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Welcome back to What the Health?!, where host Winnie Dong explores different careers in healthcare by talking with experts in the field.
In this episode, Winnie sits down with Christine Brackenhoff, a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Christine Brackenhoff discusses her career transition from telecommunications to nursing, driven by the impact of COVID-19. She details her daily responsibilities, including taking vital signs, starting IVs, and drawing blood. Christine emphasizes the importance of both art and science in nursing, the need for patience from patients, and the ongoing nursing shortage. She explains the differences between LPN, RN, and travel nursing, and shares her experiences with overcoming challenges in patient care, such as dealing with bodily fluids.
What the Health?! is produced by Winnie Dong for WFHB’s Youth Radio
