So congratulations Courtney. Have a great career. I'm sure you'll make a fine nurse.
Now years of hard work have to go into succeeding at a nursing program. Courtney was a hard working and competitive student all through her public school experience. Courtney had to get "A" and she did.
Many people who succeed in degree programs have special challenges. Courtney has her special challenge that made it harder to achieve her goal but also gave her a big incentive.
Courtney has neurofibromatosis (NF). What's that you say? I've never heard of it. I had never heard of neurofibromatosis either until Courtney decided to go public with her condition. Courtney decided that she would publicize the condition so that people would be aware of it and that there would be support for people with NF.
NF is a nasty condition of many faces. Courtney writes a blog on NF. I will let you read about NF from Courtney's blog. She's excellent at explaining NF. Many doctors are like the general public and have never heard of NF so Courtney has had to do a lot of research on the condition and educate many a doctor.
So as well as getting a nursing degree, Courtney has had a life altering condition that she's had to face. So along with headaches, constant worry about what NF will do next she's met with success.
Take a look at her blog and find out what NF is. By the way , she's an excellent writer.
Bless your heart, Keith, for writing this!!!
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Thank you. It's easy to do when you have somebody with all these strong characteristics and achievements.
DeleteLots of work finally paid of,congrats!
ReplyDeleteYes , she's a very hard worker but also sets high standards for herself.
DeleteCongrats to Courtney on her milestone! I haven't heard of NF -- I will check out her blog.
ReplyDeleteNf can be very nasty stuff.
DeleteI went over and read about NF on her blog. She is a good writer and I congratulate her on her nursing degree! Glad her symptoms are not as severe as that poor man next to her.
ReplyDeleteReggie is an amazing character. He's continuously pushing for research of NF and support for those who have NF.
DeleteHi Red, An interesting post indeed. I will be taking a look at Courtney's blog. Congrats to Courtney for going into health care.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Her blog is an eye opener.
DeleteThanks for sharing this Red:)
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteBravo, Courtney!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to her on this fine achievement.
ReplyDeleteShe will see your good wishes.
Deletebless her - now and in the future.
ReplyDeleteshe will do well.
DeleteWhat a grand post! I think I've had students with every disorder going. My young man with NF had a wheelchair and he was a special kid!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of NF until Courtney went public with hers.
DeleteLife can be so hard when you are fit and healthy but to live with a condition like neurofibromatosis makes it so much more of a struggle. Courtney deserves all the praise and support she has enjoyed. I hope the condition stands back and allows her to make a success of her nursing career. Thanks for sharing her story Red.
ReplyDeleteYou've hit the nail on the head with this comment.
DeleteCongratulations to this inspirational young lady. I wish her much success!
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations to Courtney. It's hard enough to qualify as a nurse without such a disability as well. Our future is in good hands with such great young people in our communities.
ReplyDeleteSometimes people who have challenges end up doing the best.
DeleteCongratulations to Courtney. This is a wonderful accomplishment. I'm sorry she has to deal with such a devastating disease. Her blog is very informative and valuable.
ReplyDeleteCourtney has reconciled the issue and one of her posts is something like I'm happy with my NF
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Courtney! I find it interesting how many people pursue careers in areas that have touched their life, a true passion from the sounds of Courtney's chosen career path and one which I'm sure she will excel at as she's faced adversity. I know with all I've experienced it sure is a blessing to be able to help others, not only from the book teachings, but from life experience as well.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to go and check out her blog, now I'm curious what this is.
Cheers!
It's good of you to acknowledge Courtney's achievement. Congratulations to Courtney. With her understanding of what it is to live with and overcome a serious condition, she should make a wonderful nurse.
ReplyDeleteShe is a real go-getter, great she got her degree.
ReplyDeleteShe's a smart, hard-working young woman and it's great that she has managed to achieve all this while dealing with a nasty disease. Her blog is great!
ReplyDeleteI did visit Courtney's blog. Thank you. I had never heard of this disease. She seems very sweet and very special and I'm so happy that she has finished her four years of schooling and will now be a nurse. Bet she will be a good one too!
ReplyDeleteWell I've just spent a while educating myself via Courtney's blog. She's quite a person!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
ReplyDeleteOne of the most noblest professions on earth.
Congratulations to Courtney. She is a very brave young woman. The medical field needs people like her.
ReplyDeleteMy sister in-law who died after Christmas had the same terrible hailing as Courtney. It got the better half of her. She fought it at age 18 and died at 62 along with the other enemy to her body Cancer. Congrats Courtney. That is one of our local hairdressers name in town.
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