The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses nursing recognizes nursing for providing extraordinary care to patients and their families. The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Duke HomeCare & Hospice to receive The DAISY Award which is presented quarterly.
The award recognizes nurses for:
- Caring: Demonstrating extraordinary compassionate care of patients and their families.
- Advocating: Going above and beyond and serving as a voice for the patient’s needs or wants.
- Leading: Being an extraordinary team member, demonstrating professionalism and outstanding clinical skills. Working with peers to improve the nursing profession and patient care.