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TRACEY YOUNG, MSN

NURSING EDUCATION

SPECIALIZATION

Geisinger Perioperative Nurse Overcomes
Obstacles to Earn MSN

In many ways, Tracey Young’s life has come full circle. As a child, the
Pennsylvania native almost lost her life due to a collapsed lung—but she
attributes her ability to recover to the nurses and doctors at Geisinger
Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. “I was very influenced by the
amazing people who took care of me, and it was that experience that
made me want to pursue healthcare when I grew up,” says Tracey.
When she finished high school, she became a Licensed Practical Nurse
and started her career in obstetrical and pediatric nursing at a community
hospital in her area.

Back to where it all began

During her time in obstetrics/gynecology, Tracey focused on enhancing
her skill set. She attended the Pennsylvania College of Technology for her
A.A.S. (2000) and BSN (2003) and became a Registered Nurse. From the
very start of her career, she also got involved in the nursing profession.
Tracey is a panel member for the National Council State Board of Nursing
and a national planning committee member for the Society of Urological
Nurses.

That involvement was rewarding—and it also led to the opportunity Tracey
had dreamed of her whole life. In 2007, she had the chance to continue
her career at Geisinger, joining the operating room team of nurses. “It still
amazes me that I ended up at this place that saved my life years ago,”
Tracey says. Today, she assists primarily in urological and gynecological
surgical procedures. “I absolutely love it here.”
A cutting-edge hospital

Widely recognized for innovative delivery of healthcare, Geisinger is one of
the largest rural health services organizations in the country and a Magnet
hospital. It serves more than 2.6 million residents throughout central
and northeast Pennsylvania. “We do amazing things like use robotics
in surgery,” she says. “It is so awesome to be a part of this team.” Her
hard work has earned her recognition as well. Tracey was selected for
Geisinger’s Nurses Emerging as Leaders program in 2014.
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