I am a Nurse and I am also a single mom. Anyone who knows what being a single parent is like, knows that it usually means you have to have a tougher and more disciplined attitude. Getting to be the softer and sweeter version of yourself as a single parent is non-existent.
My youngest son broke his clavicle during football and of course the rationale of being a nurse... gone when it's your own kid.
Following up with Dr Harmsen a few days later was a huge relief. Dr Harmsen was direct, informative and took it upon himself to tell my son that breaking a clavicle hurts but he would survive. I got to be mom and didn't have to be a nurse- Dr Harmsen got the tough job and encouraged my son to use his arm and practice exercises. Even adding he also broke his clavicle three times- so once was nothing.
I really appreciated the follow up x-rays, the new figure 8 splint, the exercises, the tough talk and will see you again in 4 weeks for our final appointment.