The Daisy Award for EXTRAORDINARY NURSES™ is a national program created by the family of J. Patrick Barnes shortly after his death from idiopathic thrombocytopenia Purpura in 1999.  The family wished to thank the nurses, who cared for Pat with great kindness and compassion, by "honoring the super-human work nurses do every day at the bedside."  They did this by creating The DAISY Award, a merit-based award that honors not only great clinical skill and leadership but also strong patient care and compassion.

Two Huguley Nurses Named DAISY Award Winners

Mike Hodge, RN, and Bernie Parrish, RN, have been awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses™.  The DAISY Award is a national program that honors registered nurses for great clinical skill and leadership along with strong patient care and compassion.

"It's an honor to recognize and reward the super-human work that nurses do every day at the bedside," says Tammy Collier, RN, FACHE, vice president of patient care services.

Mike Hodge, a PCU nurse, was nominated by a team of his co-workers.  Mike was cited for his compassionate bedside manner, which eases the minds of patients and families from their first encounter.

"Mike's positive attitude is infectious, causing everyone around him to be a little happier," his fellow nurses say.

An emergency department nurse, Bernie Parrish was recommended for his pleasant nature, his work ethic, his professionalism, and his respect for staff and patients.  The nurse who nominated Bernie says, "Thanks to Bernie's trust and his teaching, I have become a stronger, better nurse."

Nineteen nurses were recommended by their peers for this award, which is given to two Huguley RNs quarterly.