The DAISY Award

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The DAISY Award honors nurses who are dedicated and compassionate in their care. The award is created in honor of Patrick Barnes, who was a patient diagnosed with ITP (Internal Tissue Plasminogen Activator) in 1999. His family wanted to show gratitude for the kind and caring nurses who took care of him.

Nurses, patients, families, and others can nominate nurses for the DAISY Award. The recipient of the award is honored at a public ceremony. They will receive a certificate, hand-carved stone sculpture, and signature lapel pin.

The DAISY Award has been recognized by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, which supports the program as a pathway to excellence for Magnet organizations. In 2010, the organization presented the Daisy Award with the President’s Special Recognition Award at its National Magnet Conference.

To receive the DAISY Award, a nurse or group of nurses must meet a number of qualifications. A nominee must have a commitment to compassion, clinical expertise, and professionalism. He or she must also serve as an outstanding role model.

When the Daisy Award first launched, its creators collaborated with the American Organization of Nurse Executives to help expand the program. Today, over 2,200+ health care facilities across the country have committed to honoring nurses with the DAISY Award.

In addition to the award, DAISY recipients are given access to benefits throughout their career. For example, the recipient may receive a one-year membership in the American Association for Men in Nursing.