08/21/2026
For several months, one family watched their daughter face the ups and downs of surgery and recovery in the Progressive Care Unit of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Through every difficult moment, nurse Morgan Stangle was there.
Morgan cared for her patient with kindness, patience and an unwavering commitment that extended far beyond her scheduled shifts. She stopped by on her days off to check on her, created special crafts and activities so she could be part of holiday celebrations and made sure the family always felt seen and supported.
Then, when the long-awaited day finally arrived for the little girl to go home, Morgan came in on her day off once more, this time to celebrate how far she had come and say goodbye.
That extraordinary compassion earned Morgan the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
As the family shared in Morgan’s nomination, “She is an extraordinary nurse who has made a lasting impact on our daughter and our entire family.”
Congratulations, Morgan, and thank you for giving your patients and their families so much more than medical care. 💚