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Get to Know Lauren Mendicki, NP

February 6, 2024

Q. Did you always know you wanted to be a health care provider? 

A. I've always enjoyed critical thinking and tended to lean towards the health care field. It was in high school that I saw a nurse practitioner and decided that that would be a fulfilling, lifelong career.

Q. What drew you to being a nurse practitioner?

A. The opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives, whether it be big or small. 

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Q. What is your favorite thing about your job? 

A. Direct patient care and building trusting relationships with patients.

Q. What made you want to join Mercy?  

A. I chose Mercy because I was impressed with their collaborative environment, patient satisfaction, and prioritizing high-quality care

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