I PASSED my Licensing exam!

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marieke
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Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008.
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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I PASSED my Licensing exam!

Post by marieke »

After waiting for 6 weeks I got the results! I PASSED my RN exams! SO I am now officially an RN!

Marieke 33, LOBPI and RN
Marieke Dufresne RN
34, LOBPI
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Kath
Posts: 3242
Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
Location: New York

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Post by Kath »

Yeah!!!!! Jumping for Joy for YOU!!!!!

You have done so well and should really give yourself a big pat on the back...

Great going.... I knew you would do it!

Love & Hugs
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult

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ptrefam
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Congratulations!! Well done!!
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Karen McClune
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Post by Karen McClune »

This is the best news in a very long time. Congrats Marieke, you deserve it.

YEA. I am so excited for you.

Now look back on all the hard work you put into getting your degree and remember all the fun and great experience you had. Another corner turned in many to come.

Lots of love and hugs to a special RN

Karen
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F-Litz
Posts: 970
Joined: Fri May 26, 2006 6:53 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
Location: Ambler, PA

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Post by F-Litz »

Oh Marieke - CONGRATULATIONS!!!
you did it!!!
wow! you can breathe now finally!!
big hugs,
francine
mommieinneed
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Post by mommieinneed »

Yay for Marieke. I knew you could do it. You sure have helped me out alot with my ankle and I do thank you for that.

Congrats to you, Miss Marieke the RN.
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Tanya in NY
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Joined: Mon May 03, 2004 10:51 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am Mom to Amber, injured at birth. I serve on the Board of Directors for UBPN, and am a labor/delivery nurse, too.
Location: NY State
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Post by Tanya in NY »

I had no doubt this would be the result! Yeah for you! Proud to say you've joined another group with me!

Tanya in NY
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
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Post by dsk727 »

Congrats!!!
Carolyn J
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
Location: Tacoma WA
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Post by Carolyn J »

CONGRATULATIONS Marieke!

I love you and am Proud to know you.

Hugsgggs :)
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
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Cole's Mommy
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Post by Cole's Mommy »

WooHOOOOO! Way to go! I know you have worked hard. How lucky all will be who get to have you caring for them!
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