Julie Fiore, RN, 5 East, is a recipient of the DAISY Award at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Colleagues and co-workers congratulated Julie as she was presented with the award. She was teary eyed as she received her award and stated "Children's Hospital Los Angeles is my second family."

Julie is a veteran in her department, having worked here for 34 years. She is the center of her family, as well as the hospital unit that she works in. She also stated that she loves the "philosophy of Children's Hospital and its team of nurses that care for both patients and families."

At the ceremony, Susan Santner, MSN, RN, 5 East Operations Manager said, "Julie is a wonderful clinician. She shares information with new people and can treat any patient on the floor."

Fellow nurse and colleague, Charlene O'Brien, RN, 5 East said in her written nomination of Julie, "She is an outstanding patient advocate characterized by her clinical expertise and devotion to her patients and families. She is always diplomatic and respectful in any situation. Julie is a role model for the excellence and values of a Children's Hospital nurse."