05/26/2026
Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Daisy Award winners, Marissa and Graysen!
Thousands of organizations across the world regularly partner with the Daisy Foundation to honor outstanding nurses. Our winners' names are engraved on a plaque alongside the names of all Boise State’s past recipients.
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Those who nominated Marissa for the Extraordinary Nursing Student Award said she deserved recognition "for her extraordinary commitment to nursing excellence and community service."
Marissa took initiative to secure grant funding for Stop the Bleed events and kits, and she collaborated with community partners to organize trainings and expand the program's reach.
"Marissa's work with Stop the Bleed initiatives particularly demonstrates her understanding that nursing extends beyond individual patient care to community health promotion and injury prevention. By teaching community members these critical skills, she's potentially saving lives before emergencies even reach healthcare facilities. This forward-thinking approach to public health showcases the kind of innovative, community-minded nurse she will become."
"Marissa is not just learning to be a nurse; she's already making a meaningful difference in our community while representing Boise State University with pride and distinction."
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Graysen is an adjunct instructor for Boise State. Students who nominated her for the Extraordinary Nursing Faculty Award said she "had such a positive impact" on them.
Graysen is encouraging, kind, and constantly finding new opportunities for students; she brought in organ donor faculty to teach them in-depth about the organ donation process, and taught them all about EKG rhythms and interpretations.
"I feel extremely comfortable going to her and asking questions - I never fear that she would pass judgement or making me feel silly for any sort of question or concern. She makes it evidently clear that we can always go to her if we are having any issues during clinical, and she will help sort it out.
Not only that, but she teaches with such passion and care - you can tell that the nursing profession is something that she is so passionate about, and she has the biggest heart when talking about patient-centered care. There is no doubt in my find that she is an amazing nurse and is 100% meant for this career..."
