Grace Musselwhite
April 2025
Grace
Musselwhite
,
RN
Emergency Room
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany
,
GA
United States
Grace’s care continued beyond her shift; she even visited before Austin’s surgery the next day.
It was a shocking diagnosis that rocked a Lee County family. A was a healthy 49-year-old when he developed persistent back pain. Doctors discovered a large mass on his back that was eventually diagnosed as sarcoma, a rare but serious form of cancer. “His outlook was, "When this is over, I’ll have a story to share." He never said, "Why me?" He said, "Why can’t I be the one God gives a story to,” A’s wife said. “His goal from day one was to share his story. He was always positive, and all of his nurses were positive and uplifting, and they made the journey bearable.”
His wife, an HR Business Partner at Phoebe, wanted to highlight some of those outstanding nurses as the nation celebrates National Nurses Week. “All of those ladies touched our lives at every moment in so many different ways. They are truly in the profession they are meant to be, not just to take care of the patient, but their family,” she said.
His wife nominated six nurses for the DAISY Award, a recognition that shines a light on the extraordinary care and compassion shown by nurses worldwide. She chose one nurse as a Daisy Award representative of the many Phoebe Family members who cared for the family through each step of Austin’s difficult health journey. “Every interaction we had was positive, and these nurses are examples of the great care we received.”
About a week after A’s diagnosis, he began to have trouble walking. His wife brought him to the Emergency Center at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Amid the fear and uncertainty, nurse Grace Musselwhite offered comfort through her calm presence and clinical skill.
“Her smile, patience, and knowledge comforted us. We knew Grace was a new nurse, but she worked like a tenured nurse. Grace’s care continued beyond her shift; she even visited before Austin’s surgery the next day,” his wife said.
“These nurses were God’s hands and feet on earth,” his wife said. “They consistently went beyond the standard of care, laughed and cried with us, and made a lasting impact on A’s wellbeing. All the nurses were selected due to their outstanding dedication, compassion, and exceptional care. It was the level of attentiveness and empathy that made them truly exceptional. They each exemplify the very essence of what it means to be a nurse.
His wife, an HR Business Partner at Phoebe, wanted to highlight some of those outstanding nurses as the nation celebrates National Nurses Week. “All of those ladies touched our lives at every moment in so many different ways. They are truly in the profession they are meant to be, not just to take care of the patient, but their family,” she said.
His wife nominated six nurses for the DAISY Award, a recognition that shines a light on the extraordinary care and compassion shown by nurses worldwide. She chose one nurse as a Daisy Award representative of the many Phoebe Family members who cared for the family through each step of Austin’s difficult health journey. “Every interaction we had was positive, and these nurses are examples of the great care we received.”
About a week after A’s diagnosis, he began to have trouble walking. His wife brought him to the Emergency Center at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Amid the fear and uncertainty, nurse Grace Musselwhite offered comfort through her calm presence and clinical skill.
“Her smile, patience, and knowledge comforted us. We knew Grace was a new nurse, but she worked like a tenured nurse. Grace’s care continued beyond her shift; she even visited before Austin’s surgery the next day,” his wife said.
“These nurses were God’s hands and feet on earth,” his wife said. “They consistently went beyond the standard of care, laughed and cried with us, and made a lasting impact on A’s wellbeing. All the nurses were selected due to their outstanding dedication, compassion, and exceptional care. It was the level of attentiveness and empathy that made them truly exceptional. They each exemplify the very essence of what it means to be a nurse.