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Craig M.
Jensen Beach, FL
RN; Perioperative
I know I make a difference in people's lives. Sometimes patients
can't vocalize what they are feeling so I must be their eyes and
ears. I have to do what I can to make them feel safe and at ease.
Because things happen so quickly in the O.R., the patients have to
trust me. I like working in the O.R. because it is challenging.
Things are always changing-new equipment, new patients, new staff.
I have to adapt to new people and new situations everyday. I love
it though because I use critical thinking skills all the time.
Nursing is not by any means a 9 to 5 job. Nursing has been
everything I expected it would be. I knew that there would be good
and bad days. I have seen suffering and pain, but I have also seen
recovery and joy. I love the amount of responsibility I have in my
job. I am valued and respected by my co-workers and by my patients.
They use me as a resource and truly admire my opinions. The Navy
greatly encourages furthering education. I know that as long as I
work hard and put my best foot forward, there will be tangible
rewards. I love nursing and I especially love nursing in the
Navy.



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