Joanne's Story

Nurse Advocates & Navigators has been a long time business concept of mine. After a recent personal experience, I revisited this idea based on an obvious gap/need in system and decided to take the leap of faith! For as long as I can recall advocacy and caring just comes naturally for me.  Whether it be rooting for the underdog, simply listening to a friend or lobbying for a change I'm passionate about - advocacy is deep set within my bones and for me comes as natural as breathing. Over the years I've frequently found myself standing close behind my family, friends (and their families and friends) as well as numerous clients I've cared for while working within my profession to ensure people get the care they need and deserve.  It is not always what you know but how you navigate the system in a kind, compassionate and respectful way. Not everyone knows how or where to start this journey. It saddens me, but our healthcare system is broken and unwell.  The front line and hard working staff are tired, over worked and under paid for the services they provide to you. Healthcare is a system built around health and well being but somewhere along the way the industry outgrew that concept. The system is doing their best based on available resources, but has and continues to fail YOU as the consumer and recipient when you find yourself in need of supports. While I single handedly cannot fix the system (nor would I know where to start), Nurse Advocates & Navigators would be honored to support you and or your care providers team to help you navigate and advocate to get the care that is focused on you and YOUR specific and unique needs.