DAISY Award

How Medical Edge Recruitment rewards extraordinary nurses.

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Excellence Deserves Recognition

We Appreciate Everything Our Nurses Do

Meet our Previous Winners

Medical Edge Recruitment believes it is important to ensure we make our providers feel honored about the awesome work they do. The highest form of recognition is the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Foundation offers reduced tuition to Chamberlain University School of Nursing, reduced rates from ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center), a hand-carved stone statue entitled A Healers’ Touch, and many other scholarship, grant, and education opportunities.

If you’d like to provide a nomination, then we’d love to hear from you!

Nomination Requirements

In order to qualify, an applicant must:

  • Be an LPN, LVN, or RN
  • Work with MER for 90 days
  • Establish genuine connections with patients/families
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace
  • Align with Medical Edge Recruitment’s core values (Respect, Flexibility, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Compassion, and Service Excellence)
  • Demonstrate proficient clinical skill

Our Inspiration

About the DAISY Foundation

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation was established in 1999 after Patrick Barnes tragically passed away fighting a tough battle with ITP. During his eight-week stay in the hospital, Patrick and his family were astonished by the care he received from the many different nurses. The compassion, kindness, and clinical skill his nurses showed not only to him—but also to his family—was nothing short of what we call their specialized superpower.

After Patrick passed away, his loved ones created the DAISY Foundation to honor his legacy and the many nurses who go above and beyond by providing exceptional care. DAISY is now internationally recognized as a prestigious honor embraced by healthcare organizations across the globe.

We are excited to recognize our awesome nurses in the best way we can!

Spotlight on Excellence

Meet our Previous Winners

Acie Hargrove (pictured left)




Acie Hargrove has been honored with the prestigious DAISY Award, a recognition that celebrates outstanding nurses who exemplify extraordinary compassion and commitment to patient care. This award highlights the essential qualities of exceptional nursing—qualities that Acie consistently demonstrates in her daily practice. 

As a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Acie has worked multiple contracts with Medical Edge Recruitment throughout 2024, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the profession. Her ability to connect with patients on a personal level sets her apart; Acie approaches every situation with empathy and a genuine desire to improve the lives of those in her care. 

We are thrilled to acknowledge Acie’s remarkable contributions in this way. Her commitment to compassionate care truly embodies the spirit of the DAISY Award, and we are proud to have her as part of our team at Medical Edge Recruitment.