GoFundMe Started For NJ Nurse Burned, Assaulted By Coworker

HACKENSACK, NJ — A GoFundMe has been created for the nurse from Hackensack University Medical Center after she was set on fire and hit with a wrench during an assault at work on Monday morning.

The nurse, a 54-year-old patient care technician, required stitches and was treated in a specialized burn hospital for further treatment of burns to her face and multiple areas of her body. According to a report, she is in critical but stable condition.

The nurse suspected of burning the victim, Nicholas Pagano, 31, was found dead Tuesday. Officials have not released a motive for the attack. Read more: Nurse Who Set Woman On Fire Found Dead In Camden County: Police

The GoFundMe is set for a goal of $50,000. So far, there have been almost $5,000 raised in donations. It is being organized by Nita Ibrahim, a nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center.

“This patient care tech was a hard-working woman,” said Ibrahim on the GoFundMe page. “Everyone enjoyed working with her, including her patients. A kind woman who worked hard every day and never took any shortcuts.”

Donations will go to help support the victim and her family. You can donate at the GoFundMe page here.