Bridget has always been a caring, sensitive, and empathetic person. These were characteristics she thought were weaknesses and something she needed to improve upon – until she started nursing school. Through her education, she learned that nursing is not just a science, but also an art that requires compassion and listening to the needs of patients. For Bridget, the best part of nursing is being able to form close relationships with those who are putting their health and trust in her hands. She creates deep, meaningful relationships with her patients by getting to know their lives, families, interests, hobbies, and more. By building these relationships, Bridget establishes trust and respect in which she can properly tailor a patient’s plan of care to fit their own personal objectives and goals.

Bridget also recognizes that patient advocacy is another important aspect of nursing care. While she strongly advocates on behalf of patients, she also encourages her patients to advocate for themselves. She reminds patients that they have a right to make many decisions about their treatment, even when things may feel outside of their control, which often results in a more trusting and respectful health care environment.

Bridget works hard to be the best nurse possible and is excited to continue learning throughout her experiences within her nursing career, and will continue to enjoy the best part of nursing — the art of nursing.