Introducing The DAISY Faculty Award

The DAISY Foundation DAISY is an acronym – “Diseases Attacking the Immune System” Founded in December, 1999, in memory of J. Patrick Barnes who died at 33 from complications of ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura) Patrick Barnes August, 1999

Pat Barnes’ legacy – “Whenever he came across anyone in need he never turned his back. He reached out to comfort and to make them feel okay.” The DAISY Foundation was established to keep Pat’s spirit alive The DAISY Foundation Pat and wife Tena, now DAISY’s Vice President, Co-founder

Foundation Goals Pat’s family was awed by the care and compassion he (and they) received from nurses during his hospitalization Goals focus on serving the nursing profession by ―Recognizing the extraordinary work nurses do every day ( The DAISY Award ) As of February, over 500 hospitals committed to honoring their nurses with The DAISY Award American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) collaborates with the Foundation to help expand the program to every hospital that wants it American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) supporting The DAISY Award for all Magnet and Pathways to Excellence organizations – and those on the journey – Funding nursing research ( J. Patrick Barnes Grants for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects ) – AND

Introducing The DAISY Faculty Award In recognition of the facts that Nursing faculty has a profound impact on the future practice patterns of their students Too often, these dedicated teachers do not receive the recognition they deserve Feeling under-appreciated may contribute to difficulty in retaining faculty The DAISY Faculty Award is designed to provide to colleges/schools of nursing a national recognition program To demonstrate appreciation to teachers for their commitment to the profession and inspirational influence on their students

How Does the DAISY Faculty Award Work? Flexible so each school can tailor to fit your needs and culture Turn-key implementation

Implementation A coordinator at each college is DAISY's key contact who will manage the award and assure the process Foundation provides a Welcome Kit – a PDF with everything schools need to plan and implement the program ―Includes nomination form template Honorees are selected in a blinded review of nominations submitted to a committee assigned to this task

Decisions for Each Participating School/College Number of Faculty Awards to be presented each year/semester Location of presentation to provide greatest visibility for the honoree. E.g. Graduation ceremonies Honors convocations Pinning ceremonies Award ceremonies In classroom, surprising the honoree Criteria for selecting honorees – Under banner of inspiring compassionate care as well as great clinical skill – In keeping with each school’s culture and language

Implementation Faculty are nominated by college peers, students, administrators and colleagues at clinical settings in which they work – Each nomination includes a story of what the faculty has done to merit recognition – Stories are the key! – To be read at the Award ceremony so everyone knows why this faculty member was chosen

DAISY Faculty Award Gifts A certificate created for each institution A DAISY Faculty Award Pin Provided by The DAISY Foundation, each Honoree will receive:

DAISY Faculty Award Gifts – Shona Sculpture “A Healer’s Touch” Hand-carved, signed by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe Shona people have profound respect for their traditional healers. Traditional healers are regarded as “treasures” by those they care for, just as DAISY views nursing faculty

DAISY Faculty Nominee Pins Having someone take the time to write a thoughtful nomination is worthy of acknowledgement For each nominee – Special daisy pin – Copy of nomination – Note to nominee from Dean of Nursing School

Why Participate? Nursing literature demonstrates that recognition is a key element in nurse retention. We suspect this is equally important for nursing faculty retention This is a unique program, celebrating the impact that nursing faculty have on their students and, therefore, future patient care It is another reflection of your supportive work environment and dedication to employee satisfaction It provides a team-building opportunity for staff who share in the implementation of the program It is one more way of promoting the best of nursing faculty The DAISY Foundation’s appeal is national & by many esteemed organizations, including AONE and Magnet/Pathways to Excellence

Funding The DAISY Faculty Award Cost to each school based on number of awards per year – Contact Bonnie Barnes, DAISY’s Co- founder/President for specifics

Becoming A DAISY Faculty Award Participant to receive your Commitment Your Welcome Kit will be sent immediately

Thank You! We look forward to working with you to honor your Extraordinary Nursing Faculty -Bonnie and Mark Barnes, Co-Founders