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St. Anthony Regional Hospital proudly announces that Deb Burnett, BSN, RN, has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Deb received the award during a special reception attended by her family and co-workers last week. She was selected from among 22 deserving nominees. The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s international program that recognizes the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide every day.
Deb began her career at St. Anthony in 2008 as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She earned.JPG)
her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Western Iowa Tech in 2011, followed by her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2016. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Chamberlain University and is on track to graduate in December 2025. Deb plans to continue her career at St. Anthony as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
A resident of Carroll, Deb shares a home two special roommates—her parents and beloved dog, Ralphie. She is also the proud mother of two adult sons: Drake, who lives in Ankeny, and Chase, who resides in Breda.
An excerpt from her nomination reads:
“A male patient was in the ED room, throwing anything he could find. Without hesitation, Deb entered the room. She immediately met him on his level, asked what had happened to him, and how she could help. She showed him empathy, and he immediately calmed down and began talking to her. His main concern was that he didn’t have any shoes. Deb assured him we could help, and within minutes, she had found and given him a pair.”
“Deb always prioritizes someone in need of help over anything else on her already full plate. She instills in us that patients always come first and should be treated with dignity, respect, and empathy—no matter their situation.”
Deb’s commitment to mental health care and her plans to serve as a psychiatric provider exemplify the values celebrated by the DAISY Award.
To nominate a St. Anthony nurse for the DAISY Award, visit one of the kiosks in the hospital or fill out the online form at: https://www.stanthonyhospital.org/patients-visitors/visitors/daisy-award/
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