How do you say a final goodbye to someone who means so much to you? Are there any final words or any final actions that need to be done? Are there a certain amount of hugs and kisses that make it easier for your heart to handle? Is there a proper way to give your […]
I love my job. It’s been my dream since I was a kid. But sometimes… I really hate my job. I don’t have kids, nor do I ever pretend to know what parenting is like. I’ve heard the phrase “being a parent is like watching your heart beat from the outside” and I’ve always thought […]
You know when you know something isn’t right? You can feel it in your soul, straight down to your core, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? Your whole mood is affected, you can’t focus on anything else, and even though you can’t tell someone what’s wrong, you know something is wrong? Not […]
If you follow my blogs, my website or my social media, you know that I’m a full time pediatric oncology nurse with a heart wide open. I say full time not only because I’m at my place of employment 40 hours a week, but because my job doesn’t just affect me between the hours of […]
I’ve been a nurse for 6 years now. I’ve worked at three different hospitals specializing in three different areas of medical care. Each job requires different skill sets, different critical thinking skills and different challenges to care, but one thing has always been the same… four white walls. Have you ever been to a hospital […]
Superhero. Miracle worker. Angel on earth. Those 3 words, along with many others, are words I’ve heard nurses being described. The most common one, superhero. To be honest, it’s never resonated with me. I’ve never viewed myself as a superhero and I’ve always viewed my job just like everyone else’s… difficult at times, but could […]
We’ve all been there. We see a bald headed beauty on a St. Jude commercial and think “aww, that’s sad.” and go about our day, right? Unless you can relate to that bald headed beauty because your child has cancer. Or you know a child with cancer. Then it becomes a harsh, unfair reality. It […]
Fourth and Gold highlights a cancer warrior that has bravely and fiercely stood strong against childhood cancer. At Fourth and Gold, we want you to see the faces behind our drive and connect with them in a way you wouldn’t have been able to if you didn’t take the stand to demand #MoreThan4. Our precious […]
A few weeks ago, I walked into my patients room, tip toeing around trying to be as quiet as possible. If you know this little guy, you know that when his precious little body is getting rest… DO NOT wake him… unless you want the wrath ;). Oh this beautiful little boy, he has a […]
Dear _____, I am so sorry you’re going through this battle. A few weeks ago, your life was “normal” and today, you’re starting to realize that you see me more than your family. I can’t imagine the heartache you feel watching, or even helping me hold down your precious child so I can access their […]
