Gwen Short Interview

Description

I became a family nurse practitioner in 1995, and before that worked
primarily in public health, as both a public health nurse and as a
Masters of Public Health (MPH) prepared health educator. I was
fortunate to be in the inaugural doctor of nursing practice cohort (Post
Master Science in Nursing) in 2001 at the University of Kentucky, and
have worked in a variety of clinical settings and academic settings. I
just retired this year from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN, and
am adjusting to having the gift of free time.
I think what drew me to nursing was the opportunity to hear peoples’
stories, especially those stories that originate in settings or cultures
different from my own. I am certain this interest was at least partially
fueled by my experiences as a child living in different parts of the US
and in Asia, traveling through countries across the world. I am
intrigued by the role of family dynamics in human development, so the
role of the family nurse practitioner has been a perfect place to live out
this interest. Nursing has been a gift to me, and working as a nurse
practitioner even more so. I like to think that I have had some positive
impact on both my patients and students.

INTERVIEWER: Lori Winchell
TECH SUPPORT: Sarah Osborne

Participants

• Lori Winchell
  
• Gwen Short
  

Interview By

• St.Kate's StoryCorps Project