Neira Mujcic is our latest DAISY Award winner!

A program to recognize the care and compassion of extraordinary nurses continues at UHS with Neira Mujcic, RN, BSN, UHS Wilson Medical Center, Main Tower 6, being named the August winner of the DAISY Award! Neira was recognized and presented with the award for the achievement and enjoyed cinnamon rolls, a symbolic treat in honor of Patrick Barnes, whose experience inspired the award.

The nurse was nominated by the relative of a patient. In the letter, the relative praises the outstanding care Neira provided their mother during her hospital stay, stating she exemplified the very best in nursing practice through her compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail. The letter goes on to describe Neira’s clinical skills – from her exceptional understanding of the patient’s condition to her attentiveness and strong communication when it came to medication and treatment needs – as well as never overlooking the small but important details that support the patient’s comfort.

“Neira’s dedication, skill, and kindness made a difficult time much easier for both my mother and our family,” the nominating family member wrote. “I am deeply grateful for the care she provided and believe she is truly deserving of recognition.”

Thank you to Neira for displaying such Compassion to our patients, a stellar example of our team living "The UHS Way!"

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after the Seattle man died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, the family members deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his loved ones. When he died, they felt compelled to say thank you to nurses in a very public way. To learn more, visit DAISYFoundation.org. 

Started at UHS in April 2021, nurses are nominated by anyone in the organization - patients, family members, other nurses, physicians, other clinicians and staff - who experiences or observes extraordinary care being provided by a nurse.

Nominations are submitted by using a form found on nyuhs.org. On this form, the person will be able to tell the story of why they are nominating the nurse while also choosing which UHS Value (Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Innovation) the nurse displayed.

If you have any questions, please send an email to daisy@nyuhs.org.