She returned in season seven playing a new character, Nurse Shirley. Initial reports stated that her character would be the alcoholic, irreligious sister of Laverne, but these turned out to be inaccurate. She later returned to play Nurse Roberts in the season 8 finale, "My Finale", as JD is looking back on all the people in his life.
She returned in season seven as a new character, Nurse Shirley. Initial reports indicated that her character would be the alcoholic, irreligious sister of Laverne, but these were incorrect. She later reappeared to play Nurse Roberts in the season 8 finale, "My Finale", when JD reflects on his life.