Jeff Bushman, RN
"My name is Jeff Bushman. I am 41 years old and live near Albany, MN, with my wife, Kathryn, and five sons. I started my work career in the automotive field, working at a local dealership in middle management, and was in charge of about 18 employees. After about 10 years, I felt it was time for a change and decided to pursue a career in nursing. After going to school for three years while working full-time, I graduated from an Associate in Nursing program at North Hennepin Community College in 2004. In July of that year, I was hired into a full-time position at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, working as an Oncology nurse in the inpatient setting. I wanted a new career that would help remind me about what is most important in my own life. My work with cancer patients has definitely provided that for me. Many people ask me,” Isn’t it depressing to work with such sick people or people who are dying?” My work can be difficult at times, but it is a joy, and my co-workers can usually find me by listening for my laughter as well as the laughter of my patients during the course of a shift. They truly are a blessing in my life. I recently completed my OCN last fall and currently serve on the planning committee for our newly started Schwartz Center Rounds program. I am humbled and honored to participate in this year’s MedConference. Thank you."