Mercy Newsletter

We Remember Bob Masterson His impact lives on through a scholarship that bears his name and helps Maine nursing students.

The Robert Masterson Nursing Scholarship was established by Bob’s family to honor his love of mentoring and teaching students and to provide opportunity to students. The annual $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a senior nursing student attending a Maine college or university who plans to pursue a career in critical care. The Mercy family remembers Bob for his tireless and compassionate commitment to caring for patients and helping colleagues. For more information on how to apply for the scholarship, please visit northernlighthealth.org/masterson

FOR ROBERT MASTERSON, BSN, CCRN, nursing was more than a career or profession; it was truly a passion. Bob earned his nursing degree from the University of San Francisco and was a critical care nurse at Mercy for 30 years. Bob served as a supervisor to many nursing students during their clinical rotations and was known for calmly and confidently guiding others through difficult clinical situations. Bob led by example and embodied the Mercy values in a way that made everyone who worked with him feel privileged and inspired to be a better person and caregiver. Bob retired from Mercy Hospital in January 2013 and passed away from pancreatic cancer just one month later. The Robert Masterson Nursing Scholarship honors Bob’s love for nursing, compassion for patients, and commitment to learning.

2023: A Year of Milestones for Mercy and Its Mission-Based Programs

DID YOU KNOW MERCY HOSPITAL WILL CELEBRATE ITS 105TH BIRTHDAY IN 2023? This year, our mission-based community programs will commemorate important milestones, too. Founded in March 1988, McAuley Residence marked its 35th anniversary of providing comprehensive housing and support to women and mothers in recovery. It’s also a big year for Gary’s House, too. The hospitality home was established in 1998 to help families who need affordable or no-cost accommodations while their loved one receives medical treatment in greater Portland.

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