christina mcguirk, RN, BSN, MSHA, NEA-BC, CENP

As the healthcare landscape becomes more complex, with increasing demands on nurse leaders, we believe that those who create an environment of compassion and recognition for others strongly deserve to be recognized themselves. With recognition, they may be held up as models of outstanding nursing leadership. Despite working under tremendous pressure, through their leadership, these nurse leaders provide a haven of safety for staff both physically and emotionally. In this environment, nurses are inspired to do their very best by nurse leaders who role model caring behaviors. These leaders provide a setting where compassion is valued, and staff in turn treat patients and their families with deep humanity. The DAISY Foundation is dedicated to recognizing all the "right" that nurses do, and compassionate leader is indeed "right".