At 7:00 AM on a hot and humid summer morning, Xu Chunjuan begins her nursing work with her medical unit in the "Bird's Nest," or the National Stadium.

On the central grounds of the stadium, the rehearsal for the August 8 opening ceremony for the Beijing Olympics was in full swing. Loud and exciting music was rocking the 91,000-seat stadium.

At around 10:00 AM, an actress came and told Xu she felt dizzy. After quickly checking her temperature and blood pressure, she assured the woman she was fine and needed some rest.

Since July 8 when the rehearsal began at the stadium, the 33-year-old Xu has been working at her medical unit and offering medical service for the rehearsal.

"We are making final preparations for the Olympic Games. By then, we will provide the best medical services for athletes, sports officials, media people and spectators," she told Xinhua.

Xu, who has been a nurse for nearly 10 years at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, not far from the Bird's Nest, became a member of the stadium's medical team after passing exams on foreign-language speaking and professional skills.

"I am so proud and honored to have been chosen as member of the team," she said smiling.

(Xinhua News Agency July 25, 2008)