Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Northeast Regional Medical Center
7/24/2026
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Kirksville, MO (July 24, 2026) - Corrie Magers, R.N., of Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
Magers, who began her nursing career at NRMC 2 years ago, was nominated for her willingness to go above and beyond to make sure patients feel comfortable during their stay and confident in the nursing care they receive. Magers was also praised for patient advocacy and ensuring questions were answered thoroughly. “The award was an honor, my goal is to always treat my patients how I want my family to be treated,” shared Magers.
The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
Said Bonnie Barnes, FAAN, CEO and co-founder of The DAISY Foundation, "When Patrick was critically ill, our family experienced first-hand the remarkable skill and care nurses provide patients every day and night. Yet these unsung heroes are seldom recognized for the super-human work they do. The kind of work the nurses at NRMC are called on to do every day epitomizes the purpose of The DAISY Award.”
Tami Western, interim chief nursing officer at NRMC stated, “Being recognized with the DAISY Award is a true testament to the extraordinary heart, skill and compassion Nurse Corrie brings to NRMC every day. She doesn’t just care for patients - she makes them feel truly seen and valued during their most vulnerable moments. We are so honored to have Nurse Corrie on our team.”
For a complete listing of healthcare organizations currently running the program, please go to http://DAISYfoundation.org.
In addition to the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, the Foundation expresses gratitude to the nursing profession internationally in over 4,600 healthcare facilities and schools of nursing with recognition of direct care Nurses, Nurse-led Teams, Nurse Leaders, Nurses Advancing Health Equity, Nursing Faculty, Nursing Students, Lifetime Achievement in Nursing and through the J. Patrick Barnes Grants for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects, Medical Mission Grants their new Health Equity Grant program. More information is available at http://DAISYfoundation.org.
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