What is the DAISY Foundation?
An acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem, The DAISYFoundation was formed in November, 1999, by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). The nursing care Patrick received when hospitalized profoundly touched his family. Read more about why they started The DAISY Foundation.
Shining the Light On All the Right
Celebrating the Art of Nursing Around the World
by Mark and Bonnie Barnes
Co-founders of The DAISY Foundation
Please take 4 minutes to watch this moving video about why we are so passionate about nurses.
Latest DAISY Foundation News
New Quarterly Update- May 2021
Click here to read our latest quarterly update which includes information on Nurses Week celebrations, upcoming webinars, and more!
2021 DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses in Patient Safety Recipients Announced
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The DAISY Foundation™ and The National Association of Indian Nurses of America Announce Supportive Association Collaboration
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Congratulations to this year's recipients of the Cherokee Nursing Conference Scholarship!
DAISY Honorees, regardless of the year the award was received, are eligible once a year to apply for a scholarship to attend a conference of their choice to support professional advancement. This is for in person or virtual conferences. Read about the recipients here.
DAISY Launches Public Campaign to Elicit More Gratitude to Nurses
ANNOUNCING CAMPAIGN TO SAY THANK YOU TO NURSES BY NOMINATING THEM FOR THE DAISY AWARD® FOR EXTRAORDINARY NURSES
