By Megan Bradley (Whetstone staff writer)
The Whetstone/Cochise Lucas
Dr. Julie Fisher always knew what she wanted to do with her life.
“I was probably one of those people who always wanted to be a nurse,†she said.
Growing up, both of her parents worked in the medical field.
Although medical school was an option, Fisher chose nursing because she liked the idea of care.
“I’ve never been bored in nursing,†she said. “I’ve always found something I’ve enjoyed under the big umbrella of nursing.â€
Fisher has been teaching at Wesley for 20 years.
She originally taught at Wesley in the 1970s, and returned in 1995 when she moved back to the Dover area.
The chair of the nursing department at the time convinced her to return, said Fisher, who specializes in gerontology, or aging.
Nursing has a great amount of flexibility in its career path, she said. There are many jobs available.
Most of all, though, Fisher enjoys teaching it.
“Teaching, at this point, has been what I really enjoyed,†she said. “I like seeing a light bulb go on with a student in nursing.â€
Fisher likes to see students understand a concept and feel comfortable acting upon their knowledge.
She likes teaching at a small school because she can get to know the students, as well as assist in making a difference in their education.
Fisher believes in constant learning, because she did not go back to get her PhD until she was 50 years old.
Fisher is now learning how to write and teach online.
