Methodist Women's Hospital's Bonnie Hipsher honored with The DAISY Award

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses honors caregivers for their extraordinary skill and compassion. Over 5,400 organizations worldwide work with The DAISY Foundation to recognize deserving nurses. Learn more about The DAISY Award here.

Congratulations to Bonnie Hipsher, BSN, RN, C-EFM, a Labor and Delivery nurse at Methodist Women's Hospital, for being honored with The DAISY Award.

Her nominator wrote:

“My first delivery was smooth and beautiful and Bonnie made the experience so comforting — I couldn’t have asked for a better nurse. The following year, by the grace of God, Bonnie was with me again when I delivered my son stillborn at 37 weeks. She never left my side. She cried with me, held me up when I felt like I couldn’t stand and treated my son with the same love and tenderness as if he were her own. I will never forget the compassion on her face that day. ... Without Bonnie’s care, strength, and advocacy during those times, I honestly don’t know if I would be here today. She carried me through the darkest hours of my life and never let me feel alone.

"This past June, I delivered my rainbow baby, and once again, Bonnie walked through my hospital door. To see her there was the biggest blessing. She has carried me through the highest joys and the deepest sorrows, and in every moment, she believed in me and helped keep me afloat. Bonnie has also been my fiercest advocate. She stood up for me when I didn’t have the voice to speak for myself, always ensuring my needs were heard and respected. I later learned that Bonnie has experienced her own deep loss, yet she never once made my pain about her. Instead, she poured her heart and soul into caring for me and my babies. Bonnie embodies everything a nurse should be — compassionate, strong, selfless and unwavering. She truly deserves to be recognized for the extraordinary care and love she gives to her patients and their families.”

Do you know a nurse who is deserving of The DAISY Award? Nominations can be submitted by patients, family members, colleagues or anyone who experiences or observes extraordinary compassionate care being provided by a nurse. To nominate a Methodist nurse for The DAISY Award, click here.