A Heartfelt Thank You to Dane County Nurses on Nurses Day

by John Reuter

If you’ve ever spent time in a hospital or cared for a loved one through an illness, you know this truth: nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare. They’re the calm in the storm, the steady hand when things feel overwhelming, and the gentle voice that says, “You’re not alone.”

Today is Nurses Day, and I want to take a moment—not as a Realtor, not as a business owner—but as a fellow member of this community—to simply say:

Thank you.

🩺 We See You

To the nurses at UW Health, SSM Health, VA Madison, St. Mary’s, and every clinic in Sun Prairie, Waunakee, DeForest, and beyond…

We see you walking the halls long after your shift should’ve ended.

We see you offering comfort to people who are scared, confused, or hurting—often while carrying your own stress and fatigue.

We see you putting your patients first, even when no one is watching.

💙 You Are the Quiet Heroes

I spent years in the military, and I know what it’s like to serve something bigger than yourself. Nurses do that every single day—without applause, without recognition, and often without rest.

That kind of service is sacred. It’s selfless. And it deserves to be honored—not just with words, but with meaningful appreciation.

🏡 From One Heart to Another

If you’re a nurse reading this, I hope you take a breath today and feel just how valued you are. Not just for the work you do—but for the person you are. Your compassion, your strength, your courage—it leaves a mark on every life you touch.

Through my work with Integrity Homes and the Homes for Heroes program, I’ve had the honor of helping several nurses in our community with their home journeys. And while that’s part of what I do professionally, it’s also personal—because I believe heroes like you deserve someone who puts your needs first, just like you do for others.

But this post isn’t about real estate.

This one’s just to say: we’re grateful for you.

🌼 Take the Moment. You’ve Earned It.

So today, please allow yourself to feel the love. Let your community lift you up. And know that in the homes you’ve helped keep healthy, in the families you’ve reassured, in the lives you’ve changed—you’ve made a difference that lasts.

From all of us at Integrity Homes:

Thank you for showing up. Thank you for caring. Thank you for being you.

Happy Nurses Day. 💙