The DAISY Foundation, as part of its service to the nursing profession’s role in patient care, established The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty (includes clinical teaching staff as well). The purpose of this program is to provide to colleges/schools of nursing a national recognition program they may use to demonstrate appreciation to teachers for their commitment and inspirational influence on their students. The Foundation hopes that, in some way, this program will contribute to a positive work environment for faculty in schools.
The following faculty and staff members are receiving this year’s DAISY Award.
Natalie McAndrew
UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing
Milwaukee, WI
United States
Dr. Natalie McAndrew has been an Associate Professor at UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing for six years. As a practicing Clinical Nurse Specialist for over a decade, her doctoral students appreciate her rich clinical background she applies in her teaching to best prepare them and keep them up-to-date. She is also a Nurse Scientist, allowing her to provide proper coaching and guidance on her students’ projects, as well as bridging the gap between academia and practice through collaboration with community partnerships.
Dr. McAndrew’s commitment to her students is continuously recognized. She creates a learning environment that is respectful, encouraging, and is a safe space where they feel they have autonomy in their decisions and can practice their leadership skills. Students and colleagues are inspired by her passion and dedication to families and palliative care through her research, workshops, symposiums and more. The entire 2024 graduating DNP class felt that Dr. McAndrew embodies the values of this award and is a deserving candidate.
Lisa Brennan
UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing
Milwaukee, WI
United States
Dr. Lisa Brennan, Clinical Assistant Professor, Curriculum Coordinator, and Health and Illness Coordinator, has been teaching in the School of Nursing for five years. She is recognized by her students and colleagues as a dedicated and engaged teacher who is known for her versatility, innovation, and adaptability. She has taught variable undergraduate courses that are known to be challenging with excellence, only showing her level of expertise in nursing care continuum.
Dr. Brennan’s dedication to her students and the nursing program as a whole does not go unnoticed. As a professor, she is adamant on providing students with the most current, hands-on education practices to best prepare our future nurses. In her coordinator roles, she is a School of Nursing team player, mentor, and role model through her contributions to the nursing program and beyond. Multiple School of Nursing colleagues feel Dr. Brennan is an asset to the school and its students. They are consistently inspired by her commitment and engagement with our future nurses.