Danielle was honored with the DAISY Award because she went above and beyond to work with a young patient with anorexia. Danielle spent hours helping him understand the importance of food and the nutrients needed to help keep his vitals safe. Danielle offered support, encouragement, and was able to get her patient to order items from the menu such as eggs and chicken, that he would not normally eat. The patient was still fearful of food and Danielle understood this. She made her own personal smoothies for him and her patient loved them.For ongoing encouragement, Danielle gave him a baseball with motivational quotes she personally wrote all over it.
According to the patient's mother, "Danielle not only touched my son's life, but she also touched mine as well. Danielle Erickson is an outstanding nurse. She needs to be recognized for her love of her job, patients, and families. I cannot thank Danielle enough for everything she has done as a nurse, but I will always think of her as an angel."