A Deep Breath & A Cup of Coffee

On this episode, you hear from 4 nurses in a live Roundtable discussion sharing stories and opinions on opportunities and challenges in the nursing world and how we can make it better for the present and the future generations. Dorain Simmonds-Brown's (she/her) Bio: Dorain is an ICU trained travel nurse.

She has obtained her associates in nursing and has been a nurse for 3 years working at local hospitals around MA and New Hampshire. Dorain is currently pursuing her BSN.

In her spare time, she manage and operate her own nail business as the founder of Drip by Dorain. Where her creativity flourishes as a nail tech, providing manicure services to her clients.

Follow her at @Dripbydorain. Na'Blahge Adaramola's (she/her) Bio: Na'Blahge is a dedicated LPN with four years of frontline healthcare experience, including Long Term Care and Skilled Rehabilitation facilities in the north shore.

As she pursues her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), she is committed to expanding her clinical knowledge and skills. Passionate about patient advocacy, Na'Blahge uses her voice to empower patients, ensuring they receive compassionate, equitable, and informed care.

Abang's (she/her) Bio: Abang began her health career as a CNA. Caring for others has always came natural to her.

As she progresses in her career, she is learning the true values of patience, compassion, and teamwork. Nursing is more than just a job, it’s something she genuinely care about and gives her best self to her patients.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends. Arielle McCabe's (she/her) Bio: The mental well being of her sister and herself is what drew Arielle to nursing.

She has varied experiences as a transporter, a nurse technician, and worked with gastrointestinal patients while she obtained her BSN. She transitioned to a Medical Intensive Care unit and fell in love with caring for people in their most critical moments.

It solidified her want to go into Palliative care and she is currently pursuing her Masters in Nursing Family Nursing Practice. THE CHAIR (S2/Ep74) —A Deep Breath & A Cup of Coffee I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme.

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