I recently had a colonoscopy done and although all the nurses were wonderful, there was one by the name of Teri Marshall who really stood out to me. Because my body is very sensitive to sugar, I chose a more natural colonoscopy prep. When Teri called to give me a time for the procedure, I expressed my concerns with how much sugar was in the Gatorade. I asked her if I could use packets from the Grainery that contained electrolytes. She asked me to read off the ingredients they contained. Teri was very patient with my many questions and made me feel very cared for. The day of my prep, I became very nauseous and threw up. I think it was caused by a combination of not eating and nerves. I called the endoscopy line to ask whether I should proceed. I explained to her that I do tend to become very nauseated when I miss a meal and this would be many. Teri was very reassuring, and her gentle demeanor calmed me down. After hearing my concerns, she suggested putting an order in for anti-nausea meds that could help me get over the hump. I didn't know that was even an option. Because of her accurately assessing what was needed, I was able to move forward with the prep. I honestly don't feel it would have been possible without it. I spoke with Teri three different times by phone and each time she was thoughtful and attentive. I was even able to give her a hug in person on the day of my colonoscopy. St. Clare is indeed blessed to have such a compassionate nurse on staff.