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How a nurse helped a mom through open heart surgery

Barb Barnes faced a very difficult moment in 2005, after she underwent major open heart surgery. A nurse helped her through it.

Published May 15, 2026, 9:17 PM
Updated May 20, 2026, 6:39 PM657
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How a nurse helped a mom through open heart surgery

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Barb Barnes faced a very difficult moment in 2005, after she underwent major open heart surgery. A nurse helped her through it.

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