Many things have changed during the 30 years I have been a registered nurse in the Hudson Valley. But there’s one important thing that has stayed the same: the unwavering dedication of our nurses and doctors to care for the people in the communities where we live and work.

During National Nurses Month each May, we take a moment to recognize our nursing staff. I like to reflect on the amazing team I work with across the region and try to help our patients understand these are the same nurses and doctors who have cared for them for years. As medicine has advanced over the years, we’re using new methods with modern technology to make sure our patients have healthy outcomes, and our clinics have grown in size. But the personal connection we have with people is the same.

My sister told me I wanted to be a nurse since I was four years old; I don’t even remember it but I must have shown a compassion and calling to help people from a very young age. I........

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