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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.
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“Celebrating Nurses for their Commitment to Compassionate Patient Care and for Outstanding Clinical Skill.”
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Recent Award Winners From SJVC

Terry Campbell, MSN, RN

San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Mirage, CA

I have had the pleasure of learning under Mrs.Campbell since I started the LVN program in October of 2021, Mrs.Campbell was first my clinical instructor teacher, and let me tell you she is OUTSTANDING!

Charity L. De Francia , RN, BSN

San Joaquin Valley College Santa Maria, CA I have had the privilege of having Charity as an instructor for the last year. She has become not only an instructor and mentor but a friend as well. She has always answered any questions that I have with a smile on her face. If there was a problem at clinicals she was professional about it and worked around it. She is a professional along with being a fun-loving person.
Learn more about why The DAISY Foundation is so passionate about nurses.
Eduardo Ellenich

Eduardo Ellenich

San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Mirage, CA

Ed has been the best classmate and future coworker to work with. From the start of the VN program, he has shared knowledge and stories most of us have never known or heard. He is a gentleman towards his classmates containing all females and acts his best every day in class and clinical.

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