The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) 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! Share your story.
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DAISY "Say Thank You to a Nurse" (8-1/2 x 11 flyer) |
RECIPIENTS
Summer 2019
- Donna Atherton, RN
Cancer Clinic, Vanderbilt Adult Clinics
- Mary Hannah Baker, BSN, RN
Pediatric Cardiology (PCARD), Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- Emily Burton, BSN, RN
Adult 2 unit, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
- Rachel Henson, BSN, RN
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital
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Spring 2019
- Cordelia Bushong, BSN, RN
Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Vanderbilt Adult Clinics
- Ashlyn Miniat, BSN, RN, TNCC
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- Kristin Nguyen, BSN, RN
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital
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Winter 2018 (Inaugural Recipients)
- Tamera Hawkins, RN, LCCE
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- Diana Levine, LPN
Cancer Clinic, Vanderbilt Adult Clinics
- Meghan Fitzpatrick, BSN, RN
8 South – Inpatient Medicine, Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital
- Mallory Johnson, BSN, RN
Adult 2 unit, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
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