I woke up twice earlier today, having visions like I'm checking on my patients and what I should be monitoring 

wow, breathe breathe breathe. 

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Doing a case study involving SCI and Cardiopulmonary ??? >:(
THE CHALLENGE IS ONNNNNZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

I feel incredibly enlightened, learning from the patients I get to meet. 

They give me more than I give to them, in fact. 

- to find joy in simple things 

- to strive to be optimistic when things are not going the way you want to (out of your control) 

- to trust in others 

at times when I learn more about their background, I could empathize with them/ their family members. I feel sad when I know that their options are limited - by their condition (ie. reliance on a mechanical ventilator may influence the nursing home options), by their finances (unable to afford for services which would benefit them), by their support (no family), by their mental condition (intellect disability), I feel thankful/ glad when I know that they have good family support, and most importantly, that they would be safe and taken care of when they are discharged from the hospital. 

I hope to do my very best for each of them that I meet :)