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Nominate a Nurse for a Daisy Award

What is The DAISY Award?

The DAISY Award recognizes exceptional nurses who go above and beyond to provide outstanding clinical care and compassionate support to patients and families. This award is an opportunity for patients and their families to honor nurses who make a meaningful difference in their healthcare experience and embody the spirit of excellence in nursing every day.

How Does It Work?

Patients, family members, and colleagues can nominate a nurse who exemplifies extraordinary compassionate care. Nominations are based on experiences that highlight the following qualities:

  • Compassion: Providing heartfelt support and understanding during difficult times.
  • Excellence: Delivering high-quality clinical care with professionalism and skill.
  • Advocacy: Standing up for patients’ needs and ensuring their voices are heard.
  • Dedication: Committing to continuous improvement and patient-centered care.
  • Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.

Why The DAISY Award?

Nurses play a vital role in the healthcare system, and their impact extends far beyond clinical tasks. The DAISY Award celebrates the dedication, compassion, and skill of nurses, acknowledging their hard work and the integral role they play in patient care. By recognizing nurses, we not only honor their contributions but also inspire a culture of excellence and gratitude within our healthcare community.

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Nomination Form

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program started in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Pat’s family experienced first-hand the difference his nurses made in his care through clinical excellence and outstanding compassionate care. The family created The DAISY Award to express gratitude to nurses and to enable other patients, families, and staff to thank and honor their special nurses. Please visit DAISYFoundation.org to learn more about Pat’s story and how The DAISY Award recognizes Extraordinary Nurses. Complete this form to share your story of how a nurse made a difference in your care or that of someone you know:

First name of the nurse you are nominating
Last name of the nurse you are nominating
If you would like to nominate multiple team members for The DAISY Team Award, please list each name separated by a comma (e.g. Jane, Joe)
Name of organization where your nurse works
Please provide the name of the location where you received care from this nurse. Be as specific as possible, e.g., Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital, not only Baylor Scott & White. If applicable, please include the department so we can locate your nurse.
Location where care was provided by this nurse
Where were you when you received care from this nurse? If you had a room number, please enter it below. If you did not have a room number, please provide the unit, department, or clinic name.
Date(s) care was provided by this nurse
City where your nurse works
State where your nurse works
Please describe a specific situation or story that clearly demonstrates how this nurse made a meaningful difference in your care.
Example Story:
"Our 88 year old mother was a patient for 2 weeks. Mom was on a roller coaster, we never knew what to expect. Everything was new and frightening to us as we watched her struggle to live. Through it all, Tami was there, working tirelessly, diligently, helping Mom and us understand issues and ramifications. She patiently explained things to us, sometimes more than once, until we got it. Of utmost importance to her was Mom's comfort. Tami was also concerned–expressed repeatedly–about each of us, Mom's family, as we went through our own emotional and exhausting roller coaster rides. We looked forward each day to seeing Tami. She obviously cared deeply for Mom. Tami became like family to us. I wanted to hug her hello and goodbye. Everyday her knowledge and skills were evident. Such as, for one tiny example, the day 02 saturation was dropping, chest tubes were in, Tami analyzed the best position to put mom into with those tubes in order to maximize 02 saturation. It worked. Tami's tireless, devoted, and skilled passion for our mother's well being made a huge impression on us. She stood out as a nurse willing and able to go beyond the normal call of duty."
Where Did You Learn About Daisy?
Where did you learn about DAISY?
To ensure your nurse is recognized, if we have clarifying questions, please provide your contact information.
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Your first & last name
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