DORA GLENN, BSN, RN, TCTCNBlood & Marrow Transplant TeamMUSC Cellular Therapy Program As a child, Dora Glenn considered a future as a nurse or teacher. Seeing nurses in action when a close family member sustained an injury cemented her fate. Their knowledge and compassion compelled her to help, and she donned the purple gloves to … Read more
TARYN FLYNN, BSN, RN, CENAdult Emergency DepartmentMedical University of South Carolina After college, Taryn Flynn spent several years in South America as a translator and group leader at a medical clinic in rural Honduras. She worked closely with three volunteer nurses from the U.S. “Watching how they cared for patients and worked as a team … Read more
Amy Williams, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC Amy Williams grew up in a family dedicated to service. Her paternal great-grandparents were Italian immigrants pursuing the American dream as farmers, and, although they didn’t have much, they always donated food to those in need. One grandmother volunteered for Head Start and the Boys & Girls Clubs and the … Read more
Farrin Freeman, MSN, FNP-C A close relationship with her grandmother growing up led Farrin Freeman to a career as a nurse practitioner, dedicated to preventive medicine and early detection. Her grandmother, also a nurse, passed away in 2006 after battling cancer. “Witnessing her journey deeply impacted me,” she said. “That experience solidified my desire to … Read more
CARRIE L. CORMACK, DNP, CPNP, FPCN, FAAN Early in her career, Carrie Cormack cared for a teenager with burns over 80% of his body. Among her most meaningful moments were sitting at his bedside overnight while his mother rested. Following his discharge many months later, his mother updated Cormack on his rehab, return to school … Read more
TRISHA PETITTE, PHD, APRN, FNP-BC While Trisha Petitte has seen many patients throughout her career, nothing means more to her than knowing how much they value her care. After a long shift, whether in hospice nursing, on a cardiac care unit or in family practice, their gratitude is all the reward she needs. “Hearing them … Read more