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populations to improve outcomes through clinical and change leadership . No matter what professional role I ’ m in , the approach I take to my work is that of a CNS .
Tell us about a positive experience with a patient .
I will never forget a teenager whom I cared for early in my career when I was working nights in labor and delivery . She was very nervous as she was giving her baby up for adoption . By being present for her and her family , she felt safe , protected and well cared for . I was not with her when she delivered . However , after the baby was born , she took the time to send me a handwritten thank-you note on Winnie the Pooh stationery . It was that patient experience that taught me the impact of presence as a nurse , one of the most important approaches when caring for patients and their families . I still have that note today . I share this story with newer nurses as a way to help them understand the impact of the nurse ’ s presence .
KELLY BAXTER
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It ’ s a gift to sit in this space with people and share true human connection that knows no color , gender , culture or religion . There is growth and love in times of illness , even humor . I have learned that being present is often the best “ treatment .” It is a true honor to care for the sick and dying .
What is the most rewarding part of your job ?
The best part of my job is the patient story — we have two ears and one mouth for a reason . Listening to our patients ’ stories is such an important part of providing compassionate care . To experience this journey alongside a patient and their family is the true essence of nursing . You can celebrate joys and accomplishments , grieve difficult changes and losses , and laugh in reflection of good times and simple pleasures . I have an abundance of patient stories that will stay with me forever . Each one as important as the next . I am privileged to be part of their journey .
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extremely interesting . While I loved working in the hospital setting , I found my real home in community / public health nursing , working in home care , hospice , HIV and AIDS care , childhood lead poisoning prevention and as a diabetes educator . I continue to enjoy introducing students to community / public health as coordinator of the Rhode Island College MSN program in population / public health nursing .
What is unique about your job ? My job is unique because I am in a role where I can be all three things I wanted to be when I grew up : a writer , a teacher and a nurse . I get to work as an adviser for graduate students and collaborate with them when writing and to publish my own work . I get to teach students about epidemiology , health policy , health disparities and infectious disease control . I get to use my clinical background as a nurse to teach students about community / public health practice .
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