Joan M. Spear
R.N., MBA,CNOR
Aesculap, Inc.
Westminster, MD

As a child, I assisted a veterinarian in my hometown of Troy, New York treat cows—an experience that awakened my interest in treating disease and caring for the sick. Another experience that pushed me toward nursing came during my sophomore and junior year in high school. I was convinced that I could not pass Chemistry, and I was further deterred because the teacher was known to be tough. Despite my reluctance, a friend urged me to take the class, which I passed with an "A." This gave me the self confidence that I could become a nurse.

I have been a practicing nurses for over 30 years, and the experience has always been challenging yet rewarding.

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