Patients often share that when Kari Dehne is their nurse that they are at ease and know they are in good hands. While caring for a patient who had Open Heart Surgery, Kari's patient commented, "To me, nursing excellence requires competency, effective/responsive communication and the ability to show a positive perspective at all times!" The patient added, "Kari was on top of it all." She demonstrated "all of the above characteristics that had a significant impact on my experience and recovery at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital."