EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 22 MIN
Episode #2 | Hannah Hoekstra, BSN, RN, FNE | Forensic Nurse
from Humanity Rx · host Jenny, Tovah and Jonathan
In this conversation, Hannah Hoekstra, BSN, RN, FNE shares her journey from a career in media to becoming a nurse, emphasizing the importance of self-care in the demanding field of healthcare. She discusses her experiences as a forensic nurse, the challenges faced in that role, and her advocacy for mental health resources for healthcare workers. Hannah also recounts her time at Burning Man, where she identified gaps in support for assault victims, and her current work in outpatient oncology while navigating motherhood. Throughout the discussion, she offers valuable insights on resilience, vulnerability, and the importance of community support.When we asked Hannah to provide a biography, she left us with one of her favorite quotes:"I slept & dreamt life was joy. I woke & saw that life was service. I served & found service was joy."-Rabindranath TagoreHumanity Rx is created, written and produced by: Jenny Opalinski, Tovah Feehan and Jonathan Waller. Audio and Music Engineering by Drew Allsbrook and The People's Music Studio
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In this conversation, Hannah Hoekstra, BSN, RN, FNE shares her journey from a career in media to becoming a nurse, emphasizing the importance of self-care in the demanding field of healthcare. She discusses her experiences as a forensic nurse, the challenges faced in that role, and her advocacy for mental health resources for healthcare workers. Hannah also recounts her time at Burning Man, where she identified gaps in support for assault victims, and her current work in outpatient oncology w...
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