DAISY AWARD WINNER

for extraordinary nurses

MAJDAL ALATRASH, RN

This month’s DAISY Award Honoree is Majdal Alatrash, RN. The DAISY Award celebrates the extraordinary compassion a nurse shows to her patients and their families.

Majdal has been an RN on 9E for two years, having hired in toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning her nursing career at such an uncertain time and working with such a vulnerable patient population was a challenge, but one that she has been able to meet. She says, “It was hard work, with no way to make it sound glamorous. Lots of cleaning and turning, whatever the patient needs to be comfortable. Growing up, my mom was a nurse. We were all able to go to her for advice, so I always wanted that knowledge so I could do the same. I like feeling like I did something to help the patients, to change their life for the better.”

Her efforts have definitely made a difference for her patients, as evidenced by her multiple nominations for the Daisy Award. One patient writes, “Every shift she came in and asked me how I’m feeling and I could feel her thoughts of care. I was about to walk out and not get my bone marrow test. I was scared but she took the time and explained how important it was for me to get it done. She is the most clean, on time, caring nurse, and a mentor to me. She should be honored with something for this.”

Another patient writes, “I love Majdal. She notices things. I was getting sick and she got me out of bed. It’s like she knew I was falling into a depression. Now I’m happy and up and walking around. She takes her time with each and every patient. It’s like I have no trust but with her you can’t help but trust her. She’s very hands on. She starts and finishes everything she does. SHE GIVES ME HOPE. I will always love and appreciate her kind nurturing ways.”

It is not surprising that being named the Daisy Award winner took Majdal completely by surprise, which she deflected with a little humor. She joked, “I wish I would have done my hair and makeup! But really, it’s very exciting. My manager called and told her to come to the nursing station. When I got there, everyone showed up for the news. It made me really nervous, but it was really nice too.”

Growing up, my mom was a nurse. We were all able to go to her for advice, so I always wanted that knowledge so I could do the same.”

-Majdal Alatrash, RN

Have you witnessed an extraordinary registered nurse in action? Nominate an exceptional RN for the DAISY Award. Nomination forms are available in the Cafeteria, 8W Nursing Office and on the Hurley intranet.