South Florida nurse pursues dream to serve her country
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A South Florida nurse is proving that it's never too late to follow your dreams. At Broward Health Medical Center, trauma nurse Traci Vose is no stranger to high-pressure situations, but her story goes beyond the hospital walls. "Serving a greater cause on both sides, both the military and civilian life," she said. "I love to help people, I want to serve people, and I'm gonna keep doing that 'til my body says stop.
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Main Idea: South Florida nurse Traci Vose followed a longtime dream by joining the U.S. Navy Reserve at 49 while continuing her work at Broward Health Medical Center.
Key Points:
- Vose spent years as a single mom and more than a decade caring for patients before deciding to enlist.
- She was rejected several times, including because she was older than the usual age limit, but she kept trying.
- After finally getting accepted, she felt honored to serve and followed a family tradition of military service.
- She has used her trauma nursing skills on deployment, now serves one weekend a month, and is preparing for another deployment next year.
Impact on the People
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Positive Impact
Vose’s Navy Reserve service may help patients and taxpayers by adding a skilled trauma nurse to military care and by sharing experience with Broward Health workers.
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