Heart & Hands: A Journey in Nursing

  Choosing a career in hospice and palliative care was not just a professional decision for me—it was a calling. As a nurse practitioner with years of experience in various healthcare settings, I have always been drawn to the human aspect of medicine. While acute care and primary care play essential roles in health and wellness, I found my true passion in hospice, where the focus is on comfort, dignity, and quality of life in a patient’s final journey. From the beginning of my nursing career in 2007, I encountered patients and families facing the most challenging moments of their lives. Working in home health and case management allowed me to witness firsthand the gaps in care that many patients experience as they transition toward end-of-life care. Too often, I saw families overwhelmed by complex medical decisions, uncertain about how to best support their loved ones, and struggling with the emotional weight of impending loss. These experiences solidified my belief that hospice is...

  Welcome back to Heart & Hands: A Journey in Nursing . While pondering on my topic, this scripture came to mind. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 (NIV) Today’s blog is about Serving with Heart & Hands. Healthcare is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day, you walk into the unknown, stepping into moments of pain, hope, and healing. Some days, your hands bring comfort; other days, they bear the weight of sorrow. Through it all, God sees your labor of love. But let’s be honest—there are days when exhaustion sets in. Days when you feel unseen, unappreciated, or just plain weary. On those days, remember this: your work is holy work. Every patient you care for, every kind word you speak, and every moment of compassion you offer is a reflection of God’s love in action. God’s Strength in Your Weakness When Jesus walked the earth, He was the ultimate healer—not just of bodies but of sou...