"Nurses are motivated by their ability to contribute — their ability to make a difference in the lives of their patients and in the health and wellness of their communities." — Deborah Zimmermann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, CEO of The DAISY Foundation A simple "thank you" and recognition of a job well done creates far-reaching benefits for nurses, their patients, and healthcare organizations, says Deborah Zimmermann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, the CEO of The DAISY Foundation, which was created on the premise of gratitude. For this week's lead story, I spoke with Zimmermann about how meaningful recognition is linked to burnout reduction, higher levels of job satisfaction and employee performance, greater job commitment, and motivation. | 