With a 19-month-old daughter at home, Registered Nurse (RN) classwork to do, and nursing shifts at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend to juggle, Barton Nursing student and licensed practical nurse Darien Sanchez is more than busy, but he knows it’s all worth it as he is well on his way to a lifelong career doing what he loves; helping people, especially local residents.
Great Bend native on path to become nurse practitioner
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