Featured in the RNE Magazine, 2021 Volume 1
By: Jon Frank
Melanie Powers always knew she wanted to be a helper.
Growing up, she dreamed of being a teacher, but fate — and family — stepped in. Melanie’s mother was a nurse, and being around her and seeing how much she loved helping people had a profound influence. When the time came, Melanie followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a nurse as well.
“I would tell Melanie, ‘You have the criteria to be that great nurse: Endless patience, kindness, caring, understanding, strength and above all empathy,’” Melanie’s mom, Mo Chase-Powers recalls. “This can be applied to every aspect of nursing regardless of where you are.”