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<\/a>Q&A:<\/strong><\/p>\nQ: How long have you been working for FHMC? Q:\u00a0On which unit do you currently work? Q:\u00a0Why did you want to become a nurse? Q<\/strong>:\u00a0What is the best part of your job? All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our nurses are the pillars of our community. In addition to\u00a0meeting the demands of being a caregiver, they wear several hats including that of an educator, nurturer,\u00a0 and comforter. Not only do nurses care for patients; they provide support to … Continue reading
\n<\/strong>A: <\/strong>I’ve worked at Flushing Hospital for the past 42 years after graduating from the Flushing Hospital School of Nursing<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0I’ve worked in the\u00a0Operating Room for my entire career here.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A:\u00a0 <\/b>My decision to become a nurse was due to my sister Mary Ellin, who is also a Flushing Hospital OR nurse for the past 49 years (\u00a0 She’s still here).<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A:<\/b>\u00a0The best part of my job is the people that I work with and the satisfaction at the end of the day that the patients are happy with the care we provide.<\/p>\n