The series below includes video excerpts from interviews conducted with over 100 nurses in every nursing specialty, exploring some of the biggest issues facing America – aging, war, poverty, prisons – through the lens of nurses. Our team set out to talk to nurses about their work, but in the end we learned so much about topics that matter to us all, from birth to death and everything in between.
The American Nurse
PATRICIA ABBOTT
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
Nursing Informatics
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
Nursing Informatics
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JUDITH ANDERSEN
Clackamas Community College
Portland, OR
Workforce Preparation for Immigrant Nurses
Clackamas Community College
Portland, OR
Workforce Preparation for Immigrant Nurses
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VENUS ANDERSON
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing
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LYNN ARGULEWICZ
Tidewell Hospice
Port Charlotte, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
Tidewell Hospice
Port Charlotte, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
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PEGGY ARVIN
National Drug-Endangered Children
Lexington, KY
Displaced Children Advocacy
National Drug-Endangered Children
Lexington, KY
Displaced Children Advocacy
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MARY HELEN BARLETTI
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Critical Care
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Critical Care
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SANDRA BARNES
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Medical / Surgical
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Medical / Surgical
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DIAHANN BARTHELEMY
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Surgical / Neuro-Surgical ICU
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Surgical / Neuro-Surgical ICU
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ROSA BAUNCHALK
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Young Veterans’ Health
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Young Veterans’ Health
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SUSAN BIRCH
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
Denver, CO
Executive Director HCPF
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
Denver, CO
Executive Director HCPF
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NANCY BLANCK
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Long-Term Care
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Long-Term Care
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SR STEPHEN BLOESL
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Long-Term Care
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Long-Term Care
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AMY BROWN
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Gynecologic Oncology
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Gynecologic Oncology
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TERMEKA BROWN
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola, LA
Prison Nursing
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola, LA
Prison Nursing
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VALERIE BRUNNER
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Long-Term Care
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Long-Term Care
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LYLE BUTLER
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing
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SHANNON CARROLL
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
HIV / AIDS Patients
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
HIV / AIDS Patients
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JANE CHAMPION
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing
Austin, TX
Women’s Rural Health Issues
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing
Austin, TX
Women’s Rural Health Issues
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DOLORES CROWDER
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Children’s School Services
Washington, D.C
School Nursing
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Children’s School Services
Washington, D.C
School Nursing
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RHONDA COLLINS
MSN, RN
Fresenius Kabi USA, Austin, TX
Nursing Leadership
MSN, RN
Fresenius Kabi USA, Austin, TX
Nursing Leadership
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HEATHER COWAN
Tidewell Hospice
Venice, FL
Pain Control in Hospice Care
Tidewell Hospice
Venice, FL
Pain Control in Hospice Care
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NAOMI CROSS
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Labor and Delivery
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Labor and Delivery
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NURY CUBILLOS
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Veterans’ Health
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Veterans’ Health
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ROSE DAVIS and MARILYN YELLOWBIRD
Elbowoods Memorial Health Center
New Town, ND
Public Health Nurse
Elbowoods Memorial Health Center
New Town, ND
Public Health Nurse
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HERSHAW DAVIS JR.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Emergency Department
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Emergency Department
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ANGELA DAVIS-COLLINS
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Mom-Baby Mobile Health Center
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Mom-Baby Mobile Health Center
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JOANNE DeANDRADE
Tidewell Hospice
Port Charlotte, FL
Home Hospice Care
Tidewell Hospice
Port Charlotte, FL
Home Hospice Care
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GEORGINA DeLOATCH
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Direct Patient Care
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Direct Patient Care
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MARILYN DeLUCA
Consultant, Health Care and Philanthropy
New York, NY
Global Health Policy
Consultant, Health Care and Philanthropy
New York, NY
Global Health Policy
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GRETCHEN DELO
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Electronic Health Records
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Electronic Health Records
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PAM DODGE
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Pediatric Intensive Care
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Pediatric Intensive Care
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DEBRA DUBOIS
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, TX
Midwife
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, TX
Midwife
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MAUREEN EISELE
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Pediatric Dialysis
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Pediatric Dialysis
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BRYAN FAGOT
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Emergency Room
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Emergency Room
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EMILY FITZGERALD
Dominican University Alumna
San Francisco, CA
Unemployed Nurse
Dominican University Alumna
San Francisco, CA
Unemployed Nurse
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ELISA FRAZER
Tidewell Hospice
Port Charlotte, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
Tidewell Hospice
Port Charlotte, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
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TONIA FAUST
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola, LA
Prison Hospice Program
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola, LA
Prison Hospice Program
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KAREN FRANK
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Neonatal Intensive Care
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Neonatal Intensive Care
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JENNIE GABLER
Tidewell Hospice
Sarasota, FL
Hospice Care Management
Tidewell Hospice
Sarasota, FL
Hospice Care Management
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CONRAD GARDNER
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Nursing Safety
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Nursing Safety
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LEDA GARSIDE
¡Salud! Program
Portland, OR
Migrant Health
¡Salud! Program
Portland, OR
Migrant Health
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JESSICA GRAEF
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington, D.C
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington, D.C
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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CHRIS GUELCHER
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington, D.C
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington, D.C
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
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CARRIE LEE HALL
UK North Fork Community Health Center
Hazard, KY
Midwifery and Rural Health
UK North Fork Community Health Center
Hazard, KY
Midwifery and Rural Health
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BRYAN HANSEN
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
Gerontological Forensic Research
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
Gerontological Forensic Research
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KATY HANSON
Help for Health Hospice
Riverton, WY
Rural Home Hospice
Help for Health Hospice
Riverton, WY
Rural Home Hospice
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JUDY HARRISON
UK College of Nursing
Lexington, KY
Medically-Fragile Foster Home
UK College of Nursing
Lexington, KY
Medically-Fragile Foster Home
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VICKI HATFIELD
Home Care Health Services
Pikeville, KY
Rural Home Health
Home Care Health Services
Pikeville, KY
Rural Home Health
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BRAD HENDERSON
Central Wyoming School of Nursing
Riverton, WY
Nursing Student
Central Wyoming School of Nursing
Riverton, WY
Nursing Student
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EVONNE HICKOK
The University of Mary
Bismark, ND
The University of Mary
Bismark, ND
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GOLDIE BAKER HUGUENEL
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Bereavement Facilitator
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Bereavement Facilitator
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BRENDAN HUNT
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Operating Room
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Operating Room
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BRENDAN and LARRY HUNT
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Operating Room
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Operating Room
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MARY KASTNER
Tidewell Hospice
Venice, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
Tidewell Hospice
Venice, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
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BAMBI KEYES
Mercy Medical Center
Williston, ND
Nursing Supervisor
Mercy Medical Center
Williston, ND
Nursing Supervisor
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SHARON KOZACHIK
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
Teaching and Research
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
Teaching and Research
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BRIDGET KUMBELLA
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Critical Care / ICU
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Critical Care / ICU
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COLLEEN LEMOINE
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Oncology
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Oncology
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RENEE LAWSON and JANICE ROMAN
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY
Mother-Daughter Nurses
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY
Mother-Daughter Nurses
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NATHAN LEVITT
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
LGBT Community Outreach/Education
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
LGBT Community Outreach/Education
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JUN TING LIU
San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Holistic Advanced Practice
San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Holistic Advanced Practice
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ROSEMARY LIVINGSTON
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington, D.C
Pediatric Heart and Kidney Unit
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington, D.C
Pediatric Heart and Kidney Unit
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DARLENE LUCAS
Tidewell Hospice
Venice, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
Tidewell Hospice
Venice, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
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MARY JO MALONEY
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Plan of Care
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Plan of Care
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MELISSA MASON
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Emergency Department
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Emergency Department
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BRIAN McMILLION
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Military Nursing
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Military Nursing
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ROBIN McPEEK
Home Care Health Services
Pikeville, KY
Rural Home Health
Home Care Health Services
Pikeville, KY
Rural Home Health
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JEREMY MOORE
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing Management
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing Management
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SHANNON MUELLER
Aurora Healthcare / US Army
Fond du Lac, WI
Military Nursing
Aurora Healthcare / US Army
Fond du Lac, WI
Military Nursing
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SR BRIGID MUENI
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Nurse Midwifery in Kenya
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Nurse Midwifery in Kenya
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MANNY MUNOZ
Del Sol Medical Center
El Paso, TX
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Del Sol Medical Center
El Paso, TX
Cardiac Rehabilitation
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JULIE NEWMAN
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Katrina Evacuation Hero
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Katrina Evacuation Hero
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DEBORAH NETTLES
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Mom-Baby Mobile Unit
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Mom-Baby Mobile Unit
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MARIANA NOGALES
Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo
Calexico, CA
Cross-Cultural Nursing
Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo
Calexico, CA
Cross-Cultural Nursing
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MONICA OBERLANDER
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Reproductive Health / Fertility
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Reproductive Health / Fertility
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JOAN O’BRIEN
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Nursing Director
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Nursing Director
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AMANDA OWEN
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Wound Nursing
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Wound Nursing
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MICHELLE PATCH
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Patient/Staff Safety
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Patient/Staff Safety
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JEAN MARIE PATTON
Tidewell Hospice
Bradenton, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
Tidewell Hospice
Bradenton, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
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ANITA PEARCE
Bryn Mawr School for Girls
Baltimore, MD
School Nursing
Bryn Mawr School for Girls
Baltimore, MD
School Nursing
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HECTOR PEREZ
Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo
Calexico, CA
Cross-Cultural Nursing
Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo
Calexico, CA
Cross-Cultural Nursing
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PHYLLIS PICKENS
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
Teen Outreach Mobile Unit
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
Teen Outreach Mobile Unit
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ALLISYN PLETCH
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Psychiatry
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Psychiatry
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LOVENA PORTER
The American Red Cross
Colorado Springs, CO
Disaster Response Nurse
The American Red Cross
Colorado Springs, CO
Disaster Response Nurse
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KEITHEN POTTS
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Patient Care Management
Interim LSU Public Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Patient Care Management
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CHARLOTTE RAMEY
Big Sandy College
Prestonburg, KY
Nursing Instructor
Big Sandy College
Prestonburg, KY
Nursing Instructor
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SANDRA RANDALL
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Health Administration
Villa Loretto Nursing Home
Mt. Calvary, WI
Health Administration
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JUDY RAMSAY
Windy City Rollers
Chicago, IL
Roller Derby
Windy City Rollers
Chicago, IL
Roller Derby
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DANIEL REYES
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Psych Emergency Clinic
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Psych Emergency Clinic
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JANICE ROMAN
Indian Health Service
Riverton, WY
Native American Health
Indian Health Service
Riverton, WY
Native American Health
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JOHN RUSSELL
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola, LA
Prison Nursing
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola, LA
Prison Nursing
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JEANNE SARMIENTO
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Veteran Health
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Veteran Health
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NANCY SCHREIBER
The Night Ministry Mobile Unit
Chicago, IL
Homeless Outreach
The Night Ministry Mobile Unit
Chicago, IL
Homeless Outreach
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MEAGAN SHIPLEY
Baltimore City Department of Health
Baltimore, MD
At-Risk Patients / Public Health
Baltimore City Department of Health
Baltimore, MD
At-Risk Patients / Public Health
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JASON SHORT
Appalachian Hospice Care
Pikeville, KY
Rural Home Health in Appalachia
Appalachian Hospice Care
Pikeville, KY
Rural Home Health in Appalachia
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KATHY SIMMONS
Tidewell Hospice
Bradenton, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
Tidewell Hospice
Bradenton, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
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TRAVIS SIMONETTI
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
General Medicine
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
General Medicine
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PATRICIA SOKOL
American Medical Association
Chicago, IL
Policy Analysis
American Medical Association
Chicago, IL
Policy Analysis
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ROSIE SOTO
Denver Health- Nurse Family Partnership
Denver, CO
Nurse Home Visitor
Denver Health- Nurse Family Partnership
Denver, CO
Nurse Home Visitor
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JOANNE STAHA
NYU Langone Cancer Center
New York, NY
Chemotherapy Infusion
NYU Langone Cancer Center
New York, NY
Chemotherapy Infusion
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BARBARA SEXTON
The Night Ministry Mobile Unit
Chicago, IL
Homeless Outreach
The Night Ministry Mobile Unit
Chicago, IL
Homeless Outreach
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STACEY STANEK
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY
Teaching and Simulation
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY
Teaching and Simulation
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KEVIN STEFFENS
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
Director of Nursing, Prevention, Outreach
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
New York, NY
Director of Nursing, Prevention, Outreach
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MATT TEDERMAN
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing
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FAITHMARIE THOMPSON
Tidewell Hospice
Sarasota, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
Tidewell Hospice
Sarasota, FL
Hospice / Palliative Care
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RANIMARIA TOLEDO
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Emergency Department
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Emergency Department
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MICHAEL VAN RULER
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing
Nebraska Medical Center / LifeNet
Omaha, NE
Flight Nursing
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DEB VELEZ
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Limb Preservation / Amputation
VA San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Limb Preservation / Amputation
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CARLY TURNER
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Transport Nursing
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Transport Nursing
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KATHY VANCE
Halifax Health Medical Center
Daytona, FL
NASCAR / Daytona 500
Halifax Health Medical Center
Daytona, FL
NASCAR / Daytona 500
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MARY KATE WALKER
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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OLIVIA WASHINGTON
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY
Nursing Student
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY
Nursing Student
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SHANNON WEYBRIGHT
Marshfield School – Waterfall Clinic
Coos Bay, OR
School Nurse for At-Risk Teens
Marshfield School – Waterfall Clinic
Coos Bay, OR
School Nurse for At-Risk Teens
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GERMAINE WILLIAMS
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Operating Room
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Operating Room
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RHONDA WYSKIEL
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Surgical Intensive Care
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Surgical Intensive Care
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MOHAMED YASIN
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Medical-Surgical Acute Care
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
Medical-Surgical Acute Care
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