Amy Hensley
Master of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse How I define myself: mama bear, supportive friend, oldest daughter and sister, compassionate hospice nurse, movie lover, former graphic designer, passionate human, social introvert I haven’t always been my true authentic self. I’ve had to find my voice and the strength to use it. It takes practice, but I keep trying! My values: honesty, courage, authenticity My catchphrase: from uncomfortable comes change My strengths: harmony, discipline, consistency, connectedness, relator Wherever you are, I want to help move you one notch more comfortable and empower you to advocate for yourself. Bio: I was a graphic designer for nearly twenty years before I went to nursing school. While I worked at a critical access hospital doing everything from birth to death, I got my MSN and then started teaching. During my teaching career, I found my voice and encouraged students to find their voice. Realizing that my passions include end-of-life guided me to become a hospice nurse and end-of-life educator. We all bring to the table our experiences, viewpoints, concerns, biases, and expectations. Giving grace to myself and those around me has helped me have uncomfortable conversations with humor, awareness and understanding. I'm becoming more comfortable with asking for what I want. How I see Erin: quick thinker, thoughtful, includer, kind, creative, extrovert, shorter than me, visionary, hockey mom, feather-ruffler, mountain climber |
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Erin Putney
Master of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse How I define myself: energetic creative, passionate educator, honest conversationalist, proud mom, chill paddleboarder, artistic thinker, former ICU nurse, loving daughter I haven’t always taken the path that was expected. But through a variety of roads, I’ve been able to develop a skillset of advocacy, resilience, and honesty. My values: integrity, connection, joy My catchphrase: thinkers save lives, including your own My strengths: woo, strategic, ideation, empathy, activator I want to help guide your curiosity and explore your questions with creativity to make the best choices, whatever the situation. Bio: I love the science behind nursing and even wanted to be a science teacher at one point. I’ve worked in different areas as a nurse, but realize the common thread is having the curiosity to solve problems with data and creativity. While I was an oncology nurse and worked in Trauma ICU, I saw patients and families experience unnecessary guilt because they hadn’t had end-of-life conversations. My master’s research focused on effective end-of-life education for nursing students, which has been adapted into a workshop for various audiences. My passion is giving everyone the tools needed to cope and be successful. Check out my website: www.teachingcourage.com How I see Amy: movie star (ask me why), passionate, dedicated, organized, advocate, caring, powerful, good laugh, boy mom, strong, determined, beach lover |
Why we’re good together. We each bring different traits, strengths, viewpoints, and needs to Sips & Wishes. We laugh and drink on the deck, letting those we love interrupt and add to our story. We commiserate and share the joys of motherhood. We can say scary thoughts out loud and cry without judgment. We collaborate and brainstorm constantly. When one is down, the other sits and provides a safe space. We’re growing individually and together. |