“A nurse is not what you do. It is what you are…I am a nurse. It’s not what I do, it’s what I am”- Unknown I have been a nurse for over forty years, and I love it! It is who I am even though I have many other titles, Mom, Wife, Mama, Professor, Friend,…
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From a young age, I knew I wanted a career where I could help people. Like many young people who want to get into a helping profession, I thought I would pursue nursing. After some coursework and a job at a hospital, I realized that nursing was not my career path. I enjoyed working in…
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Life is not for the weak! Due to a successful heart transplant, my nephew has a chance to live out another chapter of his life. Chris, a very young, thirty-two-year-old, outgoing, healthy, adrenaline junkie who lived with a passion for life, suddenly began experiencing many health ailments. His energy was low, it became hard for…
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You never know who you’re helping when you donate blood. My Road to My First Blood Donation Back in 2011, my family was high atop St. Louis, celebrating the end of a successful fundraiser. We raised our glasses for a family shot of Crown Royal when the photographer put my parents, brother, and me together…
Read MoreWe all want the best for our loved ones, but knowing how to deal with challenges and issues in long-term care can be a confusing and sometimes frustrating experience. Knowing where to turn for information and support when you need it most can make all the difference. In our recent Community Education Series webinar, The…
Read MoreBy 2030, more than 70 million Americans will be 65 and older, twice the number in 2000. Among those 65 and older, 1 in 4 live alone, and nearly 9 million seniors face the threat of hunger. The gap is widening between seniors served and those in need due to increased demand, a rapidly aging…
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