Deborah Rowe
MS, RN, PHR
Director, Staffing Services
Genesis Eldercare
Towson, MD

As a high school student, I often talked with my mother about the career path I wanted to take, but I was never sure which one to choose. I could not decide between social worker, teacher, or counselor. My mother, a registered nurse, suggested that I consider nursing because it encompasses some aspects of the many professions in which I had shown interest. My mother’s insights led me to choose nursing, and I have never regretted my decision.

I received my nursing degree from Towson State University in 1982, and in 1988, I completed my Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration. Later, I obtained my PHR (Professional Human Resources) certification in human resources. I have worked as a medical/surgical nurse, home care/hospice nurse, educator, home care liaison nurse, director of clinical services, director of human resources and currently the director for staffing services at genesis eldercare. In my present role, I oversee supplemental staffing, education, recruitment, and our private duty business line. I have even had the opportunity to publish an article in Nursing Management.

My mother was right! I can sincerely say that I have had the opportunity to create and perform a variety of professional roles. Since I have become a nurse, I have had the opportunity to be a teacher, social worker, author, and manager, and stay in the same profession for 20 years

Nursing has allowed me to make a difference in my community and touch to people’s lives.

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