Meet...Steve
Name: Stephen (Steve) Schaer, R.N.
Department:
Pediatrics 7A, Children’s Hospital.Military branch of service and rank: U.S. Army, colonel (Retired).
Family: Wife, Sheree; daughter, Kristen; son, Matthew; and Barnaby, our 115 lb. Chocolate lab.
First car: 1968 VW Superbeetle.
Fondest childhood memory: Learning carpentry and woodworking skills from my grandfather, who was a master woodworker.
Favorite local place to eat: Capricios in Mount Pleasant.
What inspired you to work in nursing: I had once thought of going to medical school, but got diverted by a co-ed college and fraternity parties, followed by a career in the Army. When I retired from the Army, I decided to go to nursing school at MUSC to pursue my interest in the medical field. I have long wanted to work in a career field where caring for people is paramount. Nursing offers the opportunity to work and volunteer in a broad arena.
What is you biggest challenge at work: Dealing with children who are victims of abuse and neglect.
The best compliment you have received: My wife told me she is incredibly proud of me for finishing nursing school at my advanced age!
Something I have tried once but will never do again: Earning my airborne wings at the age of 40 and jumping out of military planes.
Three things you are grateful for: A loving God, wife and family.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
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