I had some great nurses during my time in the hospital recently, but Sarah stood out in more ways than one. She talked to me about timelines, verified people were on the same page, and she took the time to make sure my plan of care was fulfilled, even when she was pulled for other patients.

I cannot think of a more deserving candidate in my time on medsurg. I have had to be here almost a week, and after a night of my previous nurse being slammed with admits and too busy to really check on me, Sarah made all the difference in the morning during shift change, the busiest part of the day. She was busy; she had a heck of a day herself, but she did not let that affect my receiving my care. She works days, she works nights, she is knowledgeable, helpful, and patient, and I have had the pleasure of her being my nurse more than one of her shifts this week.

If every nurse were like Sarah, patients would have better outcomes across the board. Give her a hug or flowers, or I will just have to do that myself.