Congratulations to Professor Connie McFadden, Winner of the DAISY Faculty Award. This award is given to a nursing instructor who meets the following criteria • Displays enthusiasm and personal interest in student learning. • Demonstrates integrity through fair and unbiased treatment of individual students • Collaborates effectively with students, colleagues and the healthcare team to enhance the learning environment • Models excellence in teaching and facilitating learning opportunities • Serves as a role model of professional nursing: Some of the quotes from Professor McFadden's nominations: • “She is an extraordinary teacher who goes above and beyond for her students. She is a great role model who shows enthusiasm in teaching and learning. She takes our minds to whole new levels and keeps us interested and driven to learn more. She models excellence in teaching and demonstrates integrity through fair and unbiased treatment. She has made my clinical and learning experience spectacular and I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful instructor.” • “She was my instructor last fall and I felt that she helped me become prepared for the journey ahead. She has the ability to challenge students, while also making it a fun experience. Having her as a teacher made it easy to be able to get up for class.” • “She is always willing to go above and beyond to make sure we can learn as much as possible. She always keeps a positive attitude and I always feel comfortable enough to ask her any question.” • “She was my lecture instructor last semester, and clinical instructor this semester. She always went above and beyond what I thought professors could do! Always encouraging and challenging me as a student, I've learned so much this year. She has taught me what it means to be a nurse – not only the physical, scientific aspect, but also what it means to relate to the patient. To truly care and have compassion towards them.”