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Thank You, Nurses | Natalie Vaughn
During their time in the hospital delivering their baby girl, Vaughn recalled one nurse who managed to do what she thought couldn’t be done. This holiday season brings opportunities to reflect on why we are thankful for nurses. Over the next several weeks, we’ll share personal stories on the blog and videos as a gesture of gratitude for everything you do and how your kindness in a single shift can be felt for a lifetime.
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