Jamie is shown holding her DAISY Award with, from left, Ann Szapor, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer; Lauren Fleming, MA, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, Magnet Program Director; Eric Carney, President & CEO; and Lydia Lefchuck, DNP, RN, CNM, RNC-OB, Assistant Vice President of Women’s and Children’s Services.
Long Branch, NJ, April 2, 2025 —A night shift nurse on Monmouth Medical Center’s Mother-Baby Postpartum Unit who is praised for an ability to connect with people, to show up every day with compassion, patience, and empathy has been honored with the quarterly DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.
Jamie Rowe, MSN, RN, RNC-MNN was nominated for the DAISYAward by a patient, whose nomination included: “Jamie is a special kind of nurse, the kind that makes the hardest moments feel easier. She deserves to be recognized for the love and care she gives, because I know I’m not the only one she’s helped.”
During the award ceremony, Jamie was also praised by her nursing colleagues, who shared the following testimonials:
“I have the privilege of witnessing firsthand the commitment Jamie brings to every shift, every patient, and every challenge she faces in her role as a nurse. Even more than that, I’ve witnessed the warmth and kindness she extends to everyone she meets.”
“Nursing is not just a profession; it’s a work of heart, and no one lives up to this adage more than Jamie. Whether it's providing expert care in the most challenging of circumstances or offering a comforting word to someone who is scared or in pain, Jamie does it all with grace and unwavering commitment. Her ability to connect with people, to show up every day with compassion, patience, and empathy, is just one of the qualities that make her so special.”
“It’s not just Jamie’s patients who are touched by her care. Her grace, kindness, and empathy extend to her coworkers, her team, and even those of us lucky enough to know her on a personal level. Her positive attitude, team spirit, and willingness to go above and beyond have inspired many of us to do better, be better, and to never forget why we entered this field in the first place—to make a difference.”
“Jamie has been a mentor to new nurses, a friend to the seasoned ones, and a compassionate presence in every single room. In every small act—whether it's a smile during a stressful shift or lending a hand when someone’s feeling overwhelmed—Jamie exemplifies the heart and soul of nursing. Her dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to the nursing profession makes her truly deserving of this award.”
“Jamie’s dedication to her patients, her colleagues, and the nursing profession is truly inspiring. As a frontline nurse and leader on the Mother-Baby Postpartum Unit, she not only provides exceptional care but also uplifts those around her with unwavering commitment to excellence. Her passion for nursing, advocacy for her team, and her belief in the values of Magnet® are evident. Jamie is not just a nurse; she is a mentor, a leader, and a beacon of inspiration.”
“Jamie is extraordinarily compassionate…She embodies all that the DAISY Award stands for. I can attest that her patients and co-workers alike adore her. She knows everyone’s name and their kids' names—from her fellow nurses to the security guards—and she has a genuine smile for each one of them. Patients request to have her back the next night and gush to our leadership about what a great nurse she is. I have witnessed the positive impact that Jamie has on her patients, whether holding their hand during a difficult or painful time, or simply taking charge of the situation giving confidence in her patients that everything will turn out okay.”
DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The DAISY Foundation was formed by the family of Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), an auto-immune disease. His widow, Tena, (a DAISY Co-founder) created the acronym, and the Foundation and established the DAISY Recognition Program to honor the super-human work nurses do every day at the bedside.
Contact: Kathy Horan
(732) 546-6317
Kathy.Horan@rwjbh.org
Learn more at rwjbh.org/daisyaward.