Global health crisis
Everyone is very scared
Nurses; our heroes.
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From where we are now
New hope emerges quickly
A new beginning.
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Masks cover our face
Our hearts alone show we care
Deep breath in; exhale.
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Here we are waiting
Light appears after darkness
Changed lives forever.
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A Phoenix rises
From ash of what used to be
We are stronger now.
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Stress, burnout, sweat, tears
Solace in our unity
Stronger together.
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Six feet apart now
Tomorrow is a new day,
Side by side we stand.
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Now forever changed
A butterfly emerges.
Ready for what’s next.
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Meek, mild and frightened
Challenges make me stronger
See me, hear me roar.
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Freedom is calling.
We do what we have to do.
This chapter is ours.
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About Jessica Rochon
Jessica Rochon, RPN, has been nursing for 10 years. She graduated from Canadore College in 2011 and worked in Forensic Psychiatry for five years at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. In 2016, she moved on to Canadore College as a mental health nurse (Triage Navigator) in Student Success Services. Most recently, she has transitioned to the Campus Health Centre at Canadore College/Nipissing University as the Practical Nurse in the clinic. Jessica is currently waiting to attend Clinical Skills in Well Women Care at McMaster University.
