02/06/2026
Meet Jean Cherry, BSN, MBA! š
Jean is new to Arizona and has been a member of AzNA for a year! She's been a nurse for 30 years with experience spanning hospital, research, insurance and retail nursing. Fun fact - she took care of the first heart transplant at a North Carolina hospital!
She currently works as a consultant and a nurse writer. Her first book, "Outside the Box Nursing" was just published in November.
Jean became a nurse to help people manage their health issues and get to their highest capabilities. She says, "It has been a joy to have such amazing opportunities to grow and learn throughout my nursing career." She went back to school and graduated with her MBA at age 50!
When asked about her favorite part of being an AzNA member, she cited collaboration with other nurses and the ability to promote the nursing profession.
Welcome to Arizona, Jean! And thank you for being a member, we appreciate you! ā¤ļø