We had a 7 year old boy in the PACU from Shriners Burn Hospital. He was burnt over 50% of his body and had been in the hospital since the summer. He came to Mass. Eye and Ear for further surgery.
He was in the PACU fro 2 1/2 hours without his parents post op. He really enjoyed playing games on the iPad. He wanted to take it back to Shriners with him. We said they must have iPads there - he stated, "we can only use them in therapy".
Cindy Close, a PACU nurse, was so taken by this young man, his courage and beautiful smile. She went online and ordered him an iPad for himself to enjoy. She did this quietly and does not want any recognition. She truly felt this act of kindness made her day. She is a very caring and compassionate nurse, deserving of the DAISY Award!