Stories of Appreciation & Celebration

Regarding the Nurse nomination campaign, I wholeheartedly nominate Nurse Rachel who is a CNM1 in the Anne Young Ward, St James’s Hospital, Dublin. She was fantastic with our Mum who was dying. Rachel was so kind and most helpful, doing whatever she could do to help our Mum, who was so vulnerable. I thank God for Rachel, who was like an Angel in disguise for our Mum!

The Nurse I’m nominating is JOY, she works @ St. MARY’S Hospital Dublin. She is the very best in the world; very caring and dedicated. She is a fantastic nurse and a virtous woman.

Nurse Olga nursed my dad into the next life , Olga is a angel

We nominate Shijimol working in St. Vincent’s hospital. Great service and compassionate. Empathy and faith is her highlight. Thomas.

Hello, my name is Sheila Walsh, I would like to nominate my aunt Therese, a public health nurse based in Kilkenny city. She is a loving, caring mother to her own teenage and adult boys. She is also famous amoung new parents in Kilkenny city for her amazing energy and enthusiasm when she meets the newborn babies, for their visits. She has been known to turn up as Mrs. Clause at times and come to the rescue of many new mothers, including myself. She has 14 grand nieces and nephews, all of which try to attend her services at work and those who cant, she has on call 24/7. She works an additional caring job at the weekend. She runs an annual park run in memory of her beloved son Cian, she volunteers for choirs and pantos and once a year she actually sits down for a Baileys coffee……..

Thank you to our nurses, your work is so challenging and so meaningful and you deserve so much recognition.

I would like to say a sincere thank you to all the nurses who keep our hospitals running and who support us when we need it most. I have so much respect for the work you do.

thanks to all the nurses who are doing amazing work and shoutout to nurses Jennifer from oak ward in children hospital Tallaght who is always smiling and helpful

thank you nurses for all you do! We appreciate you all so much.

thanks to alll the nurse is out there

A huge thank you to all the nurses across the country for the incredible work you do. Your care, kindness and dedication do not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate you.

Thank you for creating this website where the great work of nurses can be recognised. There are some amazing stories here!

Thank you to all the nurses who have supported me and to everyone for sharing such wonderful stories.

Thank you to all the students who are studying so hard to become qualified while doing placements. You are making the world a better and safer place!!

Thank you to all of the nurses who looked after my mother 💞

Thank you to all of the wonderful nurses who have helped my family over the years 🙏

A huge thank you to all the incredible nurses out there. Your compassion, dedication, and hard work make the world a better place.

Thanks so much to all nurses for all that you do. You’re hard working and dedicated and it’s so admirable. It is definitely not an easy job. We appreciate you.

To all nurses everywhere – thank you.

Thank you fror your compassion in the hardest moments, your strength during the longest shifts, and your kindness when it matters most. You bring comfort, care and hope to people when they need it more then ever.

your dedication does not go unnoticed. The world is better because of you. 💙

I had surgery in Mullingar Hospital in October 2025. Things were not as straight forward as they had first appeared to be and things didn’t go at all to plan. I was in hospital for 5 nights. During this time I experienced the exceptional kindness and care of the nurses on the Gynea ward. I want to thank them all but a special “Thank You” to Ceppie who looked after me when I was at my lowest. The care she gave me was second to none and I will be eternally grateful to her for holding my hand at the scariest time of my life. Keep up the good work ladies. You don’t get half the recognition that you deserve.

I’d like to leave my appreciation for Abby K

Recently, in St Vincent’s Hospital, I was transferred from ED to St Andrews Ward to stay on a trolley in the corridor. The staff there were amazing and could not have done enough – especially Sid/Sean, Ed & Ciara. They introduced themselves, reassured me that I was safe, if I needed anything, just call.

I had a great view of how they treated their patients from the CNM, to staff nurses and catering staff.

They were fantastic with all their patients, no ask was to big or to small and they were engaging.

Susan A – Steeple House Clondalkin.

Goes above & beyond her duties and does it all with a smile.

Not only dealing with patients but staff also. Be nice for her to feel appreciated and realise none of what she does goes unnoticed.

Thanks for always been your bubbly helpful self.

Stephen B

I’ll never forget when my little sister told us she’d done CPR for the first time when she started working in a hospital. Thank you to her and all the other nurses like Lea who demonstrate compassion, perseverance, and care when people need it the most.

I have so much admiration for nurses, not only for their medical skills but for their kindness and humanity. I’ve seen how much of a difference those small, caring moments can make. I remember when my grandfather had surgery and was feeling scared and emotional — a nurse bent the rules so both his granddaughters could go in and comfort him. Another time, when my sister was in labor during COVID and couldn’t have anyone with her, a nurse quietly let me in for five minutes because she knew how much she needed it.

These moments might seem small, but they mean everything. They show that nursing is not just a profession, but a deeply human act of care, empathy and compassion.

Thank you to all the incredible nurses for going beyond what’s expected and for making such a difference in people’s lives every single day!!