I have a 24-week-old and to say this road has been long is an understatement. Nurses play a huge role in my child's care. One nurse that has stood out to me the most is Luisa Mendiola. Not only has she taken care of my son, but she taught me how to be a mom. This is my first child and she's been there through every step- from his first bath to him going into a crib. I didn't transfer hospitals because of her. I now know why Children's has the number one NICU. It's because of nurses like Luisa that not only take care of these sick babies but care for them like their own. She will forever be Auntie Luisa.