Today we’d like to introduce you to Jacob Haines.
Jacob, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I grew up with little financial support. I went to an expensive private university so I had to work constantly to pay rent. When I graduated there weren’t many new grad programs in Boston so it was difficult finding a job. I had been working at children’s, but they didn’t have a program when I graduated so I left for another hospital to get experience. I stayed there for two and a half years. Then the marathon bombing took place and I realized I wanted to help people more so I applied back to the emergency department at Children’s. I wanted to make a difference in the community. I got an opportunity to work in the emergency department and have worked there for five years now. Through that time I’ve met families at their worst moments and worked to improve their situations. I work with multiple committees to try to improve care and recently received the department’s Nurse Excellence award in June.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
There are certain patients that stick with you. In the emergency we deal with a high stress load and the burn out rate reflects that. You have to have a strong personality to work with children especially when they are sick. You can do everything perfectly when working on a patient and in the end the patient may still not make it. That can be tough to live with, but you have to greet the next family and be ready to give them the care they need and deserve.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Boston Children’s Hospital story. Tell us more about the business.
Boston Children’s Hospital was just voted the number one pediatrics hospital in the country. We work to improve the lives of kids.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
Luck has a very small role. I’ve always been willing to put in the work that’s needed to get to where I want to be. I’m grateful for the opportunities the administration has given to me and I try to make the most of them, as for the hospital, we work to improve through research and teamwork and the institution promotes that atmosphere.
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Marvin Harper
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