DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The Daisy Award Foundation was formed in November 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). As Patrick’s family brainstormed what to do in his memory, the one really positive thing they could hold onto from the experience of his eight-week hospitalization was the skillful and amazingly compassionate care he received from his nurses - even when he was totally sedated. When Pat died, his family felt compelled to express their profound gratitude to nurses for the work they do for patients and their families every day. Nationwide Children’s Hospital staff, as well as patients and families, can nominate an extraordinary nurse using the links below. Daisy Award recipients are recognized quarterly and winners receive the national Daisy Award sculpture, a Daisy Award pin and certificate as well as Cinnabon rolls (a favorite of Patrick’s). Patients, Families, Visitors and Friends Have you or someone close to you received care from a wonderful nurse? Tell us about him or her! Fill out a Daisy Award Nomination form to nominate your nurse. Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employees Do you work with an exceptional nurse? Tell us about him or her! Fill out a Daisy Award Nomination form to nominate your co-worker.
Meet Our Latest Daisy Award Winner: Molly MacKay, RN
Molly MacKay, RN
The quarterly Nationwide Children’s Hospital Daisy Award was presented to Molly MacKay, RN, of C5B. The Daisy Award is given in appreciation of the important difference our nurses make in the lives of our patients and families at Nationwide Children’s. Says Molly’s nominator: “Our child was admitted with what was, at the time, an unknown illness. He was so sick with high fevers and as a mom, I was terrified to see him that way. Every person that came into our room was sympathetic and always asked what they could do, but one nurse surpassed them all: Molly. She assured me and showed compassion, but she also did something that no one else did - she offered further solutions. … This young lady seemed young in years but went above and beyond in what she offered to us. Molly read between the lines. She saw what I couldn’t articulate and addressed what I didn’t know I needed yet. She is what every patient doesn’t know they need. So thank you, Molly. You are a rare gem and myself, my husband and our little one can’t thank you enough.”
DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The Daisy Award Foundation was formed in November 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). As Patrick’s family brainstormed what to do in his memory, the one really positive thing they could hold onto from the experience of his eight-week hospitalization was the skillful and amazingly compassionate care he received from his nurses - even when he was totally sedated. When Pat died, his family felt compelled to express their profound gratitude to nurses for the work they do for patients and their families every day. Nationwide Children’s Hospital staff, as well as patients and families, can nominate an extraordinary nurse using the links below. Daisy Award recipients are recognized quarterly and winners receive the national Daisy Award sculpture, a Daisy Award pin and certificate as well as Cinnabon rolls (a favorite of Patrick’s). Patients, Families, Visitors and Friends Have you or someone close to you received care from a wonderful nurse? Tell us about him or her! Fill out a Daisy Award Nomination form to nominate your nurse. Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employees Do you work with an exceptional nurse? Tell us about him or her! Fill out a Daisy Award Nomination form to nominate your co-worker.
Meet Our Latest Daisy Award Winner: Molly MacKay, RN
Molly MacKay, RN
The quarterly Nationwide Children’s Hospital Daisy Award was presented to Molly MacKay, RN, of C5B. The Daisy Award is given in appreciation of the important difference our nurses make in the lives of our patients and families at Nationwide Children’s. Says Molly’s nominator: “Our child was admitted with what was, at the time, an unknown illness. He was so sick with high fevers and as a mom, I was terrified to see him that way. Every person that came into our room was sympathetic and always asked what they could do, but one nurse surpassed them all: Molly. She assured me and showed compassion, but she also did something that no one else did - she offered further solutions. … This young lady seemed young in years but went above and beyond in what she offered to us. Molly read between the lines. She saw what I couldn’t articulate and addressed what I didn’t know I needed yet. She is what every patient doesn’t know they need. So thank you, Molly. You are a rare gem and myself, my husband and our little one can’t thank you enough.”
DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The Daisy Award Foundation was formed in November 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). As Patrick’s family brainstormed what to do in his memory, the one really positive thing they could hold onto from the experience of his eight-week hospitalization was the skillful and amazingly compassionate care he received from his nurses - even when he was totally sedated. When Pat died, his family felt compelled to express their profound gratitude to nurses for the work they do for patients and their families every day. Nationwide Children’s Hospital staff, as well as patients and families, can nominate an extraordinary nurse using the links below. Daisy Award recipients are recognized quarterly and winners receive the national Daisy Award sculpture, a Daisy Award pin and certificate as well as Cinnabon rolls (a favorite of Patrick’s). Patients, Families, Visitors and Friends Have you or someone close to you received care from a wonderful nurse? Tell us about him or her! Fill out a Daisy Award Nomination form to nominate your nurse. Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employees Do you work with an exceptional nurse? Tell us about him or her! Fill out a Daisy Award Nomination form to nominate your co-worker.
DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The Daisy Award Foundation was formed in November 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). As Patrick’s family brainstormed what to do in his memory, the one really positive thing they could hold onto from the experience of his eight-week hospitalization was the skillful and amazingly compassionate care he received from his nurses - even when he was totally sedated. When Pat died, his family felt compelled to express their profound gratitude to nurses for the work they do for patients and their families every day.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital staff, as well as patients and families, can nominate an extraordinary nurse using the links below.
Daisy Award recipients are recognized quarterly and winners receive the national Daisy Award sculpture, a Daisy Award pin and certificate as well as Cinnabon rolls (a favorite of Patrick’s).
Patients, Families, Visitors and Friends
Have you or someone close to you received care from a wonderful nurse? Tell us about him or her! Fill out a Daisy Award Nomination form to nominate your nurse.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employees
Do you work with an exceptional nurse? Tell us about him or her! Fill out a Daisy Award Nomination form to nominate your co-worker.
Meet Our Latest Daisy Award Winner: Molly MacKay, RN
Molly MacKay, RN
The quarterly Nationwide Children’s Hospital Daisy Award was presented to Molly MacKay, RN, of C5B. The Daisy Award is given in appreciation of the important difference our nurses make in the lives of our patients and families at Nationwide Children’s. Says Molly’s nominator: “Our child was admitted with what was, at the time, an unknown illness. He was so sick with high fevers and as a mom, I was terrified to see him that way. Every person that came into our room was sympathetic and always asked what they could do, but one nurse surpassed them all: Molly. She assured me and showed compassion, but she also did something that no one else did - she offered further solutions. … This young lady seemed young in years but went above and beyond in what she offered to us. Molly read between the lines. She saw what I couldn’t articulate and addressed what I didn’t know I needed yet. She is what every patient doesn’t know they need. So thank you, Molly. You are a rare gem and myself, my husband and our little one can’t thank you enough.”
Meet Our Latest Daisy Award Winner: Molly MacKay, RN
Molly MacKay, RN
The quarterly Nationwide Children’s Hospital Daisy Award was presented to Molly MacKay, RN, of C5B. The Daisy Award is given in appreciation of the important difference our nurses make in the lives of our patients and families at Nationwide Children’s. Says Molly’s nominator: “Our child was admitted with what was, at the time, an unknown illness. He was so sick with high fevers and as a mom, I was terrified to see him that way. Every person that came into our room was sympathetic and always asked what they could do, but one nurse surpassed them all: Molly. She assured me and showed compassion, but she also did something that no one else did - she offered further solutions. … This young lady seemed young in years but went above and beyond in what she offered to us. Molly read between the lines. She saw what I couldn’t articulate and addressed what I didn’t know I needed yet. She is what every patient doesn’t know they need. So thank you, Molly. You are a rare gem and myself, my husband and our little one can’t thank you enough.”
Meet Our Latest Daisy Award Winner: Molly MacKay, RN
The quarterly Nationwide Children’s Hospital Daisy Award was presented to Molly MacKay, RN, of C5B. The Daisy Award is given in appreciation of the important difference our nurses make in the lives of our patients and families at Nationwide Children’s.
Molly MacKay, RN
Says Molly’s nominator: “Our child was admitted with what was, at the time, an unknown illness. He was so sick with high fevers and as a mom, I was terrified to see him that way. Every person that came into our room was sympathetic and always asked what they could do, but one nurse surpassed them all: Molly. She assured me and showed compassion, but she also did something that no one else did - she offered further solutions. … This young lady seemed young in years but went above and beyond in what she offered to us. Molly read between the lines. She saw what I couldn’t articulate and addressed what I didn’t know I needed yet. She is what every patient doesn’t know they need. So thank you, Molly. You are a rare gem and myself, my husband and our little one can’t thank you enough.”
