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Five Stories of Resilience from Children’s Hospital Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 6 begins the celebration of National Nurses Week, which runs until May 12. The resiliency of nurses in children’s hospitals continues to grow and certainly hasn’t depleted in the battle of the COVID-19 Pandemic. As Nurses Week begins with National Nurses Appreciation Day, we’d like to spotlight nurses at our children’s hospitals.

 

At Arkansas Children’s a brave group of nurses flew to New York, the epicenter of the pandemic, to help fight Covid-19 at New York Presbyterian Hospital. We are grateful for their heroic sacrifices to keep each of us safe and healthy.

 

Nurses at Children’s Medical Center Dallas hold signs pledging to help kids stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to these nurses’ kids will have the best care during this unprecedented time.

 

Nurse Kelly from, CHOC Children’s Hospital generously donated blood in a time when it is desperately needed. Thank you, Kelly, for helping save lives!

 

Nurses from Children’s Hospital New Orleans wanted to make sure Destiny still celebrated her sweet sixteenth birthday. They put a smile on her face with music, balloons, and a big birthday sign. These nurses truly made Destiny feel special.

 

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We wanted to share this touching message Danielle wrote about her recent trip to Children’s Wisconsin with 4-year-old Ava. “Today we had to make a trip to Children's Wisconsin for Ava’s g-tube site. As we walked the halls to our appointment there was a different kind of sound that I’ve never heard before. Silence. I want people on the front line to be proud of what they’re doing. An exceptional facility is one that gets all the little details right. Remember — those in the front line know when things are not right or things need to be improved. We are so lucky to have these amazing people right here at our home hospital. We are living in a time of uncertainty right now. It is how we embrace the uncertainty in our lives that leads to the great transformations of our souls. Some of the greatest and most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t even have titles till much later on. Faith > Fear”

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Danielle had to take her daughter Ava to Children’s Wisconsin. She described her gratitude for the nurses and all of those on the frontlines. Danielle said, “I want people on the front line to be proud of what they’re doing. An exceptional facility is one that gets all the little details right. Remember — those in the front line know when things are not right or things need to be improved. We are so lucky to have these amazing people right here at our home hospital.”

 

At Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s, we are very grateful for the sacrifices of each of the nurses serving tirelessly at children’s hospitals. Thank you for your dedication and love to these children who need the best care. Now, join with us and thank all our children’s hospital nurses during National Nurses Week. To donate and help get nurses the resources they need visit kidscantwait.org