Nurses, it’s time to give it all you’ve got. That’s right, remember… nursing is a career of service. And who better to serve than yourself? The very best way to continue to go that extra mile is through being mindful to take care of you along the way.  

Charisse Hughson-Chitolie, FNP-C is a native of Roanoke, Virginia, the “Star City”. Charisse is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She continues to remain in the behavioral health realm and is currently a mid-level provider for the adolescent, adult, and geriatric outpatient and inpatient populations. Charisse works as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Summit Ridge Hospital and Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and The United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia. Charisse started a concierge I.V. Hydration company IHYDRA8 a year ago with her daughters. She also has an office that is called Peace of Mine, which is an output clinic where she sees patients as a mental health patient provider. As Charisse says, “My Faith is my strength, educating and helping others is my purpose.”

A few take aways from our interview with Charisse Hughson-Chitolie, FNP-C include:

• How comfortable clothes and smelly candles can set you up for job success;
• What going that extra mile may do for you, the patient, or their family;
• And why balancing service for others with care for self is the key to career enjoyment!

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