I am a nurse educator immersed in the theory of caring sciences as a framework to patient care delivery and as a balanced approach to self-care. My mind-body-spirit approach to care delivery has slowly evolved during the progression of my work with patients in cardio-thoracic and nephrology arenas. Here at Nevada State College, I have been inspired by Eastern philosophical influences and global perspectives, and I strive to be a role-model for the continually evolving face of the nurse. My goal is to influence students’ ability to move beyond the skill of nursing, and to provide care and compassion to patients in the future.