“I remember thinking, ‘at least in this hospital, we are trying to do good.’” “That was really powerful for me to see,” Carlson said. They grabbed the children and rushed them to the hospital where they were hydrated, stabilized, and rushed off to surgery.

When he and others approached the bundle, they found two children covered in kerosene burns. Troops were pointing guns at her and telling her to stop, but she kept running, set the load down at the gate, and ran away. Soon after, he witnessed an Iraqi mother, a large load on her back, running toward the base’s main gate. military policy to provide emergency medical attention to anyone in need. While volunteering, Carlson learned it is U.S. He found it to be a rewarding contrast to his military job. Though he worked 14-hour shifts for six consecutive days, Carlson started volunteering at the base hospital on his day off. Air Force immediately after graduating high school, serving as a munitions systems specialist building bombs and missile systems. Whether it’s bedside care, nursing research, or addressing global health issues - such as poverty and access to care - service makes an impact on individuals, families, communities, and systems around the world.įor School of Nursing alumnus Sam Carlson ’18, RN, that commitment to service began long before he became a nurse. No matter where their journey takes them, Badger nurses share a goal: to change lives through their strong commitment to service.

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