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The Army Nurse
Long hours, harsh conditions and horrific wounds. Nurse Suzanne Constantini’s year of caring for wounded soldiers in an ICU in Vietnam left her with memories she had a hard time shaking. But her military service also led her to her true love.
When I came back, trying to readjust, I told them I didn't want to work ICU.
THE ARMY NURSE
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Biographical Details
Submitted From: Houlton, WI
Primary Location During Vietnam: Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Army
Specialty: ICU Nurse
Suzanne's story was captured by AMPERS in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center’s Veterans' Voices program and was shared with permission.
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This story is part of Women in the War.
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Story Themes: Ampers, Army, Coming Home, ICU, Kevyn Burger, Listen, Marriage, Medical Personnel, Minnesota Humanities Center, Suzanne Constantini, Veteran's Voices
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