• Suzanne Abate: A caring, smart and funny nurse

    December 4th, 2008

    Suzanne Abate, clinical nurse II at DUH, was “beyond excellent,” according to a patient’s mother: “Suzanne was beyond excellent. She was intelligent, caring, humorous, and made my son have a…

  • Mary Louise Ferguson: Respected nurse, peer

    December 3rd, 2008

    Mary Louise Ferguson, RN, Medical Unit at Duke Raleigh Hospital, received the Maddocks Award for Excellence in Medical Surgical Nursing. A colleague said: “Mary Lou has the respect of her…

  • Daryl Little: An efficient pro who epitomizes Duke

    December 2nd, 2008

    A patient noted the excellent service he had received from Daryl Little, a radiologic technologist at Duke University Hospital: He indicated that he only had to wait two minutes to…

  • Shirley J. Duvall: Smart, calming, compassionate

    December 1st, 2008

    Shirley J. Duvall, RN, Neuroscience at DUH, received the Janet H. Clapp Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice. A patient said: “Shirley made us feel like my dad was her…

  • Durham Regional: Thanks for fine CCU care

    November 25th, 2008

    A patient thanks Durham Regional Hospital, the entire CCU staff, especially Dr. Mark Branch, and the nurses in the CCU unit: ”[Our] family ... would like to personally THANK YOU for the…

  • Evelyn Chiu: Respects patients, seeks answers

    November 24th, 2008

    Evelyn H. Chiu, R.N., Cardio-Thoracic Operating Room at DUH, received the Friends of Nursing Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing. A colleague said: “Evelyn is one of the most honest…

  • Brandi Capps: Talented, compassionate, funny

    November 21st, 2008

      Brandi Capps, R.N., Children’s Health Center at DUH, recieved the Friends of Nursing Terry L. Johnson Award for Excellence in Pediatric Nursing. A colleague said: “Brandi is talented, compassionate…

  • Kaitlin Chrobocinski: Beyond expert care

    November 20th, 2008

    Kaitlin Chrobocinski, clinical nurse I on surgical unit-3100 at DUH, provided more than expert care for a patient: ”Kaitlin went far beyond just expert care. She met every comfort need…

  • Donna Bowling: Calm thinker, outside the box

    November 19th, 2008

    Donna Bowling, R.N., endoscopy at Durham Regional Hospital, received the Friends of Nursing DRH Auxiliary Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice. A colleague said: “Donna is a seasoned nurse that…

  • Lucy Harris: Words can’t say how they love Lucy

    November 18th, 2008

    A patient’s mother talks about how much Lucy Harris, clinical nurse II on 5100 at DUH, meant to her family: “We love Lucy! She is so accommodating and kind. She…