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DAISY Award
Mercedes ISD has partnered with The DAISY Foundation to show appreciation to our extraordinary nurses. Students, parents, staff, visitors, and families are encouraged to nominate a nurse they would like to honor with the DAISY Award! Say thank you to your nurse by sharing your story. Click here to nominate a nurse.
Patrick Barnes
What is the DAISY Foundation?
An acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem, The DAISY Foundation was formed in November 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic, Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). The nursing care Patrick received when hospitalized profoundly touched his family.
About DAISY
What is The DAISY Award?
An ongoing, meaningful recognition program that honors nurses.
Why Was DAISY Created?
Established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications of ITP in 1999. After Pat died, the family felt compelled to say "thank you!" to nurses.
Where is the DAISY Award?
In over 5,000 Healthcare facilities and schools of nursing across 31 countries!
What Does DAISY Stand For?
Diseases Attacking the Immune System
How it Works
Who is eligible to Receive The DAISY Award?
All school nurses (RNs and LVNs), including substitute nurses, are eligible.
How will they be nominated?
Students, parents, staff, visitors, and families can access nomination forms online.
Who chooses the Honoree?
Our MISD DAISY committee.
DAISY Committee
Veronica Bustamante
Jeanne Venecia
Student Services/College Readiness Director
Elvira Noriega
Student Services/College Readiness Secretary
Clarissa Martinez
Communications and Marketing Specialist
DAISY Award Honorees
2023-2024 - Judy Hernandez, LVN (Mercedes Early College Academy)
For more information, Visit: www.daisyfoundation.org
2024-2025 - Marisela Martinez, LVN (Zachary Taylor Elementary School)
For more information, Visit: www.daisyfoundation.org
Mari is an Extraordinary Nurse! I am a special education teacher here at the school and she never fails to go above and beyond for my students. The one time I will never forget is the time when 4 of my 12 students were all sick at the same time and she was my saving grace. She came in and assessed all 4 and took care of everything. It was overwhelming for my assistants at the time, and she was completely cool, calm, and collected. She knew exactly what to do, and called parents and got everything done. I can not say enough good things about our nurse. She is so caring and plays such a huge role in our classroom. I could not picture my classroom without her being a part of it. She is absolutely amazing at her job!!!