Ohio’s Hospice Nursing Honor Guard Celebrates the Legacy of Deborah Morgenstern
Deborah Morgenstern worked as a nurse for over 35 years, and was very proud to have touched and supported the lives of so many patients. She was recently honored for her tireless effort by the Ohio’s Hospice Nursing Honor Guard.
The Guard travels to wherever the patient calls home to acknowledge a patient’s many years of service as a nurse. The Guard honored Morgenstern with a heartfelt tribute at Oakwood Village in Springfield.
Ohio’s Hospice Nursing Honor Guard member and Team Leader, Missy Studebaker, said, “Nursing is giving of oneself to enhance the lives of others. We join today to honor you, Deborah, for your commitment to caring. We want to formally acknowledge your many years of service as a nurse and to note that your accomplishments are measured in the lives you affected through dedication and perseverance.”
Morgenstern graduated from Wright State University with her BSN. She worked most of her career at Springfield Community Hospital in the Medical Surgical Unit.
She also worked as a discharge case manager from 2010 until 2013. In 2011, Morgenstern was part of the move from Springfield Community Hospital to Springfield Regional Hospital.
She then worked at Ohio Valley Medical Center from 2013 until 2015. Since its kickoff during National Nurses Week in 2016, the Nursing Honor Guard has performed more than 200 tributes at the bedside of nurses who are in the care of Ohio’s Hospice.
Dressed in traditional and historical uniforms comprised of a blue and red cape, white dress and cap, the Guard honored Morgenstern for her commitment to the nursing profession. The Guard reads the Nightengale Pledge during the ceremony.
Since its kickoff during National Nurses Week in 2016, the Nursing Honor Guard has performed more than 200 tributes at the bedside of nurses who are in our care.
Nurses across Ohio’s Hospice volunteer to be a part of the Nursing Honor Guard traveling to honor nurses who are in hospice care with Ohio’s Hospice. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this special journey and serving in the Ohio’s Hospice Nursing Honor Guard, email RequestNursingHonorGuard@OhiosHospice.org for more information.
