05/08/2026
๐๐ Happy Nurses Appreciation Week! ๐๐
Homestead of Osage City is proud to celebrate TWO incredible nurses who make a difference every single day in our community! ๐ฉโโ๏ธโจ
๐ Jessica Graybeal โ Resident Care Coordinator ๐
๐ So happy youโre a piece of our story ๐งฉโจ
๐ Celebrating 5 years with Homestead of Osage City!
๐ฉบ How long have you been a nurse?
19 amazing years!
๐ฅ Where have you practiced?
Mostly in geriatricsโand sheโs grown to truly love this population โค๏ธ
โญ Favorite area of nursing?
Outpatient endoscopy
๐ What do you love about your job?
Jessica loves that nursing is a lifelong learning journey ๐ She enjoys teaching patients and families, helping them feel comfortable, informed, and less overwhelmed.
๐ฑ Advice for future nurses:
Start from the ground up as a CNA or CMA ๐ The bedside is where you learn compassion, respect, and the true heart of caregiving.
๐ฟ Outside of work:
Spending time with her daughter and family, and enjoying the outdoors ๐
๐ฌ Quote:
"Taking care of people isnโt just my jobโitโs something I truly care about, and Iโm grateful I get to do it every day." ๐
๐ Diane Higgins โ Night Shift Nurse Extraordinaire ๐
๐ Our reliable, hardworking night nurse who keeps everything running smoothly!
๐ฉบ Career journey:
Started as a CNA in 1996 and became an LPN in 1998 ๐
โค๏ธ Passion in nursing:
Long-term geriatric care has always held a special place in her heart
โญ Favorite place to work:
A memory care unit for 6 years ๐ง ๐
๐ฌ What keeps her going?
The meaningful 1:1 conversations with residents ๐ซถ
๐ฑ Advice for future nurses:
Take care of yourself first ๐ You canโt care for others if youโre running on empty.
๐๏ธ Fun fact:
She LOVES thrifting! ๐โจ
๐ Thank you, Jessica and Diane, for your compassion, dedication, and the heart you bring to nursing every day. We are so lucky to have you! ๐๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐ฉโโ๏ธ