<p>In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Tompkins. Maria is a Registered Nurse and graduate student studying to be a Family Nurse Practitioner. In this episode, we discuss her experience with cancer, working in the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic, her career change to nursing, and more.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Where to find Maria:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariatompkins_/">mariatompkins_</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-tompkins-bsn-rn-938b25a4/">Maria's Profile</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Be the Match: <a href="https://my.bethematch.org/s/join?language=en_US&amp;joinCode=marrow17&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwybyJBhBwEiwAvz4G75aFfoQ75dw5M1w8iLYqlANS3wDHIsDQ1P6aMl7K_8p4hONiwHCjhBoCdMsQAvD_BwE">Join the Registry</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Maria's Recommendations:</p> <p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/19129/9781401308582">The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom</a></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4IablJ6SqVNGY4vrseyKxu?si=6f58f3a38fa54580">Hard Place by H.E.R</a></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5CmCpfXJW8JS8erTQu50nk">Dirty Nikes by Ruth B</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Be sure to also follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatsmytruthpodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thatsmytruthpodcast</a>! If you're enjoying the show, please rate and leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-my-truth-podcast/id1534517247" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or share an episode with a friend!</p>