... In a recent peer evaluation, one of her colleagues wrote Candice does not rest until everyone has their patients settled in'. Candice was nominated by her manager, who shared a letter from the grandparents of an infant, who had this to say about how she is was deserving of this award:

"In October, my granddaughter was hospitalized on your unit. It was a very difficult time for our family and she continues to be hospitalized at your hospital, though not currently in the ICU. We spent most of the days with our granddaughter as she continued to recuperate and had the pleasure of working alongside the staff.

Candice is a professional nurse and cared for our granddaughter's needs expertly. But more than that, Candice treated our family with care, empathy and honesty. Never would she leave our granddaughter's room without asking "Is there anything I can get for you"? She didn't just do her job as a professional, she went above and beyond to make sure our questions were answered and that her family was taken care of as well.

As a whole family, we are so grateful for the care everyone gave our granddaughter, our most precious treasure. My family thanks everyone who came into our lives to care for our granddaughter. May God continue to bless each and every one of his workers and helpers at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.