John Palmer

Where Are You From?

New Providence, New Jersey

What degree program are you enrolled in and when do you expect to graduate?

Traditional BSN, 2023

If you have a particular area of nursing interest, what is it:

Emergency nursing

What do you hope to be doing in five years?

I hope to be enrolled in a PhD program so that I can eventually lead nursing research that helps improve care for many patients

Could you share a fun fact about yourself?

Although I am not from Philly, my favorite movie is Rocky and I always watch the Eagles games on TV

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