Why I Became a Nurse
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Alnita Paterson’s Story
From Chardon to the Dominican Republic, UH Geauga nurse Alnita Paterson combines science with compassion, wherever she cares for patients.
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Arneta Montgomery’s Story
How she encourages her team to understand varied cultures when delivering patient care.
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Brenda Amburgey’s Story
UH Avon Rehabilitation Hospital nurse exhibits the Art of Compassion in returning patients to previous level of functionality.
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![Jayme Wiggins, MSN, RN, NE-BC. EMT-B](/-/media/images/about-uh/nursing/provider-stories/jayme-wiggins.jpg?mw=240&h=200&w=200&la=en&hash=3A3EB480C85A02B9733958C38906D499)
Jayme Wiggins’ Story
Change, challenge and collaboration shape Jayme’s approach as she anticipates the opening of the UH Rainbow Center for Women & Children.
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Sandra Zecevic’s Story
Being forced to flee her war-torn homeland didn't dampen Sandra's dreams. She learned to speak English, worked her way through nursing school and found a rewarding career at UH.