Hard work does pay off. Jaines Andrades viral story is a powerful reminder to never give up on your dreams, even when the road seems long and difficult.ย Jaines began her nursing career as a janitor at Baystate Medical in Springfield, Massachusetts, all the while keeping sight of her passion for patient care and a deep interest in healthcare.ย
โEven if it was cleaning, as long as I was near patient care Iโd be able to observe things.โย Janice recounts. She balanced her full-time job, while also studying for a bachelorโs degree in nursing school, and then eventually earning her license as a registered nurse.
โItโs tough to be the person that cleans. If I had to go back and do it again, I would. Itโs so worth it,โย Janice says. In aย viral photoย on social media, Jaines recently posted her three badges, highlighting her 10-year journey: hospital custodian to registered nurse to a nurse practitioner in Trauma Surgery โ all at the same hospital.
โHer decade-long path has made her exactly the employee and colleague youโd want: empathetic, grateful, and patient.โย a journalist from CBS Boston reports.

Hospitals critically depend on clean, sanitized rooms to provide optimal care. Now as a nurse practitioner, Jaines knows the importance of all sides to a highly-functioning system.ย โI learned humility,โย she says,ย โnow that Iโm a provider, I keep that in mind and treat everyone with respect, since Iโve been on both sides.โ
We raise a glass to Jaines!
Her story shows us that it doesnโt matter where you start. Perseverance and dedication can take you far โ and with a little belief in yourself you can accomplish your dreams.