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About Selah Ascent Nursing
Selah Ascent exists to nurture and empower the next generation of nurses.
We are a mentorship platform, a resource hub, and a safe space for new nurses to pause, reflect, and rise.
Through our mentorship programs, books, journals, and community, we walk alongside first-year nurses
and beyond—offering the tools, support, and encouragement they need to thrive emotionally, mentally,
and professionally.
Whether it’s through faith-based inspiration, shared wisdom, or honest conversations about the nursing
journey, Selah Ascent stands as a bridge from overwhelmed to empowered, from surviving to thriving.
- Pause
- Reflect
- Rise
- Mentorship builds confidence
- Reflection leads to growth.
- Community fuels resilience
Nurse | Mentor | Author | Advocate
Paidamwoyo "Pai" Tswakanyi, MSN, RN
With over 15 years in nursing across med-surg, ICU, transplant, home health, and more, Pai has
experienced the highs and lows of the profession. She began her journey in a rehab center in Santa
Barbara, learning the basics while completing her degree—and has since poured her heart into every unit
she’s served.
Pai is not only a nurse—she’s a natural mentor. Her informal “coffee talks” with new nurses sparked
something deeper: a desire to create lasting, wide-reaching support. Those break room conversations
became the foundation for her first book, Each One Teach One, a heartfelt guide written like a conversation
between colleagues.
She also leads Love in Action Home Care, a culturally competent and holistic home care agency grounded
in compassion.
Pai’s mission is to light the path for others the way others lit it for her.
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inspiration
Why Me
What Makes Us Different
I didn’t always know I’d be a nurse. What I did know was that I wanted to help people. Life led me to nursing
—not through a straight path, but through one shaped by resilience, learning, and purpose.
In the break rooms and hallways of every hospital I’ve worked in, new nurses have found their way to me— seeking advice, support, and reassurance. Those moments became sacred. I saw myself in their questions
and remembered the uncertainty I once carried. Over time, I realized something powerful: these everyday
conversations could become something bigger. That’s how Selah Ascent was born.
This platform, this book, this mission—it’s all rooted in the belief that no nurse should walk this journey
alone. You deserve guidance, not just on how to be a nurse, but on how to stay a nurse—whole, grounded,
and inspired.
So if you’re just starting out, or even if you’re years in and needing to be reminded of the beauty of this
calling—welcome. This is for you.
Let’s walk it together.
Support that transforms
We believe every nurse deserves guidance, reflection, and a safe space to grow—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
What We Believe
We’re not just supporting nurses. We’re changing the narrative.
We exist to nurture the next generation of nurses—because confidence is built through mentorship, resilience is fueled by community, and growth begins with reflection.
Through mentorship programs, journals, books, and faith-rooted inspiration, Selah Ascent bridges the gap between surviving and thriving in the nursing world.
Our Mission
To equip new nurses with the tools, mentorship, and support they need to thrive—mentally, emotionally, and professionally.
Our Vision
To redefine the nursing transition experience through structured mentorship, holistic guidance, and a nurturing community.
Our Core Values
Empowerment – Community – Excellence – Compassion – Growth
Core Values
Rise & Thrive Tribe
Empowerment
Equipping nurses with knowledge and confidence.
Community
Creating a safe, supportive space for growth.
Excellence
Setting a high standard for mentorship and professional development.
Compassion
Addressing the emotional and mental wellness of new nurses.
Growth
Encouraging continual learning and career progression.
Testimonials
Voices from the Selah Thrive Tribe
“Starting as a new nurse was overwhelming—I felt lost and unsure if I could handle it all. Selah Ascent became my anchor. The mentorship, the journal prompts, the community—it all helped me breathe again and remember why I chose this path. I don’t feel alone anymore.”
