'I Thought I Was Here to Help'

In "I Thought I Was Here to Help: Uncovering the Healthcare System, Unleashing the Nurse Advocate," I share my unfiltered journey from an idealistic caregiver to an emboldened advocate. Through vivid clinical vignettes and research-backed insights, I reveal the systemic flaws and power dynamics that too often marginalize patients and erode nurses’ well-being.

Inside these pages, you’ll find:

• Seven transformative lessons designed to shift you from “helper” to true advocate
• Reflection questions and mindfulness prompts in every chapter to spark self-discovery
• An exploration of nursing archetypes (the Handmaiden, the Hero) and how to transcend them

Whether you’re a student nurse or early-career professional, this book offers both a critical examination of our healthcare culture and a community-building roadmap. Pre-order now and join a movement of nurses demanding better care for patients—and ourselves.