Karen Descent - Chief Nursing Officer, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital

from Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long · host Matt McCoy

In this episode of Pulse Check, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Karen Descent, Chief Nursing Officer at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, to explore her journey in nursing and leadership. Karen shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career, the lessons she’s learned about leading with heart, and the strategies she uses to stay grounded in a high-pressure field. From personal loss to professional growth, Karen offers advice for new nurses and insight into how transformational leadership impacts patient care and staff development.

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