Join Jenny Hamilton in a conversation with Carrie Merrick, an experienced mental health nurse who recently completed her nurse practitioner course. With 24 years of clinical practice, Carrie shares her journey from emergency department and mental health liaison to private practice. Through her career Carrie shares how mentors and colleagues supported her growth throughout her career and discusses her passion for paying this forward and inspiring the next generation of mental health nurses. Through her experiences and vision for the future, Carrie offers insights into how mental health nurses can develop their practice and create meaningful change in healthcare.