In this special National Nurses Month episode of the JJC Alumni Podcast, we welcome back a remarkable mother-son duo, Michael and Sarah Taylor. As alumni of Joliet Junior College's (JJC) nursing program, they share their unique nursing journeys, from Sarah's start as a late-bloomer in the nursing field to Michael's shift from massage therapy to becoming a nursing professor at JJC. They discuss the challenges and rewards of their careers, highlighting their experiences as traveling nurses in California and the profound impact of supportive nursing environments.

Michael emphasizes the importance of staffing in healthcare and his efforts to increase male representation in nursing through the JJC chapter of the American Association of Men in Nursing (AAMN). Sarah offers inspiring advice to future students about pursuing their dreams with the endless support and resources provided by JJC. This heartwarming and insightful episode underscores the value of community colleges in shaping successful nursing careers.