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Member of the Quarter: Kevin Bredenkamp
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Why did you become a nurse in the Emergency Department?
I have been a paramedic in the Hastings area since 1986. During the early part of the 1990’s my wife was an RN in the emergency department at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. She actually sparked my interest to become an RN and further my career in emergency care.
2. What inspires you most about Emergency Nursing?
I feel that emergency nursing is the most exciting and fulfilling career there is. You deal with all types of patient populations and you are the first link in creating a positive experience between the patient and your hospital. I also feel that emergency nurses have a lot of autonomy which I enjoy. Plus I still get to keep my feet wet in EMS.
3. Why did you join ENA?
I joined ENA to expand my knowledge base and career. Also to see what other options or opinions are out there that other emergency departments are doing or saying. It has been an excellent tool for me.
4. How would you recruit other emergency nurses to become members of
this wonderful organization?
I think ENA is a valuable tool that all emergency nurses should be a part of. There is so much to gain in one’s own personal growth by belonging to this membership.
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