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NBA Player Gives Nursing Duties to Pregnant Fiancée in Labor

NBA Player Gives Nursing Duties to Pregnant Fiancée in Labor By Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@hqeducation.com
HQ Education Columnist
April 10, 2006

Believe it or not, even professional athletes have to take care of nursing duties when they are called upon. Terrence McGrady, star player for the Houston Rockets, had to leave a game early and give nursing support to his fiancée. Apparently, family comes before basketball.

After scoring 21 points in the first half of a game, Terrence McGrady, nicknamed T-Mac, was informed that his fiancée was going into labor. McGrady raced from the sidelines before the game was over and went to a local hospital where nursing professionals were prepping his fiancée for delivery. The pair gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Layman. McGrady was for her every step of the way. Nursing professionals said that he gave a good degree of support to his soon-to-be wife.

T-Mac Doesn't Have a Nursing Degree

  • Game Lost. After McGrady left the Rockets for his nursing duties, the team crumbled around him and lost convincingly to a Utah Jazz team that scored big while McGrady wasn't in the game.
  • Getting the Call. McGrady got the call about his fiancée on the bench from one of the trainers of the Houston Rockets.
  • No Blame Allowed. The Rocket's coach did not blame the loss on the absence of McGrady, but blamed it on the team's poor offense.

Even though Terrence McGrady doesn't have a nursing degree, he was still able to provide support to his fiancée during their delivery. Perhaps you are looking for a career in which you can provide similar support to patients in need. If so, you need to earn your nursing degree from an accredited school.

Nursing Degree

  • Environment. After earning your nursing degree, you will be working in medical facilities and hospitals in your town.
  • Outlook.There will always be a need for professionals with a nursing degree to help with the public health care of our population.
  • Education. A nursing degree is typically a four-year program with a year of internship and some on-the-job training.

If you would like a career that is sensitive to the need of others and pays you well, then you need to check out the benefits of an advanced nursing degree.


About the Author

A freelance writer, researcher and teacher, Kelly Richardson has over 15 years of creative and technical writing experience. He teaches secondary Honors-level English and writes for a variety of clients in specialized industries such as medicine, technology and education. Kelly holds Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in English and Education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Policy & Leadership.


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