ASHLEY RAUCCI
Ashley Raucci , BSN , RNC-OB , Maternity Registered Nurse at Landmark Medical Center
CLINICAL PRACTICE NURSE
OF THE YEAR
HOW DID YOU GET INTO NURSING ? I always had a strong interest in math and science growing up . I was able to develop a passion through reading stories with underlying medical themes and watching medical dramas on television . In high school , I took elective science classes and attended a high school intro to medical careers workshop , which further piqued my interest in nursing . I attended Boston College School of Nursing with a desire to become either a pediatric or maternity nurse . It was during my clinical experiences and senior year synthesis project on a labor and delivery unit when I was able to truly experience and appreciate the impact a nurse can have on the birth experience of both the patient and their support systems . After graduation , I started at Memorial Hospital on their maternity unit . I immediately loved the atmosphere of a community hospital and the continuity of care that I was able to provide . I now work at Landmark Medical Center , which also provides maternity care on one unit , including triage , antepartum , labor and delivery , recovery , postpartum , and well and sick newborn care . Birth is a life-changing experience for patients and families , one that they will remember for a lifetime , and being able to be a part of and supporting that experience on a daily basis is truly an honor .
WHAT ’ S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR ROLE ? I love that nursing gives you so many opportunities within your career . I have oriented many nurses and worked with family medicine residents and fellows training to further develop their maternity care skills . | | CONTINUED ON PAGE 74 >>
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