If you empathize with patients, are knowledgeable about what you do and understand the impact of cancer on their lives, you can better support them on their journey. I think of a woman who said all she wanted was to see her kids graduate from high school. We laughed years later when her grandchildren were graduating from high school.

As a nurse practitioner, I have time to sit down and talk with patients about their health concerns and goals. Looking at a treatment plan together, we can figure out ways to achieve their goals. Building a rapport and relationship with my patients is very important to me and to them.

Comfort Keepers Home Care helps seniors in Cape Girardeau and the Southeast Missouri area live happy, healthy lives in the comfort of their own homes. Our caregivers provide quality, compassionate senior care and safety technology solutions to preserve independence and contribute to a better quality of life. Serving the Southeast Missouri area since 2000, we have expanded to include Private... Read More about Comfort Keepers Home Care

I was born and raised in Southeast Missouri, so I'm very excited to be a part of Mercy and give back to my hometown community. As a family medicine provider, I'm able to see people of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. I love being a nurse practitioner because I get to form long-term relationships with my patients, which often... Read More about Brittany Danielle Kasten, FNP