On this episode, biology alumnus Francis Doran '18, a cardiac ICU nurse at Penn Medicine and a nurse practitioner student at Thomas Jefferson University, discusses the current state of nursing post-COVID. He shares his insights about the impact of new technology on the profession, as well as the continued gender gap among nurses. Doran also describes the impact he's made volunteering for the Kensington Project, a non-profit organization providing health care, meals, clothing, and other needs for the homeless in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. He is also a recipient of the 2024 Independence Blue Cross Celebrate Caring Award, which recognizes caregivers who have gone above and beyond for their patients, families, and communities.