[Jewelry making - Article 00086] - Re: [Orchid] Jeweler's former lives

[Carol J]

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    This has been a fun thread, and nice to hear about what everyone has
    been up to before getting into jewelry making. 

    I have been an RN since '79, and it has been a wonderful career,
    allowing many different jobs to keep things interesting. My hospital
    nursing included floating to all areas in a small upstate NY
    hospital-ICU/CCU, maternity, med/surg, peds, etc. but the majority
    of my time was in the ER. (In a small hospital, the nurses are the
    ones defibrillating or "shocking the patient" during the codes,
    unlike on the TV shows.) Very exciting, dynamic, and life changing.
    I saw every day how fragile life is, and it taught me to never take
    my loved ones, or life, for granted. (Please say those kind words
    TODAY-hug your family members.) Worked in neonatal intensive care at
    Georgetown University Hospital while living in Alexandria. Also
    worked in doctors offices, in pharmaceutical sales, and as a nurse
    recruiter. Currently still have my "day job", in a rheumatology
    practice, but only part time (mother requiring more help, with her
    declining health) Blessed with a husband who supports my need to
    make jewelry, and to buy tools! 

    Have worked in stained glass, and got into jewelry making after I
    took a glass fusing class. Bought a kiln, and have been taking as
    many classes as I can-metal clay (awesome class with Saul Bell
    winner Gordon Uyehara, -thanks Gordon! and Celie Fago-amazing
    artist!), lampwork beads, and more traditional metal working classes
    at Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute in Utica. Creating jewelry
    has been a wonderful, creative outlet for me. After caring for
    others, I get to nurture my spirit, too. I notice many health care
    providers in the jewelry field. 

    Love this forum-humble thanks to all who share their knowledge every
    day, and to all my patients who have shown me their remarkable
    spirits-even in the most trying of times. 

With gratitude,
Carol Stanyon
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