American Hospital Association May 24, 2023
Fran Witt

My first calling is as a nurse. As a young girl in the 1960s, I watched the actress Diahann Carroll on the television show “Julia” on our black and white television weekly. It was a story about a single black mother that was a nurse. I thought to myself, “I can do that. I like to help people.” What motivates me is my passion for healing and to see others optimize their quality of life. Becoming a nurse afforded me the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of others. Optics is a critical element that influences success in this profession.

Early on in my career, I embraced my own personal and professional development, determined to be a...

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