Judith (Nelson) Scott  ji-nscotts@comcast.net

After LHS, I graduated from the School of Nursing at Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital in September of 1960. I was married by that time but kept pursuing my ambition of being the best nurse I could be. I stayed home for a while and had seven children and worked sporadically.

In 1972 I joined the Indian health service, and for my work, went to live for some years on the reservations. My work in Indian health was immersed in fascinating culture! I lived in places like Shiprock NM., Fort Defiance, AZ, Fort Belknap, Mt., and my last duty station was in Anchorage, AK. My work in IHS continued for 23 yrs.

When I retired, I went to Birmingham, AL. There, I learned I was extremely heat sensitive! Now I also know that if I should go to hell when I die I will really be in trouble! So I also learned some southern etiquette to help stay out of there, and use it unsparingly.

After my retirement from there I went to work for University of Alabama for 5 yrs. While there, I initiated a nonprofit organization called POWER OF ONE, helping the Asian populations to gain access to healthcare in Birmingham plus language interpreters if needed. When I left Alabama I turned the corporation over to the Chinese and Asian Indian communities, and it is still a viable entity.

Now I live in Washington state and falling apart like everyone else. I am totally frustrated with so little to accomplish and have applied to work at a facility in Kent caring for newborns that can’t go home but do not have to remain hospitalized. I plan to come to the reunion if possible. Don’t dance much anymore, though.