Brandi Bowen, RN, BS, 6 West, was happily surprised with the DAISY Award recently. Her co-workers, sister, boyfriend and his son were in attendance to congratulate her, along with special presenter Mary Dee Hacker, MBA, RN, chief nursing officer.

During the presentation, Hacker shared the history of the DAISY Award and why it is special to nurses.

"Brandi is well deserving of this award," said James Mandani, Manager of PSC Operations, 6 West, in his written nomination of her and during the surprise ceremony. "It is the way she shines and her personality is magnetic. She makes everyone, including patients and new staff, feel welcomed and at ease."

At the end of the ceremony, Bowen shared "Since I was in the RN residency, I've always wanted to be a DAISY nurse!"