Perseverance and Excellence

Jitka narrates her journey from being a patient in Communist Czechoslovakia to becoming a celebrated U.S. nurse. Inspired by her hospital experience, she pursued nursing despite a rigid healthcare system. After defecting to the U.S., she overcame cultural barriers and skepticism, re-entering nursing school and graduating in 1995. Her diverse career includes telemetry, ICU, interventional radiology, and clinical documentation integrity, showcasing her resilience and dedication to patient care. Edit credit: Alison Jacques

KEYWORDS:

• Jitka Prokesova
• Rori Harris-Killough