Openbah / Journal of a Marine Officer Candidate

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  • NYU College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony

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    After wrapping up my final exams last week, I am finally finished with school. We had our pinning ceremony yesterday and it has set in that I am actually done. It was a rough 15 months, but I am glad I chose NYU. I also made a number of great friends in the process. The…

  • One month from my total hip replacement

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    Thought of some questions I didn’t get a chance to ask my new surgeon when I met with him back in October. His office manager said I could email her the questions, and she would get them answered. In just a couple days, I had my answers: 1) I would prefer general to regional anesthesia,…

  • Latest hip x-ray

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    An x-ray comparison of my left and right hips from my appointment at the Hospital for Special Surgery: (click for larger image) Look painful?

  • One month until graduation

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    In one month from today I will be celebrating the completion of my second Bachelor’s degree with my family and friends. Because our class is graduating in December, we have a Valedictory Breakfast/Pinning ceremony in lieu of a graduation ceremony. We have the option to return in May 2011 to walk in both the nursing…

  • Pre-surgical screening, clearance, & workshop

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    Received a letter from my surgeon with the details of my three pre-surgery appointments, all of which happen on December 28th. I have laboratory tests, x-rays, and an EKG at 9AM, a total joint workshop at 11AM, and a physical examination at 2PM. I also need to bring a letter from my dentist stating that…