Hi Ron, That reminded me of when I was in OTA school and my Dad was in the hospital. I worked all day with him to get him independent in bed mobility. Later that day my brother, a nurse, came in. My Dad said, "Son help me into bed". I said, "Don't you dare. He knows how to do it himself." But what did he do - another nurse came in and they used the sheet method to slide him up and he helped him lie down.
That day I saw a huge difference between OTs and nurses. They help in any way they can, we train/teach the patient independence even if they have to struggle a bit. I'm glad I'm a COTA. I love it when a patient can do for themselves. I've been working in the schools but am going back to rehab, PRN. Sure hope I remember how! Jean Ann -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Carson Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OTlist] A Nurse Over the course of my OT career, I've been called several different things - namely PT but also aide and doctor. Today I was called something that was brand new - a nurse!!! I do believe that in over 10 years of treatment, this is the first time a patient referred to me as a nurse! I *guess* that's better than being called a PT.... maybe <smile> Ron -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] **************************************************************************** ********** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************** ********** No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.16/1102 - Release Date: 10/31/2007 4:38 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.16/1102 - Release Date: 10/31/2007 4:38 PM -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
