Catching up with Karyn
"My Story" - Karyn Buxman
Growing Up
My story begins with being a nurse. Growing up, I always wanted to follow in the footsteps of my mom and dad. Both were medical professionals. I felt that helping other people was my calling – so you could say that nursing was always in the cards for me.
Within nursing, I’ve worked in the OR, ER, home health, hospice, and much more! (I know what you’re thinking…”She couldn’t hold a job?”). It wasn’t that I felt more at home in one area than another; it was actually quite the opposite - each job was a great fit for me! I attributed this to one particular constant in my life: I LOVED learning. After mastering one skill, I was on to the next learning opportunity. This passion for knowledge eventually led me back to school to earn my master’s degree, where I discovered my true calling.
My Passion
I was knee-deep in research when I stumbled upon a small paragraph in a journal. It was about a nurse...
