Emergency · Seattle
Maya Reyes, RN
ER Nurse, Harborview Medical Center
Twelve years in the ER. Maya has seen it all — and still greets every patient by name.
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The scale of their commitment
These numbers represent real people — nurses who chose this work and show up for it, every day, across every corner of Washington State.
Why it matters
Recognition is not a reward. It's a responsibility.
Nurses in Washington State carry an extraordinary weight — not just the clinical demands of their work, but the emotional labor of being present for people at their most vulnerable. They do this without fanfare, without adequate recognition, and often without rest.
Trust Nurses exists because gratitude, when it is specific and sincere, changes things. It reminds nurses why they chose this work. It reminds communities what they depend on. And it builds the kind of trust that makes healthcare — and everything else — possible.
From the community
"My nurse, Carla, sat with me for an hour after my diagnosis — not because she had to, but because she knew I needed someone there. I don't know how to thank a person for that. But I want to try."
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How it works
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- Nurses are notified and receive a personal message of gratitude from the community.
- Stories are archived as a permanent public record of Washington nursing excellence.
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Patients, families, colleagues, and community members across Washington State are welcome to submit.