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I am writing to nominate my brother-in-law, Rick Cornett, for the Salute to Nurses. Although I have not been a patient of Rick’s, several of my family members have. You see, my mother lives with Rick and my sister in their home. Our mother is 84 years old and has many health problems including a benign brain tumor and just had a total shoulder replacement. Fortunately, Rick has been there to take care of her medical needs. But Rick has bigger challenges. My sister, who was also a nurse, has had serious health problems for several years. She has had numerous dangerous surgeries to repair her intestinal tract and she was in critical condition on three occasions. Through it all, Rick was there, after working long hours, to change her bandages, apply her intravenous feedings and dispense her medications. My mother and sister have been blessed to have Rick care for them. However, with some times very little sleep and not time for himself, Rick never let his professionalism or quality of care for his patients at the hospital decline in any way. In January 2007, after being praised by his patients and co-workers, Rick was awarded the Employee of the Month for his unit. In June, Rick was also awarded the “Spirit Award” for leading by example, exceeding standards and inspiring other nurses around him. You see, Rick is a nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week and I’ve never heard him complain. Rick is the most caring, compassionate and kindest person I’ve ever known and I admire him very much.
Nominated by Mark Payne