The Reason I Serve

Jason Straw BSN

I had a terminally ill epileptic child who was take 5 FDA approved anti-seizure medications and a vagal nerve stimulator. These medications were causing his liver functions to elevate and his heart to enlarge while still having up to 15 seizures a day that could last up to 6 minutes without breathing. I would have to bag him until the EMS arrived about once every 1 to 2 weeks. He was usually in the hospital for a week or so for aspiration pneumonia once every 6-8 weeks… Continue Reading

- BSN

Boards: Disability Party Medical Adviser, Hoosier Veterans for Medical Cannabis District 5 Leader, Higher Fellowship Medical Adviser, The National Chronic Pancreatitis Support Network Medical Adviser

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Stacy McNall MSN, RN, IBCLC

Outside of my love for the nursing profession, I have a passion for music and music education. I was a music teacher prior to attending nursing school, so this is my way of staying connected to my music passion. Continue Reading

- MSN, RN, IBCLC

Boards: Spotlight on Kids

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Carol Boswell Ed.D., RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN

Initially when I sought the board position with our hospital district, my reason was to be able to address the health concerns of a county hospital move into the hospital district format. Many community issues were happening which lead me to the believe that a health care provider was needed on the board to provide a different focus for the board of directors… Continue Reading

- Ed.D., RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN

Boards: Permian Regional Medical Center; Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council

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