The boy was born in the month of July to a policeman and his caring bride. The third child to come with one more to follow the apartment was full but not with our sorrow.
In winter, in Brooklyn we tried to stay warm but our summers would follow a different norm. A small bungalow not far from the woods with hiking and swimming it all seemed so good.
So into this milieu my soul was placed, the universe or God it was not done in haste. I was matched to this life like a hand to a glove; I believe it was ordained from somewhere above.
But into this unity some pain did await, as is a part of all of our fates. The early time was effected and altered by death, the sting of which has never left. A hard burden to carry for the boy who loves chess, and reading and drawing and playing with pets.
Tragedy can challenge each and every life, like a glacier transforms and reshapes the heights. Tragedy oh tragedy effects all our plans leaving its mark in remaking the man.
Yet in one decision that could not be rehearsed, I directed my empathy by becoming a nurse.
Many a great thing has happened in my life, a home, a family and a loving wife. I have helped people recover because of my care, a small piece of my soul which I freely share.
Not perfect am I riddled with flaws, yet it is in helping others that I find my reward.
My hope is on the day that I am called home that the caring the love will be seen by the Lord.
One birth, one death is our debt, whether a Catholic, a Jew or a monk from Tibet. Would it not be wonderful if we could all hold hands, in a heaven, a home where caring is grand.
I am from a different part of the world
Little girl from different culture
Little girl with different dreams
Different language different clothes
But the heart of love just like all
Brought up in love and strong family ties
Loved to share and loved to care
Loving and sharing embedded in the soul
Always loved to care for the sick
Played games of caring with friends
Helping and treating others with love
Loved to listen and loved to talk
Loved to care and loved to cure
Grew up with dreams of caring as profession
Loved to study and loved to dream big
Had high ambitions and high hopes
Wanted to cross the seven seas and
Come to land of opportunity
Hoped and prayed for the best can be
Trusted in the lord for the best to come
Dreamed to be a nurse to touch the human hearts
Dreamed and prayed for the dream to come true
Here I am with the Grace of God
A Nurse who helps to cure and care
Dreams do come true one day
With lots of hard work and lots of patience
And above all with the Grace of the Lord
The oldest of five girls,
Always responsible, dearly loved,
Creative dreamer,
Building clubhouses,
Singing in neighborhood shows
Circling desired items in the Sears catalogue,
Always responsible , dearly loved
The joy of Christmas,
Hearing reindeer on the roof,
Babysitter, cook, avid reader,
Every milestone a celebration,
The first ,
To wear stockings , a bra, the prom, college,
Always responsible , dearly loved,
Mom’s right hand, Dad’s right hand ,
What about my right hand?
The caretaker of sisters then the caretaker of parents,
Always responsible , dearly loved.
By Diane Peyser (April 4, 2013)
Toby Bressler has been selected to participate in the Jonas Policy Scholars Program on the Acute and Critical Care expert panel.
This panel will develop national-level policies on the topic of “Care Transitions” and assist in the development of a policy brief, position paper representing the American Academy of Nursing.
Toby is Director of Nursing for Professional Practice at Maimonides Medical Center supporting the development of the art and science of nursing and leadership to advance the nursing profession and evidence based practice within the organization through research, education and application of scholarship. She leads the implementation of the nursing care delivery model, relationship-based care and assists in developing leadership in clinical staff. As a PhD candidate, Toby’s dissertation focus is on evidence-based policies for nursing education program planning.
American Academy of Nursing press release:
On June 5, 2015, Molloy’s doctoral students headed off to Washington DC for the Health Policy Institute component of NUR 603. Drs. Walsh and Ginty joined twelve students from the first DNP and the fifth Ph.D. cohorts for an interactive and exciting health policy immersion experience. The jam-packed week included two days at the headquarters of the American Association of the Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The AACN classroom experience provided a forum for the students to speak with and learn from experts on hot policy topics pertaining to healthcare and advanced education for nurses. Grassroots advocacy, the creation of a unified voice in nursing through coalition work, the impact of nursing on policies relating to patients and the profession, as well as the nuances of the Nurse Licensure Compact, were other points of discussion. The AACN workshops provided the foundation for a successful Capitol Hill visit later in the week.
The visit to “the Hill” was comprised of two Congressional appointments. In the morning, the students met with one of Senator Charles Schumer’s staffers. There was also an opportunity to greet and take a picture with the Senator himself! The afternoon meeting was at the office of Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (Molloy College is within the 4th District!). Education of the Congressional Staff on the importance of the Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII), advocacy for consistent funding for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), and request for support of the Home Health Care Improvement Act of 2015, were the main objectives of these visits. The students provided their own stories of how each of these programs impacted them, their patients, other nursing students, and healthcare, in order to personalize the discussion.
Another highlight of the trip was the excursion to Fort Detrick in Maryland. The students were provided with a private tour and an overview of the work being conducted at the base. Two of the Department of Defense divisions housed there are the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) and United States Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA). USAMRIID researches biological threats to military personnel and public health, as well as protocols and solutions to address these issues. One exciting area of current research at USAMRIID is on the development of an Ebola vaccine. USAMMDA’s work includes ushering those new technologies and ideas that are developed at USAMRIID through the regulatory process to earn FDA approval and certification. Once approved, these technologies are dissemination to those service personnel in the field and beyond.
All agreed that the Health Policy Institute was an incredible experience, and one that will not be forgotten! By day, there were opportunities to share exciting learning experiences, and the evenings were filled with laughter, camaraderie, history and entertainment. — Submitted by Jennifer Withall