It’s all in the details. That’s right, as a nurse you have to focus on those little things that make up the bigger picture. This next guest describes just how important paying attention to the details can be in a nursing career.

Eric Filiput, BSN, is the operations manager of the Gamma Knife Center at Siteman Cancer Center, which treats over 300 patients a year. Helping people is in his blood, Filiput keeps the mood light with his frequent jokes and simple explanations of procedures, helping patients feel at home. Eric is also a retired St. Louis County Reserve Police Officer.

A few take aways from our interview with Eric Filiput, BSN include:

• How a pen and notepad go a long way in nursing;
• What the details mean for the bigger picture as a nurse;
• And why being honest, even when you don’t know the answer, helps you learn and grow!

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