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Tom

“At the end of each day, these kids still want to color, and play, and smile. It shows how strong a person can be, regardless of age.”

“At the end of each day, these kids still want to color, and play, and smile. It shows how strong a person can be, regardless of age.”

- Tom, RN, CNII

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2005
  1. Inspiration
    2005-2006

    Inspiration

    2005-2006

    I was a physics major at SUNY Cortland, thinking I wanted to teach high school. My student-teaching experience showed me that I didn’t, but working as a nursing assistant showed me something I was passionate about.

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  2. Education
    2005-2007

    Education

    2005-2007

    My cousin, who was working at South Nassau Communities’ Hospital, is the one who suggested I become a nursing assistant. So I got that invaluable experience while I was studying at Phillips-Beth Israel School of Nursing.

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  3. Work
    2005-2007

    Work

    2005-2007

    I worked at Nassau Communities Hospital in Patient Care Services—they called us the Comfort Squad. I fed and transported patients, retrieved meds and supplies, and worked with the blood bank and the lab.

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  4. Work
    2008-2013

    Work

    2008-2013

    I’m an RN, CNII at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, in pediatric oncology. I had wanted to work in the ER, but when I discovered pediatrics, I said, “This is it.” I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

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