Orlando Magic Nurse Appreciation Night! Get Discount Tickets, Nurses To Be Honored
About Orlando Magic Nurse Night
- Date: January 10, 2027 at 6:00pm
- Game: Orlando Magic vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Nurse discount tickets: Starting at $50.29 – click here to shop!
- Nurse Honors! Four nurses nominated and selected via an online vote will be honored on the court before the game!
- Enter to Win: One lucky nurse will win 2 FREE tickets to Orlando Magic Nurse Appreciation Night, courtesy of Nurse.org! Click here to enter to win!
As part of our celebration, we’re offering unforgettable pre-game experiences for FOUR exceptional nurses who are nominated and voted upon by the Nurse.org community via an online vote! The nurses who receive the most votes will be honored on the court before the game! They will also receive two complimentary game tickets (courtesy of Nurse.org), a set of JAANUU Scrubs and a pair of Clove shoes.
Click here to nominiate a nurse!
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment for these amazing nurses, and we invite you to be part of an inspiring celebration of our healthcare champs, set against the backdrop of world-class hockey.
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It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
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🏆 On-Court Nurse Recognition
FOUR nurses were invited to the court for the pregame ceremony! The nurse with the most votes received the special title of Nurse of the Night, recognized in front of thousands of fans at the Kia Center. The three runners-up were also present on the court during the pregame ceremony!
Here are the 4 nurses who received the most votes!
Luping He — Nurse of the Night
I am nominating Luping because she is an exceptional nurse who ALWAYS goes above and beyond for her patients and her coworkers. Luping works at Nemours Children’s Hospital, first in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit and now as a vascular access nurse. You can always count on Luping to go the extra mile and it is not unusual to see her staying late to ensure a patient is safely cared for or to ensure her team is well supported. Luping will still come check on the PICU staff, covering lunches, helping with patient care, and checking on the nurses when they are having emotionally difficult days- as can often times happen in a pediatric ICU. Luping frequently makes big batches of food and brings it in “just because” or invites the entire unit to her house for a potluck style gathering (except she makes also much food herself that people have stopped bringing extra!!) and tirelessly champions other departments and colleagues to make them feel appreciated. I cannot think of a better person who embodies the persona of an excellent nurse and I am proud to work with such a stellar individual.
Joshua Nieves
Josh consistently goes above and beyond for his patients, not because it’s expected, but because it’s who he is. He has a rare ability to build immediate, genuine connections—patients feel seen, heard, and cared for the moment he walks into the room. Whether it’s taking extra time to explain a procedure, offering reassurance during stressful moments, or advocating for a patient when it matters most, Josh approaches nursing with both skill, heart, and contagious laughter!
What truly sets Josh apart is that his compassion doesn’t stop when his shift ends. In his spare time, he volunteers at his former veterinary clinic, continuing to serve others simply because he cares. This speaks volumes about his character and his commitment to helping those who can’t speak for themselves. Josh embodies the spirit of nursing through empathy, selflessness, and unwavering dedication, making him more than deserving of this recognition on Nurse Night.
Shonda Gregory
This paticular nurse is one of the best in my opinion. I’ve seen her take very bad situations and turn them around. She is a psych nurse, so you know she has to deal with a lot. I’ve never seen her take anything personal, she’s helped me understand we all have bad days and we are human.
Jacqueline Gilbert
Jacqueline is one of my charge nurses in the Operating room at Nemours Children’s. She is exception at running the board, listening to her co-workers concerns and ensuring the top level care for our patients. She is a strong advocate for not only our patients, but her peers as well. Jacqueline is our voice of reason and is well respected for her calm under pressure. No amount of change or stress changes her outward demeanor. She is amazing!
- 🏆 Each winner received 2 game tickets, courtesy of Nurse.org.
- 🎁 Winners also received Fabletics scrubs, Clove shoes, and other prizes!
As part of this slam dunk of appreciation, Mel’s Crafty Corner is thrilled to offer nurse-basketball-themed t-shirts! Equip your gear to show your support and pride in style. Shirts start at $28 and will sell out, shop now!
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October 8, 2026
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