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‘Ewa’s Vebs Dominguez Inspires Hopeful Nurses In Book
BY ELLISE KAKAZU
“It is my intention to create small, sweet steps toward the realization of my goals, personally and professionally, and simply
enjoy the personal growth journey,” shares Domin- guez.
‘Ewa Beach resident and registered nurse Vebs Dominguez has a heart to help others.
... In retrospect, nursing is something that Dominguez seemstohavebeen destined for.
For more information, visit vebsdominguez.com.
Dominguez touched many lives throughout her nursing career and hopes to continue to do so even out- side of a health care facility. The compassionate caregiv- er recently co-authored Let- ters to a Future Nurse: Real Life Struggles, Heartwarm- ing Stories and Practical Tips, a collaborative book created to inspire and uplift nurses.
be found in the book’s fifth chapter, “Coming Back to the Heart of Nursing,” and she hopes to inspire future nurses through her words.
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Working hand in hand is something caregivers are used to, so it is only fitting that the book is a product of 22 nurses — Dominguez is one of them and is rep- resenting Hawai‘i — com- ing together from around the world and sharing their thoughts or stories to pro- vide support for distressed colleagues or nursing stu- dents feeling overwhelmed.
Sharing a bit about her history, Dominguez says her upbringing shaped her to be the nurse she is today.
And, while she enjoys being a nurse, Dominguez wants to do more. She hopes to write a children’s book, be a motivational speaker, and provide “train- ing to corporate (entities) on topics related to grati- tude, self-care and stress management.”
Dominguez’s story can
Her passion for life and people appears to be on a strong, steady beat and is not showing any symptoms of stopping any time soon.
“It is my personal jour- ney and experience of how I decided to become a nurse, and how I reignited my pas- sion after burnout,” she ex- plains.
Dominguez also explains she took care of her grand- father who suffered a stroke when she was younger. So, in retrospect, nursing is something that Dominguez seems to have been destined for.
ing ways, your patients and the people you meet in your nursing journey will touch your life, too.”
“It’s the same thing when you care for other people,” she continues. “Caring for them is like caring for a family member or a loved one.”
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“These letters offer en- couragement, hope and a re- minder that we are all in this together,” states Domin- guez.
“I have learned to devel- op compassion for the sick and the elderly at a young age through my grandpar- ents,” she reveals. “Time spent with them was a time well spent. My grandpar- ents, most especially ‘Nan- ay Vebs,’ my grandmother, — yes, we share the same unique name — has show- ered me with so much love and support. She taught me
“Being a nurse is a de- manding but a fulfilling role,” she notes. “Be pa- tient with yourself. Keep on learning, keep on persever- ing and keep on exploring. There are so many opportu- nities that await you. There are many lives that will be touched by your care, com- passion, kindness and pres- ence, and in some interest-
Becoming a notable pub- lic speaker is something she is already working on, as she is a member of Speakers Association of Hawai‘i.
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