… Durning teaches her students to always find the joy factor. “There's something fun in almost every interaction,” said Durning, a pediatric nurse practitioner for 24 … some way to make a connection over something a little bit goofy, a little bit fun, and perhaps ease their minds a little bit.” Durning practices what she preaches … the healthcare system, patients aren’t always aware that treatment decisions are best made within the context of their priorities, which may or may not be what is …