By Jamie Jones
In a quiet classroom where science meets soul,
A guide and lifelong learner presides,
Weaving tales of anatomy with threads of compassion,
Each lesson a stitch in the fabric of care.
Words of gentle hands and brave hearts resound,
Echoing quiet courage in every patient story,
Where textbooks become bridges
Linking clinical precision with the art of empathy.
Amid the hum of eager minds,
Not merely facts are shared, but the heartbeat of nursing—
A rhythm pulsing with hope,
A promise that every pulse tells a tale of resilience.
Every question opens a doorway to understanding,
Every shared insight ignites a spark along the path
For future healers destined to carry forward
A legacy of tenderness and truth.
Hoping to spark passion to care with boundless empathy,
A call to always choose what’s right,
Even when the road is steep and the choice is not easy,
For in each act of integrity, hope and healing flourish anew.
In the mirror of their eyes, a calling is renewed,
A beacon clad in scrubs and wisdom,
Forever learning, forever teaching,
In the heart of healing, wholeness is embraced.
Jamie L. Jones, Ph.D., RN, CNE, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Accelerated BSN Program in the UAMS College of Nursing at the Northwest Regional Campus. With over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and over 15 years as a nurse educator, Jamie is passionate about her roles. Jamie views nursing as a deeply human endeavor, centered on connection, warmth, and kindness. For her, it’s about more than completing tasks; it’s about fostering a sense of safety and well-being for every individual she encounters. Jamie’s overarching life goal is simple yet profound: to brighten at least one person’s day through her actions, every single day.