23 Feb 2020 Person of the Month: Mary Worsham

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After graduating high school, Mary Worsham worked as a nursing assistant in a hospital. “Many of the older nurses that I worked with basically took me under their wing and taught me how to be the most effective when taking care of patients and helping the nursing staff,” she said. “I enjoyed learning and seeing how the patients responded to the care delivered so I decided to go to the local vocational school for my LPN. Again, I was molded and shaped by the older nurses to care for patients but now as the primary nurse.” She worked as an LPN for four years before returning to school for her RN. “You might say I am someone who enjoys learning, as I am currently working toward completing my MSN. I feel that you never stop learning and there is always room for improvement.” (Mike Kemp photo)

City: Searcy.

Work: RN in the Critical Care Unit at Unity Health White County Medical Center, 35 years.

Why did you decide on a healthcare career: I initially wanted to go into law because it always interested me, however my mother wanted me to look into nursing as a career. I took a position in the hospital as a nursing assistant after graduating high school. I enjoyed learning and seeing how the patients responded to the care delivered so I decided to go to the local vocational school for my LPN.

Church activities: Member of the Bethlehem Women’s Ministry and Usher Department.

Family: Husband Jerry Worsham; son Jerry Mellon and daughter-in-law Tabetha Mellon; granddaughters Adalynn and Hailey Mellon; daughter Alexis Worsham; stepdaughter Tarhondra Worsham; grandsons Osie, Adrain, Travis and Deonte Worsham.

Education: Augusta High School (Woodruff County); LPN at Foothills Vocational Technical School; RN at Northwest Arkansas Community College; BSN at Arkansas Tech University; and MSN at Walden University.

Most cherished possession: Pictures of my children when they were small.

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Resting and reading for pleasure.

Favorite place in Arkansas: Searcy.

What do you love about living in the 501: The people.