Real Talk with BELLA: Anna Slayton on Covid + Your Immune System

We talk to Anna Slayton, a Walden University Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) student and RN-BSN graduate. Anna saw the COVID-19
crisis mounting in New York City, and knew she had to join the
fight as a relief nurse. She temporarily left her family in Texas
to help save the lives of others.


Anna shares a glimpse into the heartbreaking yet inspiring
journey that led her to NYC. She worked 12-hour overnight shifts
for several weeks at a nursing facility caring for elderly
patients with COVID-19. During her time in NYC, Anna was able to
reflect on and think about the challenges she’s faced during the
past few years, as well as about her career and future. It was
during this time that she decided her true calling was to help
take care of children, especially after the tragic loss of her
2-year-old son. She’s using her education for good through her
health coaching service, Kardia Wellness, so she can continue to
help others.