Jean, that is a funny story and sort of reflective of rehab, and people. Sometimes people just do want to do for themselves. I guess we are all "guilty" of this.
Big change from school to rehab. I think an easier change than going from rehab to schools! <smile>. Post your question to the list! There's lots of "qualified" people here. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Jean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] A Nurse > 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 **************************************************************************************
