Our son arrived very sick to the oncology floor and was struggling to get stable. Our first introduction to Amanda was on a day that my son was experiencing intense bone pain. We know now, his marrow was packed with cancer. The prescribed pain medicine was morphine. As a new oncology family, we know nothing. We were still in shock. Our son was having horrible hallucinations and the pain was not being controlled. As a mother, I felt terrified. I knew something was wrong and felt the morphine was not working. The oncology doctors wanted to give the morphine some time. I clearly remember Amanda listening to me and truly hearing what I was saying. She didn't brush me aside but rather she took action. My son's pain was escalated to the pain management team and it was discovered that he was having severe side effects as well as unmanaged pain. His pain regimen was changed, and my son was immediately more comfortable. I learned that day that the nurses are one of the most valuable members of the team. They are relentless in seeking help, in being advocates for patients. I learned that Amanda has to work with the many teams that approach your child while inpatient. She taught me questioning doctors is okay, parents are a part of the team, the process. And you know what, she has the kindest bedside manner. Her sincere interest in my son was wonderful to observe. It is now March 2018 and we love when Amanda is our nurse. She is such an amazing asset to the oncology team.