Valerie graduated from nursing school with her RN in 1970. She worked at Kaiser hospital in Los Angeles while continuing her education receiving her BS and education credentials. She worked at St Francis, Memorial hospital, UCI, received her master's degree at UCLA and taught Case Management. Her last assignment was a Case Manager at UCI in Orange County before retiring. She loved to work ICU. Out of all her career assignments she loved ICU. She was also a trauma, cardiac, and surgery nurse. She retired after 52 years of nursing. Well done Valerie!