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Jody R.
Circle Pines, MN
RN; Surgical Unit
I wanted a versatile career where I could help people so I
decided to become a nurse. It ended up being much more than I
expected it would be. I never realized I would establish such
close, personal relationships with patients and their families.
Nursing is a challenging job because I constantly have to be
thinking one step ahead. I have to anticipate what could go wrong
with my patients and be prepared for anything. I also have to be
thorough with each patient's status in order to help the doctors
make a proper diagnosis. One great thing that's happening in
nursing, especially in the Navy, is that more men are entering the
profession. I have observed that male nurses problem-solve quite
differently than their female counterparts which makes our job
easier when we work as a team. The most fulfilling aspect of
nursing, is seeing patients become healthy again. It's so exciting
to see how powerful the combination of human compassion and new
technology can be. Knowing that I made a difference in just one
person's life makes it all worth it.
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