Brittany Gocus-Browning, MBA, MSN, RN, CMSRN

All the Hats We Wear: The Soul of a Nurse

Tags: compassion nurse support nurse well-being

This article explores the many roles that nurses take on- mentor, leader, advocate, caregiver- and highlights how the essence of nursing goes beyond clinical expertise to the heart of human connection. As new generations enter the profession in a post-COVID, increasingly virtual world, many lack opportunities to develop crucial interpersonal skills. The piece emphasizes the importance of mentorship, modeling compassion, and preserving the "old-school" art of nursing to ensure the soul of the profession endures.