Go Beyond Gratitude: How to Honor Your Nurse Managers
The DAISY Foundation has honored nurses’ commitment to extraordinary care. Now, it hopes to honor more nurse managers for their commitment to nurses.
You Matter Cart Shows Nurses Their Compassion Is Appreciated
The You Matter Cart, loaded with journals, coloring books, hand lotion, and more, rolls through the hospital spreading a little joy to nurses.
Nurse Recognition Programs Refuel and Help Build Resilience
Nurse recognition programs show nurses their contributions are not only appreciated, they're invaluable. Now, more than ever, these programs are essential.
Why DAISY Award Nominations Matter Now More Than Ever
The stories written in DAISY Award nominations shine the light on all the good that continues to go on in healthcare today.
Recognition is especially meaningful during the COVID-19 pandemic
The nursing world has shifted attention from the Year of the Nurse and Midwife to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year was going to be the time to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives internationally. Who could have imagined the critical importance of nurses would be brought into focus by the COVID-19 pandemic?
It’s the Year of the Nurse and Midwife: Why does it matter?
When the World Health Organization designated 2020 — the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth — as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, we were thrilled. Of course, we at The DAISY Foundation are among the nursing profession’s most ardent cheerleaders.
DAISY Team Award demonstrates power of working together
We introduced The DAISY Team Award in 2013, and it has been a great addition to our statement of gratitude to nurses. The award celebrates teams, led by nurses, doing extraordinary things for patients and their families. Do you know a great team that deserves an award?
The DAISY Award celebrates ‘Camp Fire’ and other amazing nurse teams
We introduced a team DAISY Award in 2013, and it has been a great addition to our statement of gratitude to nurses. Its acceptance is due, in part, to the increased emphasis in healthcare on interprofessional teams.
Deadline approaches to fund your nursing research through DAISY!
In addition to expressing gratitude to nurses by recognizing compassionate care, The DAISY Foundation helps fund nursing research and evidence-based practice projects. Apply today!