John Martin

Hey everybody. My name is John Martin. I work at NHRMC on the 6th floor Med Diab. I have worked there since Feb. I really enjoy working with everyone on that floor no matter how crazy it gets. I graduated nursing school last year in Aug, moved down here thinking I would get a job at the hospital right away but had to settle for CND instead. Don't get me wrong, thats a nice place to work too its just not what I had in mind. Apparently the hospital was on a hiring freeze? (at least thats what they told me) Anyway, with a little persistance I finally was offered a position. I plan to work on this floor for at least a year to gain experience. I want to transfer to an ICU of somesort b/c I believe I'm better suited for that type of nsg. I want to continue my edu because I don't want to look back and say "I should have' like alot of nurses I talk to say.

John M

John Martin

Hey everybody. My name is John Martin. I work at NHRMC on the 6th floor Med Diab. I have worked there since Feb. I really enjoy working with everyone on that floor no matter how crazy it gets. I graduated nursing school last year in Aug, moved down here thinking I would get a job at the hospital right away but had to settle for CND instead. Don't get me wrong, thats a nice place to work too its just not what I had in mind. Apparently the hospital was on a hiring freeze? (at least thats what they told me) Anyway, with a little persistance I finally was offered a position. I plan to work on this floor for at least a year to gain experience. I want to transfer to an ICU of somesort b/c I believe I'm better suited for that type of nsg. I want to continue my edu because I don't want to look back and say "I should have' like alot of nurses I talk to say.

John M

Jennifer

Hello, my name is Jennifer and I just graduated this past May from Cape Fear Community College. I started working right away at New Hanover Regional Medical Center on the cardiac medical surgical telemetry floor. I am off orientation now and on my own. It's a little scary at times, but I am learning so much everyday and becoming a stronger nurse. I really enjoy working on the cardiac floor, I've always been interested in cardiac. I was a little apprehensive about returning to school so soon after graduating. I also just graduated from UNCW this past May with a psychology degree. So, I have been in school for awhile now. But I feel that now is a good time for me to get my bachelors in nursing. I am a new nurse and I am at the most vulnerable time in my career to be learning new information and to incorporate this new information into my clinical settings.
In my spare time I like to go to the beach, listen to music, and play volleyball. I am currently in the process of moving right now, so this is taking up all my extra free time. But I'm excited about the move and ready to be settled in. Some things about myself are that I can handle stressful situations while staying calm and I am able to make the most of the situation until a resolution can be found. I look forward to jumping into this course and learning some valuable information. This picture is from the cruise that I went off after I graduated with my fiance Larry. It was a relaxing vacation very much needed.

Michael Bury

Hello everyone my name is Michael Bury and I’m an Adult Medical/Surgical & ICU Step-Down nurse at Duke University Hospital. I have been working at Duke and on this unit for one year. I graduated from Coastal Carolina Community College with my ADN in 2009. My professional goals are something that has really taken into motion considerably in the last 7 days. First of all I obviously want to obtain my BSN and plan to complete this program in 2012. Currently I’ve been pursuing a position in the Adult Medical ICU or CTICU. After I finish my BSN I plan on joining the Navy and would like to do critical care transport/rescue with the Marine helicopter pilots. Within my first four years in the Navy I would like to begin pursuing my MSN in education and obtain a teaching position at Coastal Carolina Community College, UNCW, or Cape Fear Community College. Last August I got married and moved to Chapel Hill. My wife is currently in her 2nd of 4 years of Pharmacy school at UNC. I recently tore my achillies tendon and still have been rehabbing it, but prior to that I enjoyed playing basketball, running, and surfing when I was on the coast. I am not too concerned with returning to school since it has not been long since I graduated and over the summer I took 2 online classes to enter this program.

Sonja Hilburn

Hello my name is Sonja Hilburn. I am 34 years old married with 2 children Kinley 4, and Weston 2. I graduated my LPN at Bladen Community College in 2001 and ADN at Southeastern Community College in 2004. I currently work at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in the Emergency Services department. 3 days a week I work in the Cardiac Decision Unit where we perform a variety of stress test. I am completing my BSN as a stepping stone to oneday complete my FNP.I live in Bladenboro and am very passionate about horses. I enjoy showing and breeding quarter horses.