Nurse knew that with Canada hosting both the Pan Am Games and Olympic qualifying tournament that the summer months had the potential to be unforgettable but even she couldn't believe everything that has been transpiring.
Nurse's 33 points in the Pan Am Games gold medal game not only lifted Canada to a win over the U.S. but it made her something of a national sports hero. She was trending on Twitter, her phone was blowing up with congratulatory calls and text messages and she was chosen to carry the Canadian flag at the closing ceremonies of the Pan Am Games.