As an ob/gyn nurse, Andrea Kirsch helps many patients through pregnancy. When one patient faced a difficult situation, Andrea was there to get her through it.

As an oncology nurse, Stacey Lang builds relationships with her patients to help them through difficult times.

For Laura Smith, nursing was a calling. For the past ten years, she’s answered the call by being there for patients during their final years.

In addition to providing compassionate care, Eddie Welsh is committed to making sure his patients leave the hospital with dignity.

Jeff Salvatore is committed to helping his patients. He is also making sure that his nursing staff on the front lines of the pandemic remain safe, healthy, and happy.

Felix Jones believes his career as a nurse has the potential to inspire young people, especially young men, to consider health care careers.

Christina Ryan wanted to be a nurse almost all her life and comes from a family of nurses, including her grandmother and several cousins.

Kim Kristoff, a NICU nurse at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), became a nurse after realizing that a career in engineering and finance wasn’t the right fit for her.

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) recognizes the important role nurses play in health care and acknowledges their caring, compassion, and excellence. As part of the Celebrate Caring campaign, we’re highlighting our region’s most outstanding nurses — including those at Independence. We employ nearly 300 nurses in a variety of roles that serve our members....