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The Army Nurse

Long hours, harsh conditions and horrific wounds. Nurse Suzanne Constantini’s year of caring for wounded soldiers in an ICU in Vietnam left her with memories she had a hard time shaking. But her military service also led her to her true love.

When I came back, trying to readjust, I told them I didn't want to work ICU.

Contemporary photo of a woman in a hoodie, smiling. A tall vase of flowers is in the background.

 
 

THE ARMY NURSE

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Biographical Details

Primary Location During Vietnam: Vietnam Vietnam location marker

Story Subject: Military Service

Military Branch: U.S. Army

Specialty: ICU Nurse

Suzanne's story was captured by AMPERS in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center’s Veterans' Voices program and was shared with permission.
Find more stories at AMPERS.org.

This story is part of Women in the War.
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Story Themes: Ampers, Army, Coming Home, ICU, Kevyn Burger, Listen, Marriage, Medical Personnel, Minnesota Humanities Center, Suzanne Constantini, Veteran's Voices

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