Is it fitting that I began my nursing career at the beginning of nursing appreciation week?
Taylor and Alivya and Sue RN (2007)
These photos are of Sue, who Taylor and Alivya's primary nurse coordinator while they were in the NICU. Sue guided us on our first visit as parents. She taught us how to change their tiny diapers, bath their itty bitty bods, touch them without stressing them, assess them when the machines beeped, and so, so much more. While I had nursing training already before we met Sue, it was during that time that it all started to click, even if I didn't know it then. Sue played a huge part in why Taylor and Liv are here with us today, and she was a huge player in making me the nurse I am today.
Westli and Sue RN (2010)
Today I appreciate all of the Sue RNs who cared for all four of my babies. I thank those that care for tiny miracles today. Obviously, I appreciate all the different disciplines of nurses, but the NICU nurses really do have a special place in my heart.
