Member Spotlight
After transitioning from acute care to long-term care nursing, Abby found it to be the best decision of her career, appreciating the teamwork and close relationships with tenants. She encourages others to consider long-term care for its rewarding opportunities to advocate for the elderly and build deep connections.
How did you get started in the long-term care profession?
After working on the acute inpatient float pool and operating room, I was ready for a change. A friend had transitioned to long-term care nursing. It sounded so different from anything I had tried before, so I decided to try. This was the best decision of my career!
What do you like most about working in long-term care?
I enjoy the focus on teamwork, family environment, ability to build relationships with tenants and the ability to practice at the top of my licensure. I love leading my team. The effort you put into quality care is returned ten-fold.
What would you tell others to encourage them to consider a career in long-term care?
You learn so much about medications and how they affect the geriatric community. Long-term care allows you to build deep relationships with your tenants. Advocating for the elderly is an honor.
What lessons have you learned working in long-term care that also help you outside of work?
Lessons I’ve learned include open-mindedness, patience, kindness, thinking on my feet and watchfulness.
When you’re not at work, what do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy traveling, adventures, hiking, time with friends and family, skydiving, escape rooms and movies.
What is your favorite quote and why?
“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s ok. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, your consciousness, on your heart and your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain
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