Sakina Pinkney's nomination letter was written by a Veteran who was receiving care on the medical/surgical/oncology ward. The Veteran described Sakina as showing professionalism, attending to details, and patiently being attentive. The Veteran was very appreciative of the support and compassion that was given to him and his wife. He stated the following, "...she is pleasant, understanding, and always listens. She answers questions thoroughly and seeks information from her colleagues." He concluded the nomination by stating, "Without Ms. Pinkney, my stay could have been extremely uncomfortable. I hope that the Birmingham VA Medical Center finds many more nurses such as Sakina."