As a nursing student at UAMS, I’ve been paired with several nurses in different units. But out of the journey I’ve had so far, I will never forget Melody Sampson! 

I will never forget the impact Melody made on me. She was the most engaged, interactive, and supportive nurse I have ever been paired with. She was going above and beyond to try and find skills for me to perform and pushed me to be the best “nurse” in that moment. She taught me so much in such a short amount of time. Not only did she exceed my standards as a preceptor, but she also treated each of her patients with such compassion and kindness. At the end of the day, I left knowing that she had impacted me so positively I really didn’t know how to thank her enough. I have had so many different nurses throughout my education, but I have never had one who had me leaving clinical so confident and excited, and I want to strive to be half the nurse she is. 

My biggest inspiration from her was how organized, efficient, and supportive she was for each of her patients. I have been to a lot of units, paired with several nurses and have never felt so excited to be partnered with such a talented and dedicated nurse. I think E6 is the luckiest unit, and I feel confident in saying that the staff as a whole is amazing. I feel as if I can support Melody the way she supported me in one day, this would be the way to do it. I want her work ethic, heart for her patients, and personality to be recognized! I’m so thankful to have a forever inspiration. 

I graduate next May, and my goal is to become a nurse like Melody, who inspires other students to feel the same way I do! 
Thank you, Melody, for showing me how supportive you truly are. You have made such a difference in my education and me! You deserve more than I can give you from this nomination for the way you take care of your patients and treat other staff!