The Power of Stories

Regardless of your role, specialty or practice setting, each day, you make a difference in people’s lives and have meaningful stories to tell. By sharing your stories, you will help communicate a contemporary view of who we are, what we do and how we contribute our expertise and caring to healing, wellness, and health promotion.

YOUR STORY, TOLD YOUR WAY

There are many ways one can tell their story, and we have made it easy for you to tell YOUR story in the way that is best for you.
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THE WRITTEN WORD

There is no better way to ensure that your story will be remembered than by writing it down. Whether its about what led you to nursing, a patient or event that defined the type of nurse you are or what you aspire to do on your professional journey, your story means as much to you as to those who read it. Tell your story …

VISUAL STORYTELLER

“LEAVE US A MESSAGE” AUDIO TRIBUTES

A Digital Showcase of Experiences, Inspiration, and Reflection

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Supported by Capella University

Capella University values nurses and is honored to elevate the stories of nurses everywhere. Education can be an important piece of a nurse’s story which is why Capella is proud to have provided education to over 14,000 nurses. BSN, MSN, and DNP degrees are available with Capella’s groundbreaking FlexPath learning format.

To Be a Nurse is a collection of stories and photos from nurses around the world. Submitted during the Year of the Nurse, these stories showcase diverse experiences, inspiration, and reflections. We invite you to explore them all in this digital storybook, which features four chapters:

  • Leading by Example — stories of mentoring
  • Our Inspiration — stories of why nurses love being nurses
  • On the Front Lines — stories of resilience and courage
  • Recognizing Nurses — stories of gratitude and support

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