I began working at Saint John's 3 years ago by the recommendation of a close family friend who is also a nurse here.  I needed to get experience in the clinical setting because I was previously an Elementary School Nurse straight out of nursing school.  The orientation team at the time really impressed me and I immediately made close relationships with my peers on the Ortho Unit.  I believe certain hospital staff took me under their wings, although working on the floor unit can be challenging as a RN.  It was the support of my management and peers that helped me to gain knowledge in the professional/clinical setting.  The teamwork and peers support at Saint John's continues to be very meaningful and essential to me.

Melissa
RN, Ambulatory Surgery