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
Nominate Your DAISY Honorees for the DAISY/IHI Patient Safety Award!
Read full article here
Thank You OADN for Supporting the National Call for Nurse Faculty Recognition!
Click here to read the press release.
