Marcie Tharp consistently displays compassion, sensitivity and professionalism whether dealing with patients and families or support staff, and exemplifies the kind of nurse that other aspire to become. She is an expert, well-respected and trusted mentor and leader for both physician and nursing staff. Recently Marcie assisted a younger staff nurse caring for a critically ill patient who, through a series of unfortunate events, arrived in the PICU much sicker than initially believed. This child ultimately ended up in cardiac arrest, requiring many heroic efforts and interventions from the entire team. This was the most critically ill patient that the young nurse had cared for in her entire career. Marcie not only provided leadership and clinical support, but also emotional support to the nurse throughout and after the resuscitation efforts to ensure smooth care delivery. As a result, that nurse was able to continue to provide care for the patient for the rest of her shift, which allowed her to maintain her confidence and dignity while gaining valuable insight and experience. Marcie’s leadership, compassion and professional approach have fostered nursing practice growth in many ICU nurses, on whom she has undoubtedly made an everlasting mark.