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Honoring Beloved Delaware Nurses


Annual Nightingale Tribute

Every year the Delaware and American Nurses Associations partner to honor Delaware Nurses that have passed away.

Please submit the name of beloved nurse colleagues using the link below by May 1, 2024, and they will be included in the annual Nightingale Tribute.

Recognize a Beloved Nurse

The Nightingale Tribute

[Note: pronoun can be changed.]

She Was There

When a calming, quiet presence was all that was needed,

She was there.

In the excitement and miracle of birth or in the mystery and loss of life,

She was there.

When a silent glance could uplift a patient, family member or friend,

She was there.

At those times when the unexplainable needed to be explained,

She was there.

When the situation demanded a swift foot and sharp mind,

She was there.

When a gentle touch, a firm push, or an encouraging word was needed,

She was there.

In choosing the best one from a family’s “Thank You” box of chocolates,

She was there.

To witness humanity—its beauty, in good times and bad, without judgment,

She was there.

To embrace the woes of the world, willingly, and offer hope,

She was there.

And now, that it is time to be at the Greater One’s side,

She is there.

©2004 Duane Jaeger, RN, MSN

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