Health Carousel Sponsors DAISY Nurse Leader Awards in Partnership with St. Jude

Health Carousel is proud to announce its sponsorship of the DAISY Nurse Leader Awards, in partnership with St. Jude. This collaboration aligns with Health Carousel's commitment to supporting the sustainability of global nursing by recognizing those healthcare professionals who improve lives and make healthcare work better.

Earlier this year, the Health Carousel Foundation announced a grant to maintain and expand the DAISY International Advocate Program. Currently operating in Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Uganda, and the Philippines, the program has honored more than 50 nurses and aims to expand to Nigeria and Cambodia in 2024.

Andrew Lingo, Executive Director of the Health Carousel Foundation, stated, "We have seen firsthand the power of meaningful recognition for nurses. Through this program's ongoing support, we aim to bring DAISY across the globe to areas that lack funding to conduct these meaningful recognition programs. We are proud of what we have accomplished collaboratively with the DAISY Foundation."

The DAISY Nurse Leader Awards recognize nurse leaders who create environments of trust, compassion, mutual respect, professional development, and ethical behavior. They are honored for their accessibility, problem-solving abilities, advocacy, and compassionate leadership. Honorees receive a special DAISY Nurse Leader certificate, a recognition pin, and a unique Healer’s Touch sculpture. Their stories of compassionate leadership are registered with The DAISY Foundation and shared on the DAISY website.

We are delighted to present the DAISY Nurse Leader Awards to the graduates of the St. Jude International EBP Nursing Fellowship, celebrating their dedication to advancing pediatric oncology nursing and improving patient care worldwide.

Descriptions of each individual's projects and impact are below.

Congratulations to our winners!

Amber Hussain, BSN, RN
Assistant Head Nurse, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan

EBP Project Title: Effectiveness of pop-it therapeutic play on children’s anxiety during inhalation therapy in Pediatric Oncology Wards.

Conclusion: It is evident from the study that pop-it therapy works significantly well to reduce anxiety levels along with timely completion among children during inhalation therapy in the pediatric Oncology unit. The next step for sustainability is to make pop a part of inhalation therapy and make it available as a part of inhalation supplies.

Amer Arida, MSN, RN
Direct Care Nurse, Charge Nurse, King Hussain Cancer Center, Jordan

EBP Project Title: Exploring the impact of early ambulation and chest physiotherapy on respiratory complications and length of stay in pediatric oncology patients post thoracic and abdominal surgery.
Conclusion: Early ambulation and chest physiotherapy were vital strategies in reducing respiratory complications and LOS in patients post thoracic or abdominal surgery. Continued adherence to specialized protocols and outcomes monitoring are crucial for sustaining long-term success in pediatric oncology postoperative care.

Nastasia Pereira, MSN, RN
Direct Care Nurse (Nursing Officer), Tata Memorial Hospital, India

EBP Project Title: The effectiveness of buzzy technique on pain during intravenous cannulation among children admitted in the pediatric oncology ward.
Conclusion: the buzzy device was effective during Iv cannulation and may be considered to use during IV cannulation. All the nurses in the unit understand the outcome and hence are urged daily to use the device in order to reduce pain and enhance nursing care during IV cannulation.

Jiali (Mary) Ma, RN
Clinical Nurse and APN candidate, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, China

EBP Project Title: Providing Bundle Education During Bone Marrow Transplantation to Decrease the Incidence of Incontinence-Associate Dermatitis in Children with Cancer.
Conclusion: This bundle education (ACCEPT) of IAD during BMT was easy for nurses and caregivers to remember, understand and practice. It was effective in decreasing the incidence and healing time of IAD of children during BMT. ACCEPT may provide a new perspective for skin protection in children during BMT; its effectiveness is worth exploring in more regions and countries.

Zuzanna Cepowska, BSN, RN
Bedside Nurse, The Central Clinical Hospital of the Medical University at Lodz, Poland

EBP Project Title: Implementation of Patient Reported Pain Assessment by Nurses in a Pediatric Oncology Inpatient Setting in Poland.

Conclusion: Initial trainings sessions and CME sessions enhanced the knowledge, confidence, and competence of using CPR guidelines among UCI pediatric oncology nurses, thus hoping to improve practice and patient survival outcomes going forward.

Suzan Nabakoosa, BSN, RN
Pediatrics Ward Nurse Manager, Uganda Cancer Institute, Uganda

EBP Project Title: Standardization of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Guidelines Among  Pediatric Oncology Nurses at the Uganda Cancer Institute

Conclusion: Initial trainings sessions and CME sessions enhanced the knowledge, confidence and competence of using CPR guidelines among UCI pediatric oncology nurses, thus hoping to improve practice and patient survival outcomes going forward.

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‍About St. Jude International EBP  Nursing Fellowship

The St. Jude International Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Nursing Fellowship is a 15-month program that combines the expertise of St. Jude Global Nursing and the nursing team at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The program aims to enhance evidence-based practice competencies among pediatric oncology nurses in low- and middle-income countries, empowering them to become change agents who positively impact patient care and the work environment.

About the DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation, established in 1999 by the family of Patrick Barnes, honors the extraordinary care and compassion nurses provide daily. The foundation was created after the Barnes family experienced the exceptional care given by nurses during Patrick’s illness. DAISY, an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, recognizes and celebrates the exceptional contributions of nurses worldwide.

About Health Carousel

Health Carousel, a leading healthcare workforce solutions company, recruits healthcare professionals both domestically and internationally, placing them where they are needed most. In 2020, Health Carousel launched the Light the Way initiative to ensure the sustainability of the nursing workforce globally and reaffirmed its commitment to ethical recruitment practices. This initiative includes support for the DAISY Foundation and investment in programs addressing global healthcare workforce shortages.