CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light

Call Light Chronicles: The Quiet Power of Presence: Kayla and Eli’s Story

Dr. Kendra Saal, RN Season 1 Episode 8

🎙️ Welcome to The Call Light Chronicles, a special storytelling series from CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light. During these off-weeks, we’re bringing you short, reflective stories from the world of nursing—moments that have stayed with us, challenged us, or changed us.

In this episode of The Call Light Chronicles, we follow Kayla, a nursing student just beginning her psychiatric mental health rotation. Nervous and unsure of her impact, she meets Eli, a young patient whose silence speaks volumes. Through stillness, patience, and quiet consistency, Kayla learns that connection doesn’t always look the way we expect—but it matters more than we know.

This is a story about listening without fixing, showing up without expectation, and finding meaning in the quiet moments.

Story read by CSP Nursing Student, Pepsy Ofoegbu.

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