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Charisa
@charisa1118.bsky.social
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LPN, working on RN, mom, CSPDT,MA, dahlia addict, gamer, football fanatic, anime casual, jack of all trades, master of none 😁
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charisa1118.bsky.social
It’s-5F here in Michigan. Trying to will my mind back to my humble summer babies
January 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
charisa1118.bsky.social
Completed my ADN program! NCLEX-RN next up!This means so much to me because I’m 43 y/o. Had my first baby at 14. Initially dropped out of high school. Went back and got my GED at 18. Tried college at 20, but had another baby and started believing that I wasn’t good for anything great.
December 19, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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Kelvin Floodlight….dinnerplate dahlia, and hard to find because it is so beloved by many. This past summer was my first with this one. Definitely satisfied ❤️🌱 #dahlia
December 14, 2024 at 1:04 AM
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Support nurses at UMH Sparrow! #nursesky
danny.hellmo.space Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · Dec 12
My partner is a nurse at #SparrowLansing and her union just voted 98% in favor of striking.

These nurses deserve better working conditions; hospital executives continue to penalize patients and staff with their decisions and high salaries. #UnionStrong

www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2...
2,000 U-M Sparrow health care workers overwhelmingly authorize strike
More than 98% of U-M-Sparrow nurses and other workers OK’d a strike as negotiations are ongoing with hospital officials.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
December 12, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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diveintodiscovery.bsky.social
On December 3rd, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard led a surgical team in Cape Town, South Africa, to perform the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky, marking a significant advancement in medical history. 

#StayCurious #Skystorians #DiveIntoDiscovery
Black-and-white photograph capturing a historic moment after the first successful human heart transplant performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on December 3, 1967, in Cape Town, South Africa. The image shows Dr. Barnard, dressed in surgical scrubs and a mask, shaking hands with his patient, Louis Washkansky, who is sitting up in a hospital bed, smiling and appearing grateful. Washkansky, a 53-year-old grocer suffering from end-stage heart failure, received the heart of Denise Darvall, a 25-year-old woman who had died in a car accident. The surgery, conducted at Groote Schuur Hospital, marked a groundbreaking advancement in medical history, demonstrating the potential of organ transplantation to extend human life. Although Washkansky lived for only 18 days post-transplant due to pneumonia caused by immunosuppressive drugs, the procedure laid the foundation for future advancements in transplant surgery. The image highlights the pioneering spirit of Dr. Barnard and the bravery of Washkansky, capturing a defining moment that changed the trajectory of modern medicine. Black-and-white photograph of the operating room during the world’s first successful human heart transplant, performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard and his team on December 3, 1967, at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. The image captures the intensity and complexity of the procedure, with surgeons and medical staff working in precise coordination. Several members of the surgical team are positioned around the patient, while others handle instruments and monitor equipment critical to the procedure. The operating room is equipped with advanced medical technology for the time, including heart-lung bypass machines and monitoring devices, which played a crucial role in keeping the patient, Louis Washkansky, alive during the transplant. The extensive preparation is evident in the array of surgical tools and sterilized equipment meticulously arranged across multiple tables. The sterile drapes, masks, and gowns underscore the high standards of hygiene and protocol necessary for such an intricate surgery. This pioneering operation required the collaborative effort of over 30 healthcare professionals, from surgeons and anesthesiologists to perfusionists and nurses. While Dr. Barnard led the team, the success of this procedure depended on the groundbreaking work of other medical researchers, such as immunologist Dr. Rodney Hewitt and those who developed organ preservation techniques. This photograph illustrates the teamwork and innovation that laid the foundation for modern organ transplantation, showcasing the immense coordination and technological advancements needed to achieve this medical milestone.
December 3, 2024 at 8:53 PM
charisa1118.bsky.social
Citron Du Cap….my second year with this dahlia…not so sure I’m gonna plant it again. Doesn’t match with anything I also have in arrangements very well #dahlias #flowers 🌱 #gardening #gardensky #dahliasky
November 29, 2024 at 6:16 PM
charisa1118.bsky.social
At least 10x today and gonna definitely do it a few more….don’t gotta use bots when the culture got you
mojogogo.bsky.social cousin skeeter @mojogogo.bsky.social · Nov 25
tell drake. i want him to know it was me. i played that shit 837283 times
November 26, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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mojogogo.bsky.social
tell drake. i want him to know it was me. i played that shit 837283 times
November 25, 2024 at 10:47 PM
charisa1118.bsky.social
La Luna….she looks pale yellow until you get close and realize she is sheer white with very bright yellow streaks of color bursting out like the sun more than the moon, her namesake. Very large dinner plate variety blooms. I love it. #dahlias #flowers #nature #peace
November 25, 2024 at 11:09 PM
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Dahlia variety Gay Princess sourced from Swan Island. I liked this one more than I thought I would and pictures just don’t do it justice #dahlia #gardening #beauty #nature #flowers 🌱🌱🌱🌱
November 24, 2024 at 3:59 PM
charisa1118.bsky.social
I’m not wearing the hat. Nope
frmrpizzarat.bsky.social ash 🇵🇷 @frmrpizzarat.bsky.social · Nov 24
How come nurses don't wear little hats anymore
November 24, 2024 at 2:24 AM
charisa1118.bsky.social
One of my most basic dahlias, and the first one I started my love of dahlias with 6 years ago, Arabian Night. Every year she gives me another generation of tubers and even when left in the ground (zone 6A mid Michigan) it comes back for me the last 3 years. 🌱 #garden #gardensky #dahlia #flowers
November 24, 2024 at 2:13 AM
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Flower a day…. Hot Tamale variety Dahlia. Shout out to Swan Island Dahlias, the farm/grower I purchased her from…..she exceeded all my expectations this summer and fall. ❤️ #dahlia #gardening #nature
November 21, 2024 at 11:24 AM
charisa1118.bsky.social
Dear Algorithm, connect me to all the nurses supporting nurses! Seasoned vets and new!
November 21, 2024 at 11:19 AM
charisa1118.bsky.social
I’ve seen many people complain about Cat Pics on Bluesky, but I never will. I love it. Keep them in my feed. And here’s one of my emotional support cats (unlicensed) Maybel ❤️ #catlady
November 20, 2024 at 11:26 PM
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A flower a day to get me through the dark winter….Lady Darlene variety Dahlia a personal favorite
November 20, 2024 at 11:50 AM
charisa1118.bsky.social
If we addressed the mental health care deficiencies in this country, many of our other complaints would be non-issues. Not all, but a lot of violence, lack of morals and excessive dishonesty and greed are rooted in mental health causes. I will die on this hill.
November 20, 2024 at 11:48 AM
charisa1118.bsky.social
Last clinical rotation day of the semester. Goodbye behavioral health for now! I’ve found the rotation overall rewarding and it gave me a more realistic picture of the psych patient overall. Initially I felt I could never work in psych but now I don’t know, it’s interesting.
November 19, 2024 at 10:11 AM
charisa1118.bsky.social
It’s my 43rd birthday, 43 trips around the sun….cheers for another
November 18, 2024 at 12:23 PM
charisa1118.bsky.social
If you know you know…..wildest
November 17, 2024 at 7:04 PM
charisa1118.bsky.social
Adios el verano! Goodbye summer! I suppose I will flood my Bluesky with my dahlias to help me pass time during the dark and cold depressing winter. Always something to look forward to with dahlias and I’ll be working on choosing varieties to keep for next season. #dahlia #blacksky #blackflowerlady
November 17, 2024 at 6:40 PM
charisa1118.bsky.social
I need to follow and find all the black nurses and nursing students. Wya??? #blacksky
November 16, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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We may not agree about politics or religion,,, but we can all agree that we want Mike Tyson to knock out Jake Paul
a man with glasses and a mustache is making a funny face and saying yeth .
Alt: Mike Tyson says YES
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2024 at 3:04 AM
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kylietcheung.bsky.social
Donald Trump appoints Draymond Green as Secretary of Sportsmanlike Conduct
November 13, 2024 at 8:48 PM
charisa1118.bsky.social
I want one
cardonebrian.bsky.social Brian Cardone @cardonebrian.bsky.social · Nov 15
Jumping into Friday with the joy of this baby goat. TGIF!
November 16, 2024 at 1:22 AM