kathy shannon, RN

...an exceptional nurse and consistently gives compassionate care. On Tuesday, November 12 on her way back from lunch with a student she assisted a pregnant patient that had been dropped off at the main entrance by her husband. The patient delivered her infant right in front of the hospital with with Kathy's assistance. Kathy had several choices and chose to stay and do what was right for the patient without seeking acclaim or self-glory. ...exhibits the true spirit of nursing by placing her patients' well-being ahead of everything else, insuring that they receive not only care for the immediate problem, but information that enables them to maintian a health lifestyle.