“Working with Krista provided invaluable support during my transition from a student to a practicing nurse. Her thoughtful guidance and steady encouragement helped me navigate both the academic and personal challenges of nursing school with greater clarity and confidence. I’m truly grateful for her support during such a pivotal time in my life.”
Fiona
New Graduate Nurse
“Working with Krista during my clinical experience was incredibly grounding. She was so relatable and compassionate right away, and she truly listened and understood every feeling I shared. Even casual conversations with her provided a sense of relief and helped me recognize how important it is to talk about our experiences to manage stress and prevent burnout. Krista reminded me that it’s okay not to be okay, and even more so that it is normal to feel this way in this profession. Most importantly, she made me and my peers feel seen. Her presence was welcoming, validating, and exactly what I needed during my first real clinical experience. The advice she gave us throughout the semester are practices I hope to carry throughout my career.”
LK
Student
“Krista is the best! Loving, empathetic, kind, honest, transparent, smart, and wise. She is an amazing teacher and mentor. Her long experience as a nurse enables her to bring together the body and the soul. And she can do this so well because she listens and cares deeply.”
Steve
Professor
“As a senior nursing student in my last semester of college, I felt very overwhelmed and lost regarding my decision to choose nursing. Krista was my assigned faculty member who served as a mentor. She was an invaluable resource during what was a very chaotic semester, both academically and emotionally. Her gentle words of reassurance and emotional validation really carried me through the spring. She helped me navigate what I was feeling, the challenges I was facing clinically, and she ultimately brought me
back to the reason I chose the nursing profession in the first place. The help and mentorship I received from Krista was one of the best experiences that resulted from my undergraduate education.”
AR
Nurse
“Going into my senior year of nursing school, I was on the brink of burnout– I was struggling to balance the stress of meeting all of the requirements for my nursing practicum while being senior captain for my cheerleading team. Krista helped me through this stressful time. Her compassion, insight, and real-life understanding of what nurses go through completely changed my perspective. She didn’t just offer advice—she offered me alternative meetings for my senior practicum as the group meetings conflicted with my cheerleading practices. She treated me with empathy and compassion which allowed me to build my confidence as a senior nursing student. Thanks to her coaching, I’ve found balance, resilience, and joy in my work again. I can’t recommend her enough to any nurse who’s struggling and needs someone who truly gets it.”
Diana
RN