About me

I began my career in nursing in 1977 such a long time ago.  I started out in medical surgical nursing.  I spent time working in a camp for children with special needs (developmental disabilities, Mental Retardation, Rare Disorders) and I worked in maternal and child health.                                                 

I came upon my present job purely by accident.  A friend called to ask if I wanted to work for the summer for students with special needs.  I accepted.  Thus began, a career in special needs nursing or otherwise known as developemental disability nursing.

I currently work as the nurse coordinator of a collaborative that provides special education to children from age 3 to 22 years.  I have been in this position for several years now and have only scratched the surface of this immense specialty.

Personally, I have been married for 30 years.  I have 5 children, all of which have special needs and 2 grandchildren.  I understand the anxiety and stress involved with raising children with special needs. I hope I can help and in some way give hope to families with children with special needs.  I also hope to educate and provide a resource for both families and nurses.

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