McLaren Greater Lansing
Daisy Award

DAISY award nomination form

Nominate Your Favorite Nurse

McLaren Greater Lansing is proud to have a group of nurses who are committed to providing expert compassionate care to every patient, every time. To recognize and thank those nurses who exemplify nursing excellence, nurses at McLaren Greater Lansing are now being honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday.

Each month, a nurse will be selected by McLaren Greater Lansing nursing administration to receive The DAISY Award. At a presentation given in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors, the honoree will receive a certificate commending her or him for being an "Extraordinary Nurse." The certificate reads: "In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people." The honoree will also be given a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.

To nominate your favorite nurse for the DAISY award, simply fill out the form below.

DAISY award nomination form

McLaren Greater Lansing is proud to have a group of nurses who are committed to providing expert compassionate care to every patient, every time. To recognize and thank those nurses who exemplify nursing excellence, nurses at McLaren Greater Lansing are now being honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday.

Each month, a nurse will be selected by McLaren Greater Lansing nursing administration to receive The DAISY Award.  At a presentation given in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors, the honoree will receive a certificate commending her or him for being an "Extraordinary Nurse."  The certificate reads: "In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people."  The honoree will also be given a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.

 
To nominate your favorite nurse for the DAISY award, simply fill out the form below.

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This nurse is a deserving recipient of The DAISY Award. This nurse’s clinical skill and especially her/his compassionate care exemplify the kind of nurse that our patients, their families, and our staff recognize as an outstanding role model. She/he consistently meets all of the following criteria:
  • Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates professionalism in the workplace 
  • Effectively collaborates with the health care team to meet patient’s needs 
  • Incorporates evidence based practices into their daily nursing care 
  • Has significantly “made a difference” in the life of a patient
















Nominations received by the 15th of the month will be considered for the following month’s DAISY Award.

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