USI Nursing is pleased to present The DAISY Award® for extraordinary USI nurse educators and USI nursing students.
The DAISY Foundation™ was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died from complications of the autoimmune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem.
The DAISY Award is in over 6,000 healthcare facilities and schools of nursing internationally. It is a recognition program for nurses wherever they practice, in whatever role they serve, and throughout their careers–from nursing student through lifetime achievement.
The DAISY Award
for Extraordinary USI Nurse Educators
Eligibility/Who may receive a Faculty DAISY Award?
- Full-Time USI Nursing Faculty
- Part-Time USI Nursing Faculty
Criteria:
- Models professional nursing attributes.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and nursing that inspires and motivates students.
- Demonstrates interest in and respect for learners.
- Uses personal attributes that facilitate professional growth. (Examples: caring, confidence, patience, integrity, and flexibility.
- Demonstrates fair and unbiased in his/her treatment of individual students.
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills.
- Develops collaborative working relationships with students and colleagues.
Nominations will be accepted September 3 through December 31, 2024.
You may only nominate one nurse educator per annual award cycle.
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary USI Nursing Students
Eligibility/Who may receive a Student DAISY Award?
- Baccalaureate (BSN) and RN-BSN Students
- MSN Students
- DNP Students
Criteria:
- Demonstrates commitment to compassionate care of patients and families.
- Establishes a connection with patients, families and peers by building trust and respect.
- Advocates strongly for patients and families.
- Demonstrates exemplary professional behaviors. Examples: Respectful, accountable, responsible, great communicator, ethical, culturally sensitive, system’s thinker, advocate for patient needs and patient safety.
- Demonstrates exemplary team behaviors. Examples: Civil, helpful, cooperative, can lead and follow, supportive, encourager and mentor.
Nominations will be accepted September 3 through December 31, 2024.
You may only nominate one nursing student per annual award cycle.