Want to Say Thank You to Your Nurse?
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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!
Use the nomination form information below the winners to submit your nomination.
Third Quarter 2023 DAISY Award Winner – 11/30/23
Congratulations to this Quarter’s Daisy Award Winner
Sarah Woloszyn from Oncology!
We honored our DAISY Award and nominees with cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, and a memorable ceremony with friends, family, and fellow colleagues. Sarah was nominated by a family member of one of her patients who appreciated Sarah’s care. Sarah’s ability to put everyone at ease, making sure that her patient received the necessary treatments and helping her patient and his family through cancer treatment
Second Quarter 2023 DAISY Award Winner – 7/27/23
Congratulations to this Quarter’s Daisy Award Winner
Lincoln Jordan from Pulmonology!
We honored our DAISY Award winner and nominees with cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, and a special ceremony with friends, family, and fellow collegues. Lincoln was nominated by one of his patients who greatly appreciated Lincoln’s care including his relaxing demeanor and being great support throughout treatment.
First Quarter 2023 DAISY Award Winner & Nominees – 4/28/23
Congratulations to our DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® winner for the first quarter of 2023, who asked to remain anonymous. We honored our DAISY Award winner and nominees with cinnamon rolls, cupcakes from Brickhouse Bakery, and a special ceremony.
Congratulations to our 1st Quarter 2023 Daisy Award nominees: Bailey Seitz RN, Gina Dale RN, Julie Haviland LPN, Stephanie Wyke – Supervisor, Anita Thies RN, Julie Peterson RN, Patsy Kirkhart LPN, Casey Calbick LPN, Rachell Molinario – ER Manager, Isaias Patricks LPN, Kaitlin Mosley LPN, Tara Orvis RN, Jarrod Nichter RN, Lori Garlick RN, Yuko Wiersma RN, Glenna Lorang LPN, Madison Schroeder LPN, Sharjah Wixom RN, Molly Bragg RN, Janice Fauque RN, Rosetta Otto RN, Sydney Volk RN, Thomas Cole RN, Breanna Reichelt RN, Shelli Davidson – Radiology Tech, Mindy Kristenson LPN, Carmela Rodriguez RN, Patti Sieler RN, Brittany Mello RN, and Nichole Schlehr RN.
Third Quarter 2022 DAISY Award Winner & Nominees – 11/15/22
The first winner of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® is Sarah White from Inpatient Care Unit. Sarah was described as an “angel with wings undercover,” in her nomination because of her positive attitude, demonstrated great skill in treatments, and being comforting during a patient’s time in recovery. Nurses were nominated by patients, families, and colleagues. The award recipient was chosen by a committee at Great Falls Clinic to receive The DAISY Award. Awards were given out during the ceremony attended by the Honoree’s colleagues, patients, family, and visitors. The honoree received a certificate commending her as an “Extraordinary Nurse.” The certificate reads: “In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people.” Honoree Sarah White RN also received a DAISY Award pin, and a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe.
All the DAISY nominees for this quarter were Alisa Rodriquez RN, Colby Black RN, Casey Calbick LPN, Mark Barry LPN, Julie Haviland LPN, Kim Kynett RN, Karen Slotness RN, Patsy Kirkhart LPN, Kim Humerick LPN, Amy Shields RN, Kensie Butts RN, Breanna Reichelt RN, and Nicole Kilian RN. These nominees were awarded certificates and unique nominee DAISY pins. After the awards were given to the honoree and nominees, attendees were treated with cinnamon rolls which is an honored tradition of the DAISY Foundation. Celebrations continued at the break room in the hospital where winner Sarah works. All acute care team members received cinnamon rolls and the break room was decorated with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ® banner.
“We are proud to be among the healthcare organizations participating in The DAISY Award program. Nurses go above and beyond every day. It’s important that our nurses know their work is highly valued, and The DAISY Foundation provides a way for us to do that,” said Chief Nursing Officer Rachel Pahut.
DAISY Award Nomination Form
Instructions for form submission:
- Click on the green button below to open the form pdf in another browser window.
- Click on the downward pointing arrow in the upper right hand corner of the form browser window to download the pdf file.
- After downloading the form pdf file to your computer, you are ready to complete the form using one of these two methods.
a.) Fill out the form on your computer, save the form adding your name to the title of the file.
Email the form to daisyaward@gfclinic.com
OR
b.) Print out the form, fill in the information and mail the completed form to:
Great Falls Hospital
Attn: Administration
3010 15th Ave South
Great Falls, MT 59405
