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The DAISY Foundation

Recognizing the extraordinary impact of our nurses

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Karlene Kerfoot Nursing Leadership in Technology Education Grant

symplr, AONL, and The DAISY Foundation launch education grant to recognize visionary nurse leaders in healthcare and technology transformation

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Nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare

symplr recognizes the invaluable role nurses play in healthcare. Their impact across the care continuum is immeasurable, and at symplr, we’re inspired daily by their extraordinary commitment and compassion. For this reason, we remain dedicated to developing technology and solutions that empower nurses to do what they do best: care for patients and families. Their dedication fuels our mission.

What is the Daisy Foundation?

When compassion becomes care.

Bonnie Barnes, co-founder of The DAISY Foundation, shares the story of her son Patrick’s final days, and highlights the profound impact nurses have—not just through clinical excellence but through compassion, presence, and human connection. She shares the origin of the DAISY Award, created to recognize the extraordinary care shown by nurses.

With over 3.2 million DAISY stories across 7,300+ institutions globally, the foundation stands as a testament to how gratitude, storytelling, and operational support can together elevate the patient experience. 

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Celebrating Moments that Matter honorees​

Providence Portland Medical Center
Dell Children's Medical Center
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

symplr + DAISY Honoring Incredible Nurses at Annual Breakfast during ANCC Magnet Conference

Every fall, the annual DAISY Foundation breakfast is a much-anticipated event held during the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Magnet Conference. 

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Resources for nurses