She externed in medical surgical nursing and interned in high risk labor and delivery. She has traveled internationally for medical missions in Trinidad and Indochina. Patriot Nurse also served as an adjunct instructor for Roane State Community College of Nursing. Working as a staff nurse for many years, she specialized in psychiatric, natural childbirth, and home health.Patriot Nurse currently teaches her own brand of curriculum, focusing on Disaster Medical Preparedness for the layperson and healthcare provider alike. Her courses enjoy wide popularity.