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Skip to Main ContentTermsPrivacy PolicyPart of HuffPost Relationships. ©2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.Nurses work their tails off, and no one knows that better than the people who are married to them. ER nurse Sarah Jividen was working in medical sales when she first met her husband John in 2007, but she felt unfulfilled. In 2010 ― the same year the couple got married ― she decided to shift gears and went back to school to get a degree in nursing. She began working as a registered nurse in a neuroscience and stroke unit in 2013 and moved to the emergency room at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center four years later. AdvertisementThe grueling 12.5-hour shifts and the unpredictability of the ER make the job challenging ― especially on top of the demands of parenting two young kids, ages 2 and a half and 6 months. John said he’s in awe of all his wife does, both on the job and at home. “Sarah is an amazing person,” said John, the director of equity and diversity at the University of Southern California. “She seems to get more than 24 hours out of a day. She’s a great nurse, mother, partner, friend and inspires those around her to be better people.”To learn more about what it’s like to be an ER nurse and what it’s like to be married to one, read on. How did you feel when Sarah first told you she wanted to go into nursing?John: I was excited for her. I thought it was a smart choice for her because she has a background in the medical field and a loving, caring personality. I thought the job would be a great fit for her. Nurses are some of the most respected professionals because of their selfless care before becoming a nurse. Now I see just how much hard work and sacrifice goes into the work.Advertisement“I see just how much hard work and sacrifice goes into the work.”- John JividenWhat does a typical day as an ER nurse look like for you?AdvertisementWhat’s something people wouldn’t realize about being an ER nurse?And John, what’s something people wouldn’t know about being married to an ER nurse?AdvertisementWhat is the most rewarding part of being an ER nurse?SarahJohn: And the toughest parts?SarahJohnAdvertisementWhat effect does this career have on your marriage and home life?Sarah: John: Advertisement“She sees accidents and other mishaps that change people’s lives in an instant. Those things could happen to anyone so I always remember to be grateful for things others may take for granted.”- John JividenJohn, when you tell people what your wife does for a living, how do they typically respond?What have you learned about health or life in general from being married to a nurse?John: This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. family and relationshipsnursingnursesDo you have info to share with HuffPost reporters? Here’s how. Go to HomepageNewsletter Sign UpSubscribe to our lifestyle email.Successfully Signed Up!Realness delivered to your inboxBy entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.Close

Skip to Main ContentTermsPrivacy PolicyPart of HuffPost Relationships. ©2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.Nurses work their tails off, and no one knows that better than the people who are married to them. ER nurse Sarah Jividen was working in medical sales when she first met her husband John in 2007, but she felt unfulfilled. In 2010 ― the same year the couple got married ― she decided to shift gears and went back to school to get a degree in nursing. She began working as a registered nurse in a neuroscience and stroke unit in 2013 and moved to the emergency room at Ronald Reagan UCLA...

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