The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is proud to be a DAISY Award Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor eight times a year. To find out more about the program, please go to daisyfoundation.org.

DAISY Award Nomination Criteria

Any registered nurse who has been employed by St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and currently functions in a clinical setting is eligible to be nominated for a DAISY Award. The nurse must exemplify at least one of the following criteria:

  • Provided patient- and family-centered care with a focus on the patient’s best interest at the center of all actions.
  • Established a special connection with patients and/or families through compassionate care with trust and emotional support.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and clear communication in the work environment with patients, family, and/or interdisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated excellent clinical and critical thinking skills with the highest standards of professional nursing practice.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate an extraordinary nurse for this award! We'd love to include you in the celebration if your nurse is selected for a DAISY Award. Please tell us a little about yourself.

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