05/07/2026
Recently, a mother reached out after her daughter visited our pediatric emergency room at Niswonger Children's Hospital to recognize Kayden, one of our registered nurses, for the compassion and kindness he showed their family.
Throughout Healthcare and Nurses Week, we’ve been sharing patient reviews celebrating the incredible care our team members provide every day.
This story was shared directly with us and was too meaningful not to pass along.
In her message, she shared that her daughter has often had difficult experiences with IVs and medical procedures, but said Kayden immediately helped change the atmosphere during their visit.
She described him as compassionate, gentle and attentive, taking the time to care for her daughter not only physically but emotionally as well.
She shared how much it meant that he involved her daughter in conversations about her care, encouraged her to ask questions and made sure she felt heard throughout the entire process.
When her daughter shared her dream of becoming a doctor one day, Kayden surprised her with a stethoscope of her own — a small gesture that made a lasting impact on their family.
As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and this moment perfectly reflects the compassion and connection our nurses bring to the families they care for each day.
“You can 100% tell he cares about the kids and enjoys his job," her mother said.
Thank you, Kayden, for the compassionate care you provide our patients and families each day and thank you to the families who take the time to recognize and celebrate our team alongside us.
