Jean Hensick - Nurse Educator

People or experiences that led me to where I am

Other nurses, interest in combining travel with my work—cruise ship nurse and scuba diving camp nurse.

How I got into this field

As a second choice; I decided my first choice of careers would not work for me.

What I like most about my work

Making a difference in people’s lives in a very real and tangible way, helping people learn about healthy behaviors and how to learn to live with illness.

Volunteer or other experiences you might check out to learn about my field

Volunteer hospital programs, nursing career programs, talking with others in nursing and health care, many excellent nursing websites.

Challenges and exciting changes I see in my field in the near future

Continued high demand for nurses in all work areas, many opportunities for advancement, work available anywhere in the world.

The kinds of training and education needed to keep up in my field

Continuing education through attendance at conferences/workshops and completion of online education, ongoing review of journal and nursing literature to keep up to date.

Other career fields where my skills could be put to use

Many Allied Health careers, teaching, administration and health management.

How my job impacts my family life

Provides an excellent salary to live on.