In this episode, Carol Tatum, a pediatric cardiology nurse, reveals what inspired her to work with children with congenital heart disease. Some of the topics Carol discusses are: The biggest challenges and rewards of her job.

The secret to how to have joy in your job, and when bad things happen- her answer "Always concentrate on things you can do versus the things you can't do"

The challenges parents face when their child has to go through the 3 surgeries that many single ventricular CHD children need.

The challenges parent face when they learn about their child's heart condition after the child is born.

She also shares some of the support resources to help families while at UVA's children hospital.

Plus, she discusses how grandparents and families can help the parents, while the child is in the hospital.

Finally, she talks about the best way to advocate for your child while in the hospital.