Nothing can replace the amazingness of a great nurse. Nothing.

He steps right in to fill the gaps and seemingly knows exactly what to do.

Even when she is not completely sure what’s going on or has never moved through the work before, she leans back on the nursing process, analyzes the situation, looks for gaps, and pulls resources together to provide care in a timely and empathetic manner.

He makes rough waters calm.

She changes the culture of an environment within moments.

Great nurses are expected. I assure you, though, they do not just happen.

A great nurse changes everything.