The Journey That Changed Everything When I became a nurse (a long time ago), my main goal was to show up, be consistent, knowledgeable, work hard, and give my all to my patients. That was my definition and understanding of compassion. Traveling close to home and abroad has definitely changed my definition. Actually, seeing the people makes you realize that compassion is greater than any hospital you can work at, any shift, or any job title. Traveling has increased my nursing