Additionally, she is highly regarded for the calm, confident way that she works with her newly diagnosed patients and their families. Pauline also skillfully cares for her patients as they progress through treatment and she works with them to mitigate side effects. These skills and her 30 years of nursing experience have helped make her an integral member of the UCSF gynecologic oncology practice. Pauline received her nursing education in the United Kingdom and went on to complete postgraduate training in stress management.