Jessica Hogue
February 2026
Jessica
Hogue
,
BSN, RN
Med Surg
Utah Valley Hospital
Provo
,
UT
United States
Her compassion, steadiness, and the way she effortlessly balanced professionalism with humanity showed us she is exactly the kind of nurse every family hopes for.
During an extremely stressful moment in life, Jessica demonstrated compassion, presence, and truly exceptional nursing care. Even during an incredibly busy shift, she made my dad and our family feel like a priority at all times. She consistently followed through on every request promptly and never made us feel like a burden, even though we knew how much was on her plate.
What stood out most was the way she supported us when we disagreed with a tech’s approach. Jess listened carefully, validated our concerns, and even shared a personal experience that helped us feel understood and not alone. Her empathy in that moment eased so much fear.
Jess brought a motherly, calming presence into the room, something you can’t teach. She spoke gently, treated my dad with dignity, and brought genuine warmth every time she entered. Despite only having her for a couple of 12-hour shifts, she made us feel as if we had known her for years.
When we hugged her at the end of her shift, it was because she had become an emotional anchor for us in a moment when we desperately needed one. Her compassion, steadiness, and the way she effortlessly balanced professionalism with humanity showed us she is exactly the kind of nurse every family hopes for. She made an unforgettable difference in our care experience.
Jess’s care changed the entire atmosphere of my dad’s hospitalization. Her presence brought a sense of steadiness and reassurance that shifted our experience from feeling overwhelmed to feeling supported. Because she was so attentive and responsive, I was able to spend my energy being present with my dad instead of worrying about whether he was getting the care he needed.
Her kindness also helped soften the emotional weight of the situation. She treated my dad with such dignity that it brought peace to our family, especially during moments when he couldn’t speak or advocate for himself. Knowing he was in the hands of someone who truly cared eased an enormous amount of fear.
Her impact went far beyond excellent clinical care. She brought humanity and compassion into a situation that desperately needed both. She made one of the hardest experiences of our lives gentler, safer, and more bearable.
What stood out most was the way she supported us when we disagreed with a tech’s approach. Jess listened carefully, validated our concerns, and even shared a personal experience that helped us feel understood and not alone. Her empathy in that moment eased so much fear.
Jess brought a motherly, calming presence into the room, something you can’t teach. She spoke gently, treated my dad with dignity, and brought genuine warmth every time she entered. Despite only having her for a couple of 12-hour shifts, she made us feel as if we had known her for years.
When we hugged her at the end of her shift, it was because she had become an emotional anchor for us in a moment when we desperately needed one. Her compassion, steadiness, and the way she effortlessly balanced professionalism with humanity showed us she is exactly the kind of nurse every family hopes for. She made an unforgettable difference in our care experience.
Jess’s care changed the entire atmosphere of my dad’s hospitalization. Her presence brought a sense of steadiness and reassurance that shifted our experience from feeling overwhelmed to feeling supported. Because she was so attentive and responsive, I was able to spend my energy being present with my dad instead of worrying about whether he was getting the care he needed.
Her kindness also helped soften the emotional weight of the situation. She treated my dad with such dignity that it brought peace to our family, especially during moments when he couldn’t speak or advocate for himself. Knowing he was in the hands of someone who truly cared eased an enormous amount of fear.
Her impact went far beyond excellent clinical care. She brought humanity and compassion into a situation that desperately needed both. She made one of the hardest experiences of our lives gentler, safer, and more bearable.