DWilson

Rhonda Bullock, an employee of Good Samaritan Hospital, has "hit a brick wall" in her new position as head nurse of the neuro ward.  She has serious doubts that she can hold on to the remarkable changes brought about by her friend, Madeleine.  She begins to notice a drop in spirit and energy level among the nursing staff, and she fears that the vision inspired by Madeleine is beginning to falter.  It is when Rhonda meets her best friend Margo, at a popular sushi restaurant called Takara Too, that things begin to change.  Margo explains that what is happening on the 6th floor of Good Samaritan Hospital is commonplace when new changes have been implemented.  Rhonda is also made aware of "vision moments", when Margo introduces her to Ishy, the owner of the restaurant.  I saw many parallels between Rhonda's dilemmas and those of educators.  Education, like health care, has seen so many changes over the years that we often become cynical and resistant to any change. Just like Rhonda, there have been days when I dreaded going to work, even though I have always loved teaching, because I was physically and mentally exhausted; however, just as Rhonda explained to Beth . . . "we have something worthwhile to keep going.   And we do have an investment to protect . . ." (p.15), we as educators are given the opportunity each day to have a positive impact on students lives and truly make a difference!