May 6, 2026

Marissa’s nursing career started early—mostly treating her little brothers and a collection of stuffed animals. Today, she’s a peer and colleague to the woman who inspired it all: her mom, Melody. They share a unit, a passion for patients, and some very important advice about compression socks.

Two women standing against painted wall

A Mother’s Day Story from ICU-Critical Care

Two women standing against painted wall

Marissa’s nursing career started early—mostly treating her little brothers and a collection of stuffed animals. Today, she’s a peer and colleague to the woman who inspired it all: her mom, Melody. They share a unit, a passion for patients, and some very important advice about compression socks.