Friends
Dec 7, 2023 14:22:31 #
Beauty Genre w/ two Agency Models
Nikon D3x; 1/250; f/13; ISO: 100
AF-S 200-400mm f/4 IF ED VR Nikkor at 260mm
Paramount (Butterfly) Illumination; Key Light: White BD with Sock
Twin Side Illumination with stripe soft-boxes at 45 degree behind
You can book Samantha through her agency if you are interested.
Albeit Heather is now an ICU Nurse... Her agency couldn't afford her current billing rate...
What do you call in individual who saves a life? A Hero!
What do you call in individual who saves 100's of lives? An ICU Nurse
btw, only a Nurse Anesthesiologist is likely under more intense pressure to always "Get it right!"
Both of these Nursing Professionals work constantly in a Zero Tolerance for Error paradigm.
God bless them for their dedication and devotion to their clarion call to duty...
Oh, and Samantha is our Studio's Resident Makeup Artist...
She is a brilliant thespian on set and truly gifted in the Visual Arts beyond words.
Nikon D3x; 1/250; f/13; ISO: 100
AF-S 200-400mm f/4 IF ED VR Nikkor at 260mm
Paramount (Butterfly) Illumination; Key Light: White BD with Sock
Twin Side Illumination with stripe soft-boxes at 45 degree behind
You can book Samantha through her agency if you are interested.
Albeit Heather is now an ICU Nurse... Her agency couldn't afford her current billing rate...
What do you call in individual who saves a life? A Hero!
What do you call in individual who saves 100's of lives? An ICU Nurse
btw, only a Nurse Anesthesiologist is likely under more intense pressure to always "Get it right!"
Both of these Nursing Professionals work constantly in a Zero Tolerance for Error paradigm.
God bless them for their dedication and devotion to their clarion call to duty...
Oh, and Samantha is our Studio's Resident Makeup Artist...
She is a brilliant thespian on set and truly gifted in the Visual Arts beyond words.
Dec 7, 2023 18:34:25 #
Saves lives and are beautiful models to boot. Hard combination to beat. You captured their friendship great Thomas.
Don
Don
Dec 8, 2023 08:14:35 #
Thank you so much for your kind words Don...
As always I deeply appreciate your visiting my posts since it gives me a reason to view your Epic vintage Sports Cars in your flickr feed... I'm a major fan of Jaguar and have fixated on them during and ever since my college years.
As for saving lives? It is an ICU Nurse that probably logs more "CODES" i.e. cardiopulmonary arrest than any other medical professional... Word! It is there where even seconds count, they alone often make the critical difference in the ultimate outcomes... enough said.
Both of those professional models have extensive track records of outstanding success...
They both are extremely savvy in "Set Etiquette"; have a deep repertoire; and excellent range of motion with true body awareness. And most importantly the ability of visualizing a narrative to underscore it's meaning and translate same into a compelling editorial exposé
As always I deeply appreciate your visiting my posts since it gives me a reason to view your Epic vintage Sports Cars in your flickr feed... I'm a major fan of Jaguar and have fixated on them during and ever since my college years.
As for saving lives? It is an ICU Nurse that probably logs more "CODES" i.e. cardiopulmonary arrest than any other medical professional... Word! It is there where even seconds count, they alone often make the critical difference in the ultimate outcomes... enough said.
Both of those professional models have extensive track records of outstanding success...
They both are extremely savvy in "Set Etiquette"; have a deep repertoire; and excellent range of motion with true body awareness. And most importantly the ability of visualizing a narrative to underscore it's meaning and translate same into a compelling editorial exposé
Currently an ICU Nurse... with a lightening quick mind... decisive, with flawless execution and graduated at the very top of her class with honors
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Samantha's radiant smile selling Luxury Yachts at the Georgetown Water Front in Washington DC
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Dec 8, 2023 08:25:25 #
Beautiful photo, Thomas. Enjoyed.
My granddaughter was an ICU nurse for a time before she transferred hospitals and is now a surgical nurse.
My granddaughter was an ICU nurse for a time before she transferred hospitals and is now a surgical nurse.
Dec 8, 2023 15:16:07 #
John please give your granddaughter my best regards on her choice of career paths...
Yes ICU Nurses oft transition into other synergistic fields (med-surg) being one...
A med-surg Nurse... commonly known as a Scrub Nurse or more formally as a Perioperative Nurse and as such is an integral part of an Operating Team, i.e. the team cannot function without them... the other key Nurse player aboard is the circulating nurse...
All team members work in harmony with the Anesthesiologist & Surgeon in a finely balanced production where each player works in synergy with all others. The dramatic difference from an ICU Nurse is the they are primarily in sole control of the patient's condition in real-time. In this scenario there is Zero Tolerance for error or omission... While their patient's vitals are monitored and available at the Nursing Station on the "Floor" this just isn't the same... even with high/low alarms being set a patients can (and do) "crash" silently... besides there are so many subtle signs of impending disaster... such as the rhythmic rise & fall of the chest cavity, the face drooping or slurred speech (a result of a Stroke in progress)... there are virtually no substitutes for the keen skills an ICU nurse...
The ICU Nurse will always be the Ultimate Guardian at the gate to thwart the grim reaper's attempts to snatch away the seriously compromised and vulnerable... A sole sentinel always on active duty to protect and ferry out of harm's way...
I'm forever humbled by those who chose this noble calling...
Thank you for sharing your granddaughter mission purpose John...
It means more to me then you might image...
Cheers! Thomas
Yes ICU Nurses oft transition into other synergistic fields (med-surg) being one...
A med-surg Nurse... commonly known as a Scrub Nurse or more formally as a Perioperative Nurse and as such is an integral part of an Operating Team, i.e. the team cannot function without them... the other key Nurse player aboard is the circulating nurse...
All team members work in harmony with the Anesthesiologist & Surgeon in a finely balanced production where each player works in synergy with all others. The dramatic difference from an ICU Nurse is the they are primarily in sole control of the patient's condition in real-time. In this scenario there is Zero Tolerance for error or omission... While their patient's vitals are monitored and available at the Nursing Station on the "Floor" this just isn't the same... even with high/low alarms being set a patients can (and do) "crash" silently... besides there are so many subtle signs of impending disaster... such as the rhythmic rise & fall of the chest cavity, the face drooping or slurred speech (a result of a Stroke in progress)... there are virtually no substitutes for the keen skills an ICU nurse...
The ICU Nurse will always be the Ultimate Guardian at the gate to thwart the grim reaper's attempts to snatch away the seriously compromised and vulnerable... A sole sentinel always on active duty to protect and ferry out of harm's way...
I'm forever humbled by those who chose this noble calling...
Thank you for sharing your granddaughter mission purpose John...
It means more to me then you might image...
Cheers! Thomas
Dec 8, 2023 18:08:30 #
Thomas902 wrote:
John please give your granddaughter my best regard... (show quote)
Thomas, she wanted to stay in ICU--she liked it there, but there weren't any openings at the new hospital.
Dec 8, 2023 21:08:29 #
Understood John... patience is a virtue.... Should we get into another Pandemic cycle everything could change (and very quickly) Experienced ICU talent are so very precious thus she would be a prime candidate if/when the Hospital's case load increase for critically compromised patients...
Another avenue your granddaughter might want to look into is obtaining CCRN Certification which validates an RN's knowledge of nursing care of acutely/critically ill patients to hospital administrators, peers, patients and, most importantly, to your granddaughter herself. CCRN Certification promotes continuing excellence within the critical care nursing field.
Here is a link to the CCRN Certification credential requirements...
John there is only one step higher than a CCRN Certification... And it is a herculean step indeed!
That being a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) are the highest-paid position in the field of nursing. Far higher than any other Nursing Credential.... Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists typically earn $203,090 annually, thus CRNAs earn significantly more than any other type of nurse or nursing specialty... Period!
I can't in good faith recommend this career path, only mention it's existence....
Those who can endure the trials & tribulations of obtaining (at a minimum) a Master's Degree (and soon to be required) at Doctorate Degree should even think about this seriously...
The only major difference between a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and an Anesthetist is that the later requires completion of Three Years of Residency in a Hospital... Thus a CRNA is in essence a highly trained medical professional at nearly the same level as a Medical Doctor. CRNA are allowed to administer Anesthesia to patients WITHOUT being under the supervision of a Licensed Medical Doctor... Enough Said.
Wishing your granddaughter much Joy and success on her epic career journey...
She's literally one in a million in my mind's eyes and a gift to all those in need of highly skilled medical intervention.
Another avenue your granddaughter might want to look into is obtaining CCRN Certification which validates an RN's knowledge of nursing care of acutely/critically ill patients to hospital administrators, peers, patients and, most importantly, to your granddaughter herself. CCRN Certification promotes continuing excellence within the critical care nursing field.
Here is a link to the CCRN Certification credential requirements...
John there is only one step higher than a CCRN Certification... And it is a herculean step indeed!
That being a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) are the highest-paid position in the field of nursing. Far higher than any other Nursing Credential.... Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists typically earn $203,090 annually, thus CRNAs earn significantly more than any other type of nurse or nursing specialty... Period!
I can't in good faith recommend this career path, only mention it's existence....
Those who can endure the trials & tribulations of obtaining (at a minimum) a Master's Degree (and soon to be required) at Doctorate Degree should even think about this seriously...
The only major difference between a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and an Anesthetist is that the later requires completion of Three Years of Residency in a Hospital... Thus a CRNA is in essence a highly trained medical professional at nearly the same level as a Medical Doctor. CRNA are allowed to administer Anesthesia to patients WITHOUT being under the supervision of a Licensed Medical Doctor... Enough Said.
Wishing your granddaughter much Joy and success on her epic career journey...
She's literally one in a million in my mind's eyes and a gift to all those in need of highly skilled medical intervention.
Jan 17, 2024 15:08:38 #
Stunning images as always, Thomas. I also enjoyed reading about these ladies and their impressive backgrounds. My oldest daughter is a pediatric ICU nurse, and I'm fully aware of the emotional challenges nurses face when dealing with the stress of intensive care.
Jan 17, 2024 20:48:53 #
Oh my goodness Vicki, please give your oldest daughter my deepest appreciation for her career journey...
While working in an ICU as a Registered Nurse is a major challenge in itself, having to administer care to those who may not fully comprehend the gravity of their situation/condition is at another level entirely!
Although all Licensed Registered Nurses must passed their state board exam (NCLEX-RN) and complete their licensing academic requirements (set in place by the state they work in) they also typically have at least one or more years experience as a "floor nurse" in a hospital before they are even considered for hire into an ICU environment. Adding the communicational challenges and complexities of providing critical care to a pediatric population is a huge step above what a "floor nurse" is faced with.
Yes your daughter has a Herculean task of dealing with heighten stress levels as the sole "team" member where there is zero tolerance to error or omission in providing this level of continuous care (typically 12 shifts (i.e. tours of duty)).
That said there have been recent significant changes on how many Hospitals are addressing the merits of Parental Presence at the Bedside (PPB) of critically ill children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
Here is a link to a Peer Reviewed Paper on NIH PubMed Central which is focused on the aforementioned. It's an interesting read and hopefully a harbinger of a higher quality of care, and it's impact on better outcomes.
Again please give your daughter my sincere adoration on her career choice Vicki.
While working in an ICU as a Registered Nurse is a major challenge in itself, having to administer care to those who may not fully comprehend the gravity of their situation/condition is at another level entirely!
Although all Licensed Registered Nurses must passed their state board exam (NCLEX-RN) and complete their licensing academic requirements (set in place by the state they work in) they also typically have at least one or more years experience as a "floor nurse" in a hospital before they are even considered for hire into an ICU environment. Adding the communicational challenges and complexities of providing critical care to a pediatric population is a huge step above what a "floor nurse" is faced with.
Yes your daughter has a Herculean task of dealing with heighten stress levels as the sole "team" member where there is zero tolerance to error or omission in providing this level of continuous care (typically 12 shifts (i.e. tours of duty)).
That said there have been recent significant changes on how many Hospitals are addressing the merits of Parental Presence at the Bedside (PPB) of critically ill children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
Here is a link to a Peer Reviewed Paper on NIH PubMed Central which is focused on the aforementioned. It's an interesting read and hopefully a harbinger of a higher quality of care, and it's impact on better outcomes.
Again please give your daughter my sincere adoration on her career choice Vicki.
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