Frozen in Time

The weekend went by much too fast. Although I didn’t want it to end, at the same time I looked forward to going back to work. It was 930pm and as everyone was getting ready for bed, I sat in the kitchen with my hands around my cup of coffee. The warmth felt [...]

The buzzword that has Americans up in a roar these days is healthcare reform. As Barack Obama has put healthcare reform first and foremost on the list of changes that Americans can look forward to, Americans are fighting back fiercely.

I hadn’t realized how much the stress from work was taking a toll on me until I finally got to see my girls again.

I sat in the same familiar seat in Louise’s office and waited as she shuffled some papers around on her desk.

The situation with Mr. Grange gave me a confidence that I didn’t have before.

I was just coming off of my shift when Louise Grace, my manager, came in bright and early to call me into her office.

First Flight
After six weeks, my wings were clipped and I was left to fly on my own. As with any first flight, the plunge was deep and frightening but as I learned to spread my wings the flight slowly became smoother and smoother. Unlike a bird that inherently knows flight patterns and navigation, I quickly [...]

The grueling week of nursing orientation consisted of five days of station after station of nursing procedures and demonstrations

Dead or Alive?
I stepped outside and felt a warm breeze brush my face, alone in my driveway with my head tilted to the sun I enjoyed the warmth as it soaked my freckled skin. After graduation, I spent the last three days basking in the sun, floating in the pool, and drinking margaritas. My mom [...]

Twenty-Eight of us stood in line anxiously anticipating the start of the pinning ceremony.