PNPC Nurse Aid Martha Wing:
Patty Boyle
((USS Octavia E Butler - Head Nurse Miash Quarters, Deck 7))
Martha automatically pulled her left leg up and tucked it under her, sitting comfortably on her tibia and fibula, the two long bones there. She liked thinking of the bones by their names. It somehow made her feel more like a nurse than simply an aid.
Miash: I can’t imagine why it be an issue dear. I’ll look into moving around a few staff members, see if we can’t get you over to day shift.
Wing: That would be great! Dr. Toz mentioned you were studying to be a doctor. Is it hard work? ::pause:: I better become a regular nurse, though, first.
Miash: It’s a lot of work and time. I’ve actually been working on advancing my medical skills for about 50 years, it’s just recently that I’ve put more focus on becoming a doctor. (beat) There are a few other Ferengi doctors in Starfleet but I’ve heard they’re all men, I’m hoping to be the first female. (beat) But I’m really doing this for myself, not for the accolades.
Sipping at her tea, Martha contemplated the rigors of studying all the text books doctors needed to read. She thought of the many hours it would take for her to become a nurse. Looking at Miash, she agreed with herself that being a nurse would be more rewarding than being a doctor.
Wing: Well, I’ve just decided to be a nurse. Maybe someday in the distant future, I might think of doctor but for now, nurse seems more satisfying.
Sighing, Martha unfolded herself from the sofa and stood.
Wing: I better get going. I’ll see you later for yoga, though. Thanks, Miash. I really do appreciate this time.
Shore leave was coming to an end and there wouldn’t be much free time to relax like this. When Miash invited Martha to spend more time with her, the NA was delighted. At the door, the head nurse gave her such a warm smile of good-bye it made her feel wonderful.
[[ End of Scene for Wing ]]
Cadet Martha Wing
Nurse Aid
simmmed by
Lt.(jg) Doctor Toz
Acting Chief Medical Officer
USS Octavia E Butler
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