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At the Edge of it All: Beyond the Burnout - Finding Joy and Purpose in Nursing

Wednesday, March 25, 2026


By Elena Gomez

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In this episode of "At the Edge of it All," Theresa Nguyen, associate professor of nursing, shares how her passion for nursing began and what led her into a career in teaching. Nguyen also discussed how she is teaching the next generation of nurses to combat nursing burnout through small moments of joy and mental health techniques.

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