Healing Heart: Chelsea Napier, BS, BSN, RN

Nashville General Hospital Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Nurse Manager Chelsea Napier, BS, BSN, RN, loves the work being done at Nashville General Hospital.

“My first assignment here was on a temporary basis. I was a traveling nurse and helped fill in when there was a shortage of nurses,” says Chelsea. “Once I learned about the mission of Nashville General, I knew this was something I wanted to be a part of. We’re like family here and it gives me great satisfaction to know we’re providing care to our community.”

Chelsea became a nurse in 2018 and joined Nashville General in 2020.

“My mom and my godmother are both nurses. I have many friends who are nurses,” says Chelsea. “I knew nursing was something I wanted to do at a very young age. I like caring for others and putting a smile on their face.”

Coming from a close-knit family, Chelsea enjoys spending her free time with family, including her nieces and nephew.

“We probably see each other every weekend,” adds Chelsea. “Time is so valuable, so I try to fill it with the things that mean the most to me.”

What did you do before you became a nurse?

I worked at a call center and helped people fix their electronic devices. If someone had an issue with their phone, TV or anything electronic, I’d either help them fix it or connect them to someone who could help them.

What inspires you?

I’m inspired by my son and my amazing family. My parents are immigrants. They worked hard so I and my siblings could be in a place to take care of ourselves. I work hard to make them proud of me.

How would life be different if a nurse ran the world?

Nurses see life from a different angle. We see how an individual’s life can change on a daily basis. It really helps you to appreciate life and show love to all people in a different way. If a nurse was in charge I think there would be more love and care for each other.