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Former Disney Star Jennifer Stone Returns as ER Nurse

8/11/2026

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Jennifer Stone, Disney Channel star, works as an emergency-room nurse as the “Wizards of Waverly Place” franchise returns.
She chose nursing after a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 20, spending years in and out of hospitals.
Stone said the hospital’s poor Wi-Fi forces her to post from outside, keeping her humble.
She contrasted Disney-era fame with caring for patients during COVID-19, noting health challenges make career setbacks feel insignificant.

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Jennifer Stone, Disney Channel star, works as an emergency-room nurse as the “Wizards of Waverly Place” franchise returns.
She chose nursing after a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 20, spending years in and out of hospitals.
Stone said the hospital’s poor Wi-Fi forces her to post from outside, keeping her humble.
She contrasted Disney-era fame with caring for patients during COVID-19, noting health challenges make career setbacks feel insignificant.