NATHAN LOWE, MSN-ED, RN, CPAN, CNESimulation Coordinator, Clinical InstructorMedical University of South Carolina College of Nursing As a new nurse, Nathan Lowe cared for a young, nonverbal autistic patient who needed emergency surgery. Lowe focused on building trust, following cues, encouraging him to participate in his care and serving as a comforting presence. “Nursing is … Read more
SHANNON V. D’ALTON, PHD, CPNP, CHPPNPediatric Palliative CareMUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital For Shannon D’Alton, the quiet moments mean the most. A pediatric palliative care nurse practitioner, D’Alton helps families navigate complex medical decisions, and she works hard to ensure her colleagues never lose sight of the child and family at the center of their … Read more
JOAN CAIN, MS, FNP-BC, ACHPNPalliative Care Nurse PractitionerMedical University of South Carolina Hospital While caring for a chronically ill patient, Joan Cain got to know her well. Instead of a hug, she asked Joan to lightly tap foreheads before she left the room. As her illness progressed, she simply pointed to her forehead each time … Read more
MATTHEW BURGESS, BSN RN, PMH-BCInstitute of Psychiatry Acute Care UnitMedical University of South Carolina Hospital Matthew Burgess lost his mother to cancer after her decade-long battle. Through her treatment, he noted the impact of her nurses on her care and her experience. “After her passing, I felt I needed to do something more meaningful to … Read more
JAE ARDA, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPENTrauma Clinical Practice Nurse ExpertAdult Emergency Department, Medical University of South Carolina Before joining the military, Jae Arda’s significant other underwent cancer treatment. She provided hour-long rides to chemotherapy after working overnight shifts, often sleeping on the floor of the infusion suite. Arda was particularly impressed by the primary … Read more
WEATHERLY BRICE, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NE-BCManager, Nursing Professional DevelopmentMedical University of South Carolina Hospital Weatherly Brice lives by the mantra of French essayist Joseph Joubert who reminds us that “to teach is to learn twice.” While she strives to continue her personal learning journey and develop new skill sets, she’s also committed to championing professional … Read more