Posted by Commander Brad Walker (Chief Of Staff/Second Officer) in Pre sim- Reporting to Chief of Staff

Posted by Lieutenant John McCandless (Head Nurse) in Pre sim- Reporting to Chief of Staff

Posted by Commander Brad Walker (Chief Of Staff/Second Officer) in Pre sim- Reporting to Chief of Staff
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John nodded and shook Brad’s hand firmly. His father used to say:”Whenever you shake a man’s hand, be sure to stand Johnny boy, and grip firmly. But not too hard mind!” John smiled at Brad.
“Apparently so.”
“Thank you Sir, it’s good to be hear. I’ve heard great things about the ship and crew.”

“We do try,” Brad said, releasing the grip and gesturing to a seat across the desk before resuming his own.

“So, what brought you into the medical field?”

Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff

John took some time to answer the question, using the time it took to sir in the chair before responding. He sat with his hands in his lap looking over towards Brad.
“Well, I was always fascinated by medicine and with the desire to do something to care for people. I want to make a difference, do something that matters. Caring for those at their most vulnerable, when they need me the most.”
“My father was a Doctor and he really showed me what a difference a good physician and nursing team could make.”
“I feel like too often Doctors and Nurses work at odds with one another. If we could only get past that, we could accomplish great things. At least, that’s been my experience so far. I’m sure it’s different here.” John replied, interested to hear Brad’s take on the medical staff on the Ogawa.

Lt John McCandless, Head Nurse

“I won’t say we haven’t had any clashes of ego,” Brad said, gently. “But it is generally a collegial atmosphere here, and any disagreements over diagnoses or treatment plans are usually settled without things rising above indoor voices.”

Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff

John nodded appreciating Brad’s honesty.
“Well that’s good to hear. I’ve come from some pretty tense working environments so that sounds....refreshing.”
“If you don’t mind me asking, how long have you been aboard the ship Sir?” John asked.

Lt John McCandless, Head Nurse

“Four years now, I think,” Brad said after a moment’s thought. “I came aboard the old McCoy-class Owie for a couple of missions, then we upgraded to this new ship after a right nightmare of a trip through some sort of anomaly or other.”

Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff

John raised his eyebrows.
“Are we expected to be in the thick of the action a lot Sir? I assumed that wouldn’t necessarily be the case.” John replied.

Lt John McCandless, Head Nurse