The DAISY Award

Want to Say Thank You To Your Nurse?

Share your story of compassionate and skillful nursing care.

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way.

Please say thank you by sharing your story of how a nurse made a difference you will never forget!

DAISY Award Winners

• March, 2024 - Jamelyn R. Smith RN CCU

  by Laker, J. | Apr 16, 2024

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  "We are very fortunate to have met her!"
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• January, 2024 - Tiffany Haynes, RN, 3T

  by Laker, J. | Feb 15, 2024

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  "I felt relief with having Tiffany as my nurse."
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• November, 2023 - Taylor Tincher, RN

  by Laker, J. | Dec 20, 2023

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  "Taylor saved my life! I am not exaggerating or speaking in theoretical feelings."
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• September, 2023 - Anna Carter Ihle, RN, LDRP

  by Laker, J. | Oct 26, 2023

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  "I have never felt so heard and cared for. She really helped in a critical time and during my difficult delivery."
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• October, 2023 - Violet Bates, RN

  by Laker, J. | Oct 24, 2023

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  "We have true heroes on our unit and Violet deserves to be recognized as one of them!"
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