It's Friday, April 25th, 2025.

By LaQuita Burden, RN, BSN

Hello All, It's Friday.

Relax, it's the weekend... just don't blink or it will be all over.   

Y'all, I learned how to swim, I finally got to see what was on the other side of my biggest fear and it is freedom.  I can go to the swimming pool, actually get in and swim.  I'm so proud of myself for sticking with it.  May today be the day you tell the story of the mountains you climbed, your words could become a part of someone else's survival guide.   

When you're nervous about stepping out of your comfort zone, just remember:  it feels scary because it's new, not because you can't handle it. Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen - Churchill   

People think just because you don't react in certain situation that you are scary.  Nope, it's just that when you have something going for yourself you think twice before you react.  I'm stronger because I had to be, I'm smarter because of my mistakes, happier because of the sadness I've known and now wiser because I learned.- Curiano     

Keep going because the best is yet to come.  Keep going because you deserve to see what happens when all of your hard work pays off.  Keep going!!!

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.