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CARL CLINE
Facility: Carilion Patient Transportation Services,
Carilion Health Systems
Specialty: Emergency Air Transport Medicine
Hometown: Fairfield, Virginia
Favorite Color: Blue
Nursing School: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College,
Clifton Forge, VA
Favorite Movie: Excalibur
Age when he decided to become a nurse: 21
What do you do in your spare time?
Fishing, hiking, camping, cub scout leader.
What was the most important factor in your decision to
become a Nurse?
"I realized I had the knack for saving lives when I was
in high school. I was a member of the local ambulance rescue
squad."
Who was your most memorable patient?
"That would have to be nine years ago when I was on my
shift in the emergency helicopter when I was called to handle
a vehicle accident. When I got there, it turned out that two
of the people involved in the accident were my brothers, who
sustained multiple injuries. I was very thankful that I was
able to give them the care they need on the scene and transport
them in time to the hospital."
Why did you choose your specialty?
"It combines the two things I like: ER nursing, and flying.
It’s the best of both worlds, really."
What do you think is the best thing about being a nurse?
"I like helping people and I like being the initial caregiver
immediately after my patients’ injuries."
What do you think is the worst thing about being a nurse?
"I really don’t think there’s anything bad
about nursing. There’s nothing else that I’d rather
do."
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