13. Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Compassion, and Singleness, with Marissa Mullins, APNP

Episode 13 is here with a fantastically fun conversation with Marissa Mullins. Marissa worked as an ER nurse for many years, and just graduated with her Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner.

I was eager to talk with Marissa because we share a mutual friend in Claire, the host of the Catholic Feminist Podcast. Marissa was on TCF several years ago (listen online here), and I knew she would be a great guest for PCM.

In this episode, we chat about:

· Marissa’s experience as a travel nurse in the ICU, and as an emergency department nurse

• How she navigated the more challenging days in the ED, including processing trauma and setting appropriate boundaries
• The gift and  experience of anticipatory grief, and the importance of honesty in the reality of diagnoses
• Her decision to pursue a degree as a FNP and the different roles nurse practitioners can have
• Masters versus Doctorate NP programs
• Singleness in late 20s/early 30s and what people who are single want their married friends to know
• Not comparing crosses with others

We reference:

• The book Boundaries,  by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
• Elizabeth Kübler-Ross and her work on grief
• Brew City Catholic
• The Blessed is She podcast

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed talking with Marissa!

In Christ,

Catie

**The usual boring disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast by myself and my guests are our own and do not represent those of our employers. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical care. Please see your healthcare provider for any medical needs. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. **