Sometimes, people have the fortune of being in the right place at the right time.
We've heard all sorts of harrowing and sometimes tragic stories of those stuck in the opposite situation, but sometimes the more positive version of this phenomenon can make a tough situation end as smoothly as possible.
Sometimes it's because that person has a particular set of skills, but in the case of one Illinois nurse, it has more to do with compassion and the good fortune of having goals that sync up with someone else's needs.