Breaking Down Stereotypes: One Nurse’s Story with an NFL Kicker
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Super Bowl LVII is this weekend, and in that spirit, this week Linda speaks with her friend and former colleague Rick Rolfsen, DNP, RN. In this episode Rolfsen discusses his unconventional pathway to a successful nursing career, teaching the next generation of nurses and how the profession has allowed him to follow his passions, including a fun opportunity with the Cincinnati Bengals. Rolfen is a Nursing Professor at Thomas More University. In addition to teaching, Rolfsen also works full-time as a charge nurse at St. Elizabeth Emergency Department in Covington, KY, and part-time as a staff nurse at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center Orthopedics. Rolfsen also discusses how his career has allowed him to incorporate his favorite hobbies. He works on the medical team that does the bi-annual check-up for the Cincinnati Bengals and volunteers as the medical staff for the Covington Catholic High School Football Team.



