For HUP nurse Andrew Vitola, MBA, BSN, RN-BC, taking pride means staying true to his authentic self, both on and off the clock. "I don't share my personal life with every patient, but I do help educate about some misconceptions and stereotypes in the nursing field," he says. "Often times, we have patients from an older generation that may feel a certain way due to a lack of knowledge. Having diversity in general on every nursing unit (and entity) is important for patients to see representation." "When patients see a nurse or healthcare worker that they identify with, it can add that extra layer of trust and comfort." #PrideMonth #PeopleofPenn Read Andrew's full story at the link in our bio.