My mom was hospitalized at Rahway Hospital in December for pneumonia. I live in North Carolina, so, of course, living so far away I was very worried about her, not knowing how she was and what was going on.

When I asked to speak to my mom’s nurse, I was greeted by Anne’s very sweet and calming voice. She was very calm and able to answer all my questions confidently, professionally, and knowledgeable.

Whenever I spoke with Anne, she was able to give me updates, which made sense. She knew my mom’s condition very well. She acted as our liaison with the various providers caring for my mom. She gave me a synopsis of their plans so we knew what to expect as the next steps for her care. What I liked most about Anne was that she was always willing to take my calls and I did not even get the sense she was too busy to speak to me or sound inconvenienced or flustered that she had to take the time from her busy schedule to let me know what was happening with my mom.

I myself am a physician and so I am, of course, very familiar with the hospital environment and the great demands put upon the nursing staff in a busy hospital. So, compared to nurses whom I have known through the years, Anne is an exemplary and outstanding nurse who works selflessly and is a strong advocate for her patients.

I did not get to meet Anne when I flew in to see my mom, as she was not working that day, but if she were, I would give her a big hug and tell her what a great nurse she is.