DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

The DAISY Award recognizes registered nurses and nurse practitioners at CRMC for outstanding patient care and extraordinary compassion in healthcare delivery.

Program Details

• Selection Frequency: Quarterly selections
• Geographic Scope: CRMC facilities in Minnesota (Crosby, Baxter, Longville, Breezy Point)
• Focus Areas: Nursing excellence, patient care quality, compassionate care delivery

Award Components

Each honoree receives:

• Certificate commending them as an "Extraordinary Nurse" with inscription: "In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people."
• DAISY Award Pin
• 'A Healer's Touch' Sculpture - hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe
• Public Recognition - celebration attended by colleagues, patients, and visitors

Eligibility

• Must be a registered nurse (RN), nurse practitioner (NP), or clinical nurse specialist at CRMC
• Selected based on nominations from patients, families, and colleagues
• Evaluated by CRMC committee for outstanding patient care and compassion

Recent Recipients (Examples)

• Laurie Murphy, CMA (May 2024) - Family Practice, Crosby Primary Care Clinic
• Allison Johnson, RN (July 2024) - Medical-Surgical Nurse
• Brandi Foote, RN (March 2025)
• Jessica Mudgett, DNP, CNP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC (May 2025)

How to Nominate

• Nomination Forms: Available throughout CRMC's campus in collection boxes
• Submission Details: Via online submission or physical forms at CRMC locations
• Contact: Jennifer Lowe, CRMC Foundation and Community Relations Director
• More Information: Visit https://www.cuyunamed.org/patients-visitors/recognition-programs/daisy-award-submission/

Nomination Process

1. Obtain Nomination Form
   • Available at collection boxes throughout CRMC's campus
   • Available via CRMC website
2. Complete Nomination
   • Write a description of why the nurse deserves the award
   • Include specific examples of patient care and compassion
   • Explain how the nurse goes above and beyond in their role
3. Submit Nomination
   • Place completed form in collection boxes at CRMC locations, OR
   • Submit online through CRMC website
4. Review and Selection
   • CRMC committee reviews all nominations
   • Committee selects quarterly winners
   • Awardees notified and invited to celebration
5. Award Presentation
   • Public celebration event
   • Attended by colleagues, patients, and visitors
   • Honoree receives certificate, pin, and sculpture