Float Nurse

Naznin Nelson

What originally brought you to the Mayo Clinic?  I went to the University of Minnesota [in Twin Cities] to get my nursing degree, and it wasn't originally my plan to stay here in Rochester, Minnesota—the plan was to go back up to Twin Cities. But I had such a great experience in my clinicals, and one thing led to another. 

What are the best aspects of being a Mayo nurse?  I would say the opportunities are the biggest selling points. People come here from all over the world for their care, and there’s a reason why that is.  As a nurse, you can get exposed to all kinds of different people, illnesses, and this exposure is invaluable. You learn about so many different conditions with world class physicians as your team members.

What do you think Mayo’s reputation is with patients?  Their reputation is outstanding, with all sorts of specialties. People come here on their second or third opinion, seeking help. It’s world class healthcare, I guess that is the best I can say.

How does Mayo treat their employees?  They take good care of their nurses. There are all different opportunities to do what you want to do. They let me start in the float pool, which is fun because I get to meet people all over the hospital. The best experiences I have are learning something new.  Overall, they want to see you grow. They want to see you succeed.

Any closing remarks about working for Mayo?  I don't want this to sound like a shameless plug, but doctors and nurses are on the same level. I really think there is a collaborative effort to do this. At other places you get orders barked at you, but I haven’t found that here.