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NP's Making a Difference

Posted over 6 years ago by Arlene Wright

FNPN would like to compile our members' sharing and caring stories related to Hurricane Irma.  We have all witnessed extraordinary acts of kindness that need to be recognized and heard. Please share that with us by posting in the comments section. 

We hope to spotlight these stories in our upcoming newsletter.

Thank you! 


Comments

Laura Williams over 6 years ago

Last Saturday I was pleased to assist nurses, nursing assistance and staff evacuate 120+ people from Brookdale Bayshore which is on the bay in Tampa. With all the negative press about the ALF/SNF (which is well deserved) I thought it was important to share what I witnessed which was nothing short of a miracle. With love and kindness each resident with there pets were ushered into busses and safely relocated to a high dry location. That is just one example of the kindness the staff in the seven facilities I have patients in worked tirelessly to make sure this volnerable population felt safe and had all there needs meet. Yes this industry has many problems but there are many wonderful people working hard to provide daily care in difficult situations.

AnnMarie Morrisseau over 6 years ago

I just want to give well deserved credit to a selfless nurse practitioner, Deborah Piccaluga, whom I have the pleasure to work with. She has been without power, internet service, and running water in Collier County since the day Hurricane Irma struck. Deborah and her boyfriend, Hernand Nunez, took it upon themselves to raise $6000.00 with the help of friends and other connections. Yesterday (September 16th), they purchased supplies, water, food, and other goods at Walmart with that money and personally delivered them to the farm workers in Immokalee who lost everything in the storm. Deborah demonstrated that even individuals can make a difference during such devastation. I'm so proud to work with such a kind and giving colleague.


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