Nurses at UAMC find their work rewarding because they are able to influence patients' lives and health, see patients improve during their hospital stay, and send patients home with a second chance at life. Working at an academic medical center like UAMC provides a research-based environment where all disciplines work together towards a common goal of superior patient care. Nurses appreciate being part of a team that provides the best care possible to critically ill children and supports one another through challenging times.

1. What’s it like to be a UAMC nurse?
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2. Richard, RN, BSN, CMSRN
“My interaction with patients helps determine both their health in the near future and their quality of life. The most rewarding part of
my job is that ability to influence and change the lives of every patient I see.”
“UAMC has set a standard envied by other organizations. We continue developing and growing our standards—embracing
innovation and a culture of change in order to ensure a superior quality of patient care.”
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3. Heather, RN, BSN
“It’s so rewarding to see patients improve over the course of their hospital stay.”
“Working at an academic medical center sets UAMC apart. It gives us a research-based environment full of new insights and perspectives, where
all disciplines work together toward a common goal.”
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4. Melanie, RNC, BSN
“We become very close to our patients and families. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a healthy baby go home with ecstatic parents after
such an emotional roller coaster.”
“It means a lot to be part of the facility known among the community as the best place families can bring critically ill children for help.”
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5. Brandy, RN
“I love those last few minutes before shift change where I enter each patient’s room one last time to see if they need anything and
they ask, ‘Will you be back tomorrow?’ That’s when I know they really appreciated my work.”
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6. Genevieve, RN ,BSN
“The most rewarding part of my job is sending a patient home with a second chance at life.”
“My colleagues are my family, and the support we give one another makes UAMC a wonderful place to work.”
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7. Gabby, RN-BC, MSN/Ed.
“Families depend on me during one of life’s most challenging and distressful times—a child’s illness. And UAMC gives me the tools and
overarching support I need to perform at my best.”
“I knew I was happy to be part of the UAMC team after one particular occasion in a room with a very sick child who was surrounded by amazing
doctors, nurses, respiratory staff—all laser focused on helping this child. It was a moment of pride and honor to be part of this amazing and giving
team.”
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8. Sarah, RN
“It’s that moment you provide a listening ear, a hug or offer support the patient didn’t receive elsewhere that nursing is so
rewarding.”
“UAMC is a 'family' of colleagues that support each other on a daily basis. Each day we encourage and inspire one another to be
the best at what we do. That kind of teamwork makes coming to work exciting.”
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9. Faith, MS RN, M. Ed.
“I am grateful for UAMC’s commitment to growth programs for nurses, and being afforded many opportunities to attend classes.
The education specialists are both master practitioners and brilliant teachers.”
“No other institution in the state is able to offer this level of exposure to its nurses and staff, all in a day’s work! It is an honor and
privilege to be involved in the cutting edge technology and expertise of our team.”
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10. Faith, MS RN, M. Ed.
“I am grateful for UAMC’s commitment to growth programs for nurses, and being afforded many opportunities to attend classes.
The education specialists are both master practitioners and brilliant teachers.”
“No other institution in the state is able to offer this level of exposure to its nurses and staff, all in a day’s work! It is an honor and
privilege to be involved in the cutting edge technology and expertise of our team.”
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