I was a patient for a night at Northside Gwinnett's Emergency Unit. I was admitted for uterine bleeding and nausea; I was scared and very anxious because I didn't know what was wrong. To say my nurse was an angel would be a complete understatement. He listened to all of my questions and answered them in depth. I called him multiple times for help using the bathroom, and he came in with a smile every time, never failing to ask if I was okay and how I was feeling. He paid attention to my symptoms and monitored them, constantly checking my vitals and blood pressure. He even answered my questions about nursing because I hope to one day be a nurse myself, and he is always happy to talk.

Unfortunately, I was later told that I was having a miscarriage and would have to undergo a procedure. This nurse was very compassionate and sympathetic. He cleaned up all the dressings on my bed and got me a fresh change of clothes, all while reassuring me that everything would be okay because I was afraid. He checked up on me frequently and was never far away, was always outside my door and would get my brother whenever I asked. I never felt judged or like a burden. He stayed with me until I had to go to the OR floor and comforted me the whole way, telling me that everything would be okay. The last time I saw him, he wished me a great recovery and said he hoped everything worked out well for me.

The level of care I received from him is unlike any I've ever received at a healthcare facility. When I was told I was miscarrying, I became very emotional, knowing I had lost my baby. I was so afraid of being judged or being treated differently, and not once did he make me feel that way. It brings tears to my eyes writing this because he truly helped me stay strong during the worst day of my life. It's almost impossible to put into words how kind he was. I genuinely felt like he cared about me, took the importance of his position, and did it with pure compassion.

To this nurse: I will never be able to thank you enough for your kindness and care. Thank you for having conversations with me to take my mind off things, for reassuring me that things would be okay, and for constantly checking up on me. Thank you for all the times you came to help me clean up and use the bathroom. Thank you for making me feel comfortable and safe and never making me feel judged. Your level of dedication reminds me of why I want to be a Nurse. You helped me through one of the worst days of my life simply by expressing genuine compassion for my situation and by caring for me when I couldn't care for myself, and I will forever be eternally grateful to you for that. Truly the best Nurse I have ever had, I hope I can be as kind and caring as you when I become a Nurse one day. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. A million times, thank you.