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Extraordinary
online
A monthly award program
recognizes caregivers who
go above and beyond for
patients and their families
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Nurses
Nominate a Nurse
Want to celebrate or honor a nurse who has
shown extraordinary service and compassion?
Pick up a nomination form at PCRMC or visit
the PCRMC website at pcrmc.com. For more
information on The DAISY Award, visit
daisyfoundation.org.
By Somer overShon
N
urses at Phelps County Regional Medical Center
(PCRMC) are being honored monthly with The
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award
is part of The DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize outstanding nurses and the work they perform every day.
The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen,
Calif., and was established by family members in memory of
J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes died in 1999 at age 33 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, or ITP, a littleknown but not uncommon autoimmune disease. The care Barnes
and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this
unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Each month, a nurse will be selected by PCRMC’s DAISY
Committee to receive The DAISY Award. At a presentation in
front of colleagues, physicians, patients and visitors, the honoree will receive a certificate recognizing him or her for being an
extraordinary nurse. The honoree will also receive a beautiful
sculpture, called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the
Shona tribe in Africa, and Cinnabon cinnamon rolls—a favorite of
Barnes—for all of the employees in the honoree’s unit.
Susan LaPlante, BSN, RN-BC, says The DAISY Award is a
wonderful way to celebrate nurses. “As a member of the profession of nursing, it is my honor to present The DAISY Award to our
recipients,” she says. “These are proud moments for all nurses.
I know firsthand the many ways nurses impact lives of those they
serve in any setting.”
The PCRMC Auxiliary also plays a special role in the planning
and support of The DAISY Award winners. Auxiliary members
supply the balloons and the lunch at The Lemon Tree Grill for
the award ceremony. Tina Pridgeon, director of Auxiliary &
Volunteer Services, says the Auxiliary is honored to be a part of
celebrating nurses and the caring work they do every day. “I feel
privileged to represent the Auxiliary on the selection committee
for this exceptional nursing award that honors our nurses who
touch the lives of our patients,” Pridgeon says. “This is one more
example of how Auxiliary & Volunteer Services can support
PCRMC’s mission of world-class healthcare with this prestigious
international nursing award.”
http://www.pcrmc.com
http://www.daisyfoundation.org
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A Call to Serve
Get Back in the Game
Saving Brain
The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist
Join the Movement
Stroke Stories
5 Steps to Better Bone Health
Gut Instinct
Morgan Freeman
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The Main Ingredient
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