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Ashley Coon On Nursing As A Profession

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During this episode, hear about the experience that Ashley Coon has had as a nurse practitioner at the Cookeville Health Department. More specifically, hear about the education that she pours into women, especially those who are under insured/without insurance.

This episode is all about nursing as a profession!

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