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Donor Stories - Lisa and Steve Surratt

I’m a registered organ donor because as a ICU nurse, I have seen the need for organs especially kidneys.  My mom was a dialysis patient for a number of years so I also have seen the need from a personal side.I believe when I die, if someone can…

Donor Stories - Anglea Sonethongkham

I’m a registered organ donor in honor of my friend Morgan, who died unexpectedly. Morgan was an absolute light; she had spunk and a zest for life, she was a flower and sprinkled seeds wherever she went.  Morgan wanted to be an organ donor, but…

Donor Stories - Wendy Hall

Organ donation is important to me because my husband, Marty, was a donor.  Two years ago, when Marty died unexpectedly, his corneas, skin, and several other organs were donated.  I later received a letter from a young man who received a…

Blessing nurse earns DAISY Award

Penny Musolino, RN, Intensive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 18th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Blessing surgical nurse earns DAISY Award

Carrie Parker, RN, One Day Surgery, Blessing Hospital, became the 24th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award. 

Progressive Care Unit RN Receives International DAISY Award

Kaylan Drebes, RN, BSN, Progressive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 29th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

GI nurse earns DAISY award

Julia Sutter, RN, GI Center, became the 73rd Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on July 19, 2022.

Progress Care Unit nurse receives DAISY Award

Angie Buss RN, Progressive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 45th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 25.

Nursing Quality

Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators Nursing-sensitive indicators are patient care and patient outcomes that are directly affected by nursing practice.