The HCCI Nurse of the Year awards someone who shows exceptional abilities in the care of their clients
A Kildare woman has won this year's Nurse of the Year HCCI Home Care Awards.
Daria Dobrzynska, of Irish Home Care and from Naas, received the award at the ceremony held in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Wexford on Sunday.
The HCCI Nurse of the Year awards someone who shows exceptional abilities in the care of their clients and works to meet not just the medical/physical side of their care but also the mental and emotional well-being of clients.
Professor Mark White, Executive Dean, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, RCSI, award sponsor and judge said, “Daria clearly deserves this award because of her exceptional work and commitment to involving other agencies and the community in the care of her clients.
"Daria goes above and beyond the expected norm and demonstrates ‘thinking outside of the box’, innovation and leadership. Her dedication has such a positive impact on her clients’ quality of life and wellbeing.”

Pictured are (left to right): Joseph Musgrave, CEO, HCCI with Daria Dobrzynska, Irish Home Care, Naas, Co. Kildare, who has been named as Nurse of the Year at 2024 HCCI Home Care Awards and Rose Mary Sweeny, Executive Vice Dean of Education at Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery RCSI, award sponsor.

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