Through my clinical experiences, I learned the importance of connecting with patients on a emotional level. One of my patients was recovering from bladder cancer and demonstrated very high levels of anxiety which presented itself through his tendency to constantly page the nurses. It became apparent that he was concerned about his bladder control issues and was fearful about not being able to get help. Instead merely responding to his pages I began actively visiting his room during specific intervals in order to reinforce the idea the help was always nearby. Over a short period of time the constant paging seize as he became more confident that there was always someone checking up on him. I have worked with many patients who taught me the importance