Joan Batres, a faculty member at Chamberlain University’s Chicago campus, exemplifies compassion, dedication, and excellence in nursing education. She was nominated by multiple students for going above and beyond in her role as an instructor, consistently demonstrating care, kindness, positivity, and a deep passion for teaching. Her ability to blend expert instruction with a warm and approachable demeanor has left a lasting impact on her students.

Many described her as a “bubble of positivity,” “caring,” and “easy to approach,” qualities that created a supportive and uplifting learning environment. One student shared that being in Professor Batres’ class affirmed her decision to become a nurse and inspired her to strive to be more like her in both skill and spirit. Through these and countless other moments, Joan Batres has proven to be a shining example of what the DAISY Award represents—compassionate care, commitment to learning, and a profound influence on the nursing community.