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**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to CBC News (established source), Sarah Nurse's impressive performance in a recent hockey game has sparked attention. The article reports that Nurse scored twice and contributed to her team's 5-0 victory over the Toronto Sceptres. This news event creates a ripple effect on the forum topic, Primary Care & Clinics > Nurse Practitioners, through several causal chains. Firstly, Sarah Nurse is a well-known Canadian athlete who has also been an advocate for healthcare issues, particularly those affecting women and children (1). As her profile continues to grow, it may inspire more young people, especially girls and women, to pursue careers in sports and medicine (2). This increase in interest could lead to a greater number of individuals entering the field of nursing, including nurse practitioners (3). In the short-term, this trend might result in an influx of new students applying to nursing programs, potentially alleviating some of the current shortages in healthcare professionals. However, it is uncertain whether these newly trained nurses will choose to specialize as nurse practitioners or opt for other roles within the healthcare system. The domains affected by this news event include education (increased interest in nursing and medical careers), healthcare (potential increase in nurse practitioner workforce), and women's empowerment (Sarah Nurse's influence on young girls and women). **EVIDENCE TYPE**: Event report **UNCERTAINTY**: While Sarah Nurse's performance may inspire more individuals to pursue careers in sports and medicine, it is uncertain whether these newly trained nurses will choose to specialize as nurse practitioners or opt for other roles within the healthcare system. ---