Annie Nudas
February 2026
Annie
Nudas
,
BSN, RN, CPN
Pediatrics
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch
,
NJ
United States
She brought compassion, patience, and kindness into our daughter’s hospital stay, and that is something we will never forget.
During my son's five-and-a-half-day PICU stay, all of the nurses were great, but Annie went above and beyond. Even when my son wasn’t being the nicest little boy, she truly understood and continued to treat him like an angel. Even when it came down to me, she would let me sneak away, knowing I needed a moment, and if she needed me, she would simply give me a call. She understands and shows the real meaning of nursing.
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My daughter was so scared when she was admitted. As a parent, there is nothing worse than watching your child not feel well and not being able to fix it. From the very first day, Annie treated her like she was her own. She didn’t just come in to do her job and leave. She sat with her. She talked to her. She explained things in a way my daughter could understand instead of just talking to the adults in the room.
There was one time when my daughter was really uncomfortable and anxious. Annie stayed longer than she had to, helping calm her down and making sure she felt safe. She adjusted her pillows, checked on her often, and even found little ways to make her smile. It may have seemed small, but to us it meant everything.
As parents, we noticed how attentive she was. She didn’t rush. She listened. She answered our questions without making us feel like we were bothering her. She made a very stressful situation feel manageable. You can tell when someone truly cares, and she does. She brought compassion, patience, and kindness into our daughter’s hospital stay, and that is something we will never forget. We are so grateful for her and believe she represents what nursing is supposed to be about. Thank you for considering her for this award. She deserves it more than we can put into words.
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During the award ceremony held on February 18th on the Pediatric Unit, Annie’s Director of Patient Care, Debra Petersen, MS, APRN, NEA-BC said that perhaps her most genuine quality is that of showing concern and empathy for the well-being of her patients and their families. She has also role modeled for new staff and has supported them with her preceptor skills. “It’s without reservation that Annie be publicly acknowledged and thanked for all her outstanding years of kind service, stepping up to be our unit safety coach and her untiring commitment to her patients, families, and colleagues,” she said.
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My daughter was so scared when she was admitted. As a parent, there is nothing worse than watching your child not feel well and not being able to fix it. From the very first day, Annie treated her like she was her own. She didn’t just come in to do her job and leave. She sat with her. She talked to her. She explained things in a way my daughter could understand instead of just talking to the adults in the room.
There was one time when my daughter was really uncomfortable and anxious. Annie stayed longer than she had to, helping calm her down and making sure she felt safe. She adjusted her pillows, checked on her often, and even found little ways to make her smile. It may have seemed small, but to us it meant everything.
As parents, we noticed how attentive she was. She didn’t rush. She listened. She answered our questions without making us feel like we were bothering her. She made a very stressful situation feel manageable. You can tell when someone truly cares, and she does. She brought compassion, patience, and kindness into our daughter’s hospital stay, and that is something we will never forget. We are so grateful for her and believe she represents what nursing is supposed to be about. Thank you for considering her for this award. She deserves it more than we can put into words.
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During the award ceremony held on February 18th on the Pediatric Unit, Annie’s Director of Patient Care, Debra Petersen, MS, APRN, NEA-BC said that perhaps her most genuine quality is that of showing concern and empathy for the well-being of her patients and their families. She has also role modeled for new staff and has supported them with her preceptor skills. “It’s without reservation that Annie be publicly acknowledged and thanked for all her outstanding years of kind service, stepping up to be our unit safety coach and her untiring commitment to her patients, families, and colleagues,” she said.