A native from Friday Harbor, WA, Hannah is serving Kalispell Regional in the medical/surgical oncology unit. Hannah is new to Montana and is enjoying her first few months of the residency program.

Q: What has been the most valuable part about your residency so far?
A: I believe a residency program is a vital part in the success of a new grad RN. I have been so well supported by all of my peers at the hospital this past month and I hope to one day be able to give back to new RNs just as my preceptors have.

Q: What challenges have you faced as a new nurse and how have you overcome them?
A: Being in a new city is always a challenge but I am confident that this new beautiful city will soon be a place Im proud to call home.

Q: What are you most looking forward to in the next phase of the program?
A: I am moving to night shift and am so excited to begin utilizing the time management skills I have learned with my preceptor in patient care