Vi Son’s professional work in narrative and journalism and the experiences in his life that include love & loss were inspiration in his pursuit of becoming a nurse. It is his experience of beginning his career at the start of the pandemic and learning to trust himself that have come to define his career. His insights on what he has learned about himself as a nurse and his vision for his future make his story one of the anchors of Season 1!

Links to relevant references from the episode:

The New Yorker!

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-new-coronavirus-look

The artist Noritake! www.noritake.org

https://instagram.com/noritake_org?utm_medium=copy_link

Vi Son's Web Page including photography & storytelling work!

http://www.visontrinh.com/m/

Cynthia is a registered nurse in Oregon working in the specialty of oncology. Her story has all of the ups and downs of nursing as a second career, finishing nursing school during a global pandemic, and building her practice in a specialty! She talks with us about her commitment to development and learning as she closes in on her first year as a nurse.

Anthony is a Registered Nurse in Portland, OR working with supporting recovery for people with substance use disorders. He is nurse passionate about equity, learning in the nursing role, and painting! Check us out to hear his story, what brought him to nursing and how he has committed his practice to the vulnerable population he serves!

Aster shares his story of his decision to pursue a career as a registered nurse, his commitment to serve vulnerable populations, and the connection to community that fueled his advocacy!

Sara is a registered nurse working in a Trauma & Surgical ICU. she shares her story about her decision to pursue nursing and what it has been like to change specialties during a pandemic!

The Narrative Nurse Podcast is proud to launch a podcast sharing & elevating the stories of nurses and the nursing profession! The podcast launches Friday August 20th! Check us out wherever you get your podcast and subscribe!