Local Nurses Share Their Passions, Challenges, and Why They Do It
On the Front Lines of Care
Nurses, in many ways, are the backbone of the healthcare system, caring for patients in dozens of different types of settings, often during the most distressing moments of those patients’ lives. It’s challenging work for sure — but also gratifying work, as the six individuals profiled on the following pages can attest. For our annual salute to nurses, BusinessWest sat down with three veteran nurses and three just entering the field about why they got into nursing, what motivates them, especially during hard days, and what the impact of their work means to them.
Click on the names below to read their stories:
Joseph and Vincent Bartolucci
Identical Twins Double Down on the Passion They Bring to Nursing
Yirancis Rivera
She Serves as an Inspiration — in Any Language
Kim Larrier
Fascinated by the Mind, She Forged a Path in Psych Nursing
Dave DesLauriers
This Veteran Nurse Seeks a ‘Bridge’ into Emergency Management
Kara Lombardi
As Assistant Nurse Manager, Her Role Is to Be a Support Person
