After surviving severe burns from a flash fire, Lauren Polzin found her calling in one pivotal moment during a difficult hospital stay. While enduring a painful bandage change, she watched a Torrance Memorial Medical Center Burn Center nurse comfort her distressed mother with a spontaneous hug. The nurse’s act of compassion left a lasting impression, inspiring Polzin to pursue a career in nursing so she could provide the same support and comfort to patients and families facing traumatic experiences.
Read more about the burn center at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
