The nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital are diverse, dynamic and dedicated to delivering superior care to their patients. They are also part of a family that is steeped in the healing tradition established by the Sisters of Providence. During National Nurses Week we ask our nurses to write about their thoughts and experiences related to their profession. Here are some of the winning essays:

2008 Essay Winners

• The First Place Winner
  Shirley Webber, RN, CNOR-Operating Room


• Second Place Winner
  Naomi Andrews, RN, 22 South
  An Act of Kindness

2007 Essay Winners

• The First Place Winner
  Laura Shays, RN, 23 South
  A Fortunate Experience


• Second Place Winner
  Ken Waugh, RN, 33 South
  A Flawed Expert

2006 Essay Winners

• The First Place Winner
  Ken Waugh, RN, Staff Nurse, 33 South
  Suffering Together


• Second Place Winner
  Kari A. Radford, RN, Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
  Nursing at Saint Vincent Hospital


• Third Place Winner
  Janice G. Smith, RNC, BSN, Staff Nurse, Nursery
  Beginning in Nursing School