She was nominated for the award by a patient. The nomination reads:

“Before and after my hip replacement surgery, my nurse, Megan Mason, did a phenomenal job of caring for me. Everything she did for me, she did well. She asked how I was doing throughout the process which made me feel like she was genuinely concerned for my well-being. In addition, she never seemed rushed and took the time to listen and simply talk to me.

Megan is clearly talented and has developed excellent communication skills. Her techniques in performing her nursing duties were impeccable. I’ve had a variety of health issues the past few years, and as a result I have dealt with many great nurses. Megan Mason has been the best nurse I have ever had.”

Mason was honored during a celebration with her family and team members. She received a certificate, pin and sculpture.

DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The DAISY Foundation was formed in January 2000 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 from complications of an auto-immune disease. His family wanted to say, thank you to nurses everywhere by establishing a recognition program – The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses – to “honor the super-human work nurses do every day at the bedside.”

The DAISY Award is a merit-based award that honors clinical skill, leadership, strong patient care and compassion.