Heather DeBruin is a University of Iowa College of Nursing student receiving her BSN in May 2024. She currently interns on a medical psychiatry floor and is interested in the interaction between mental and physical health. She also takes an interest in the interaction between health and social determinants of health, having published an article on racial disparities, pain management, and opioid use disorder. All in all, Heather takes a holistic approach to care that values patient preference and autonomy. She is a passionate patient advocate.