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Sharon J.
Lufkin, TX
RN, Medical/Telemetry
Graduation from high school in 1966 afforded me few career
opportunities—teacher, secretary, or nurse. Fortunately, I made
what I feel was the correct choice, and have now been a registered
nurse for 36 years. During that time, I have worked with hospice, home health, state
school (MHMR), and in an acute care hospital setting. As it turns
out, Medical/Telemetry was my “niche” and is where I currently
practice. In my current position as charge nurse on a busy 48-bed
Med/Telemetry Unit, I live in the “best of several worlds.” I’m
responsible for the day-to-day supervision of approximately 40
other nurses but still get involved in hands-on bedside care. I
constantly find myself in a teaching role, sharing information and
knowledge that only 36 years of experience can produce. I look forward to retirement (when the time is right), but for
now, I will continue to do what I do best—be a nurse!



