It's Friday, April 10th, 2026.

By LaQuita Burden, RN, BSN

Hello All, it is Friday, April 10th, 2026

Relax and recharge this weekend. Sometimes you don't get what you want because you deserve better.   

I want to pause and remind you of something we often forget when we spend our days pouring into others: you deserve good things too. 

You deserve rest without guilt.

Joy without justification.

Peace that doesn’t have to be earned.

You are not only valuable for what you give, produce, or fix; you are valuable because you are. 

Take some time to do something that refuels you, that reminds you of who you are beyond your work. Come back knowing that your worth is not measured by exhaustion or sacrifice alone.  Believe you deserve it, and the universe will serve it.  I see you.  I love you.  You are enough.  Take care of you this weekend.  --Love EduQuita

LaQuita Burden, BSN, RN is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator at Norton Healthcare, passionate about empowering healthcare professionals through education. Beyond her career, she loves to share wisdom and encouragement with others. As a devoted mother, LaQuita spreads love and kindness, striving to uplift those around her in both her personal and professional life.