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\"Caboolture<\/p>\n

I have\u00a0been nurturing a dream to become a nurse since I was seven.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This journey kicked off when my mum took me to our local hospital and I, a tiny Sherlock Holmes in the making, stumbled upon a young, dedicated and competent nurse.<\/p>\n

I immediately declared to my mum, “I want to be just like her, with all her
\nkindness, respect, empathy, and a sprinkle of that great charisma!”<\/em><\/p>\n

\"MarilynIt was a good thing I didn’t discover a clown on that trip, I might have become a circus performer instead!<\/p>\n

Growing up in the Philippines, the cost of a nursing degree was as elusive as a leprechaun’s pot of gold.<\/p>\n

My clever mother gently nudged me towards a career in accountancy, using those pricey tuition fees as the perfect excuse.<\/em><\/p>\n

So, I tackled a four-year accounting degree and dove headfirst into chartered accountancy, all while daydreaming about stethoscopes and band-aids.<\/p>\n

After tying the knot, I finally told my late husband I didn’t enjoy counting numbers or playing office games.<\/p>\n

My heart still beat for nursing, a passion that had remained all those years.<\/p>\n

He, being the ever-supportive spouse, pushed me towards my dreams.<\/p>\n

\"MarilynSo, I went to England, dusted off my nursing scrubs, and eventually landed in sunny Australia in the year 2000.<\/p>\n

I started at Caboolture Hospital in 2008, working as a Clinical Nurse in the Endoscopy Unit, and now I am a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC).<\/p>\n

I love the people I work with and the dazzling diversity of my role.<\/p>\n

One day, I’m consulting patients in Colon Consent Clinic – we received 1667 referrals in the last 12 months, the next I’m buried in piles of histopathology reports – those post-colonoscopy musings can be quite the page-turners, and then I might find myself in the middle of an upper GI bleed emergency.<\/p>\n

\"MarilynIt’s a bit like juggling chainsaws – my heart goes from 60 to 300 beats per minute, faster than a caffeinated hummingbird!<\/p>\n

As a Gastro Nurse, my real joy lies in chatting with patients before their procedures.<\/p>\n

I also get to be a mentor, coach and educate our new Endoscopy nurses.<\/p>\n

If one of them learns a thing or two from my wild escapades, it’s like winning a gold medal in the Nurse Olympics.<\/p>\n

My love for nursing is now a family affair.<\/p>\n

\"MarilynMy niece and nephew have joined the Registered Nurses club, which we call the “RN” gang at family gatherings.<\/p>\n

When\u00a0I’m not immersed in the world of medical marvels or navigating the maze of endoscopy adventures, I\u2019m a full-time mum to my son, James, who is nearly 16.<\/p>\n

He’s a maestro of orderliness and possesses an inquisitiveness that could put even the most curious cat to shame.<\/p>\n

I also have a hobby that’s truly fetching\u2014I’m a registered poodle breeder, specialising in red and apricot colours.<\/p>\n

These poodles give me unconditional love and a good laugh with their antics.<\/p>\n

\"Marilyn\"Marilyn\"MarilynOver the past decade, I’ve whelped and raised many adorable puppies, and some of them have grown up to become therapy dogs, working their charm in psychology settings.<\/p>\n

So, whether it’s chasing dreams, racing hearts, or chasing after poodles, my life is a delightful blend of passion, laughter, and a few heart-pounding moments in between.<\/p>\n

Have you got a story to share? Email ckw-engage@health.qld.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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