Healthcare Traveler - February 2009 - (Page 35)

The last campout of my “vay cay” was at Oregon Inlet Campground, situated by the northern-most inlet in North Carolina. It was close to a fishing center and the Bodie Island Lighthouse. From that campground, I took a day trip north to Nags Head, Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Kill Devil Hills, and Kitty Hawk, where my favorite experience was visiting the Wright Brothers National Memorial. The attraction’s staff described propulsion, air velocity, aircraft engineering, and how the Wright brothers shaped flight transportation, as we know it today. I also enjoyed exhibits on flight history, such as speed and distant records in the U.S. and Europe. From there, I headed west across the Roanoke Sound to Roanoke Island. There, I gained insight into the Lost Colony, piracy, and disease. Scientists don’t know what happened to the inhabitants of this region, who left England and crossed the stormy Atlantic in the 16th Century only to disappear without a trace from their settlement. Today, archeological digs continue to investigate their disappearance. My nursing experience led me to connect their plight with the basic human need for food and nutrition. Just think about how often family members beg their sick loved ones to eat while in the hospital. To sustain life, we assist individuals who cannot eat with nutritional provision through nasal gastric tubes, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes, and total parental nutrition. Reflecting on the power of food to prevent disease, I empathized with the Lost Colony settlers who bravely adapted to No matter where I travel, new lands without the comfort of a reliable food my nursing career follows supply. me on each and every The human element No matter where I travel, my nursing career follows me on each and every trail. And this road trip was no different. Many locals shared their stories with me during my adventure. Some folks were concerned by lack of insurance or limited access to community healthcare. One gentleman I encountered expressed his good fortune at having a gracious physician nearby who cared for him without requesting payment. » trail. And this road trip was no different. Circle Career Card No. 610 www.healthcaretraveler.com February 2009 Healthcare Traveler 35 http://www.fastaff.com http://www.fastaff.com http://www.fastaff.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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Healthcare Traveler - February 2009

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