CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – This week, state and city leaders are honoring some of the people who work on the front lines of health care with a special designation.

November 10 – 16 is National Nurses Week.

In our area, some local leaders, including Governor Bill Lee and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, issued proclamations in honor of the occasion.

Clarksville nurse practitioner Brandy Robertson didn’t always know where her career would take her, but she knew she wanted to help people.

“I’ve worked in emergency medicine. I’ve also done medical screenings for city and state employees. I’ve worked in the NICU, in many different areas,” said Robertson, a family physician and owner of the Titan T Center wellness clinic. in Clarksville.

After working in nursing for years, she went back to school to get enough education to be a nurse.

“We (nurses) have more advanced studies. We have reached more in providing care. We are actually able to diagnose and treat patients,” Robertson said.

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, approximately 385,000 people work in this job in America.

Robertson now operates a wellness clinic in Clarksville.

In addition to working with patients, she inspires others to enter the healthcare field, including the staff at her clinic.

“Growing up, I helped take care of elderly and sick relatives, so I’ve always had this desire or need to help people,” said Medora Cash, a nurse at Titan T Center. “Working with Brandy really inspired me to continue my education.”

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