Annu A l Repo R t
2024 Department
of
Nursing Services and Patient Care
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
HEALTH CARE
University of Iowa Health Care has always been committed to providing excellent and cutting-edge care to Iowans.
The Past
1873
Sisters of Mercy establish a hospital in downtown Iowa City
1928
A larger hospital is built, forming the foundation of University of Iowa Health Care
1898
A 65-bed facility replaces the original downtown hospital
1919
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital opens
2012
UI Health Care Iowa River Landing (right) opens in Coralville
2017
UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital (below) opens
On behalf of the Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care at University of Iowa Health Care, I am proud to present the 2024 annual report. This year’s theme, Growing into a System: Past, Present, and Future, highlights the ongoing evolution that has been vital to UI Health Care’s growth and success.
The department’s rich history is rooted in a commitment to providing the highest standards of evidence-based care. UI Health Care began its journey in medical services in 1873, partnering with the Sisters of Mercy to establish a small, 20bed hospital in downtown Iowa City. By 1898, a state-of-the-art 65-bed facility replaced the original hospital, and in 1928, a new hospital—the largest of its kind at the time—was built, forming the foundation of today’s UI Health Care.
As UI Health Care’s capabilities expanded, nursing played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s trajectory. In 2004, UI Hospitals & Clinics, now UI Health Care, became the first hospital in Iowa to earn designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and patient care. Since then, UI Health Care has been redesignated four times in 2008, 2013, 2018, and 2023.
In parallel, key programs such as the adult, neonatal, and pediatric continuity of care and care coordination programs were launched to provide seamless support for patients and their families. These initiatives trained teams to address personal and systemic barriers, ensuring comprehensive care for those they served. Additionally, 100 years of social service excellence was celebrated in 2021, highlighting the pivotal role of adult and pediatric social workers in transforming patient outcomes.
UI Health Care has been a pioneer in other specialized services. The installation of the state’s only multiplace hyperbaric chamber in 1995 enabled advanced emergency care, and dual-chamber operations began as early as 1988. The hyperbaric chamber, managed by the dedicated Department of Respiratory Care team, provides a pressurized environment to deliver oxygen therapy for treating conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning and decompression sickness, ensuring advanced emergency care.
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies has delivered expert care for critical and complex cases for decades, supported by occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation specialists. The goal of team members throughout the department has always been ensuring patients experience an optimal quality of life by maximizing their functional abilities.
Landmark developments in facilities further enhanced patient care. The UI Health Care Iowa River Landing outpatient facility opened in 2012, followed by the 2017 debut of UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. This report reflects the tireless efforts of all team members—nurses, social workers, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and countless others—who ensure the care UI Health Care provides is accessible, connected, and compassionate.
I invite you to explore these pages and celebrate the accomplishments that have made UI Health Care a comprehensive, integrated health system. As we honor the past, we remain steadfast in UI Health Care’s mission to deliver exceptional
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The Present
The transition of Mercy Iowa City to UI Health Care in January 2024 marked a significant step in growing into a system delivering comprehensive care to meet the needs of the Iowa City community. The acquisition strengthens UI Health Care’s ability to provide safe, high-quality health services while ensuring continued access for patients. The location is now known as UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown.
Employees at this location have been essential in this process with leaders across the organization supporting and driving integration. A spirit of collaboration has been key in aligning practices and workflows across campuses in order to foster seamless patient care experiences. The rapid implementation of a new electronic health record, which connects patient information across UI Health Care locations, has further enhanced unification of the growing system. Team members at the downtown campus are ensuring that the quality of care reflects the high standards synonymous with UI Health Care by fostering collaboration, aligning practices across campuses, and maintaining a patient-centered approach.
January
The acquisition of Mercy Iowa City expands UI Health Care’s reach, with the site becoming UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown
December
Mission Cancer + Blood officially becomes part of UI Health Care
As UI Health Care continues to grow into a system, further expansion in the Quad Cities demonstrates a steadfast commitment to providing accessible, high-quality care. The opening of urgent care clinics in Davenport and Bettendorf allows patients to access same-day care.
In addition, a new AirCare base opened in Davenport on Nov. 20, 2024, further enhancing access to life-saving critical care services. As the fourth AirCare base in the system—joining locations in Dubuque, Iowa City, and Waterloo—this expansion reflects UI Health Care’s dedication to meeting the emergency medical needs of the region.
On Dec. 31, 2024, Mission Cancer + Blood officially became part of UI Health Care, marking a critical turning point in the fight against cancer in Iowa. Adding Mission’s 20+ cancer clinics across central Iowa to UI Health Care’s system will establish a statewide network, addressing Iowa’s high cancer rates and bringing top-quality care closer to home for all Iowans.
Behavioral health care remains a pressing need for the Iowa City community and Iowa, and UI Health Care has responded to address this demand. The adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) relocated to a newly upgraded space, improving the environment for patients and care teams alike. Alongside this, the opening of the adolescent CSU provided a much-needed resource to support young patients experiencing acute behavioral health challenges. These units provide short-term, intensive care designed to stabilize individuals in crisis and support their transition to ongoing care.
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The Future
As part of UI Health Care’s ongoing growth as a system, UI Health Care Medical Center North Liberty represents a key development in continuing to provide comprehensive, accessible care for Iowans. Set to open on April 28, 2025, this state-of-the-art facility will offer services including orthopedics, rehabilitation, and emergency care, all within a seamless, patient-centered environment.
From preoperative care to postoperative rehabilitation, team members will be at the forefront, facilitating coordinated and compassionate care. The design of the facility will promote system-wide collaboration, enabling team members to deliver timely, efficient care that aligns with UI Health Care’s high standards. By improving access to routine and specialized services, the North Liberty campus creates additional capacity, furthering UI Health Care’s mission to meet the growing health needs of Iowans while maintaining excellence across all locations.
UI Health Care is also enhancing its university campus capabilities to address the evolving needs of patients. Plans to expand the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will enable advanced care for Iowa’s smallest and most vulnerable patients. Additionally, renovations to the Burn Treatment Center will create an upgraded environment designed to deliver care for more adult and pediatric patients on both the inpatient unit and in the clinic.
April
UI Health Care Medical Center North Liberty to open
UI Health Care continues to grow with a commitment to serving all Iowans and providing world-class care closer to home.
As we look to the future, the theme of Growing into a System: Past, Present, and Future will continue to guide not only UI Health Care but the Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care. Over the past year, we have seen remarkable growth across campuses and services with the department at the front and center of every development. The ability to provide seamless, coordinated care depends on the strength of the UI Health Care system, and team members from the Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care are critical to the system functioning efficiently.
As we move forward, the three key priorities of people, patients, and community will remain at the forefront in shaping the future of evidence-based care delivery for the people of Iowa and beyond. Together, as a unified system, we will continue to elevate excellence by providing the
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING (AACN) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AACN is the voice for academic nursing representing more than 865 member schools of nursing at public and private institutions nationwide. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice.
Recipient
Gillespie RRT, respiratory therapist
THE PHIL (PULMONARY HEALTH AND ILLNESSES OF THE LUNG) AWARD
The PHIL (Pulmonary Health and Illnesses of the Lung) Award was developed for patients, visitors, faculty, or clinicians to recognize excellence in respiratory therapy for outstanding care, treatment, professional excellence, and compassion with a patient and/or family dealing with pulmonary illness.
Nominees
Jennifer Brown RRT, senior respiratory therapist
Esbeidi Cabrales RRT, respiratory therapist
Jodie Harmon RRT, CHT, respiratory therapist
Mary Hunziker RRT, NPS, respiratory therapist
Debra Kyle-Havel RRT, respiratory therapist
Shana Overstreet RRT, respiratory therapist
Ana Sanchez RRT, respiratory therapist
Deb Sigmund RRT, respiratory therapist
Madeleine Wilber RRT, respiratory therapist
Joel Zabokrtsky RRT, respiratory therapist
Recipient Rebecca Chuffo Davila DNP, ARNP, NNP-BC, FAANP, neonatal NP/PA
ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Advanced Practice Clinician of the Year Award is given to an advanced practice provider that most embodies those aspects of a truly great patient service provider, including technical skill, humanism to patients and families, collaboration with colleagues, and advocacy.
GOOD CATCH AWARD
The Good Catch Award recognizes clinicians for their professional diligence in having prevented a potential error or “near miss.” A near miss is an event or situation that, if not identified and acted upon, could have resulted in an accident, injury, or illness. The Good Catch event can occur anywhere within UI Health Care and impact anyone, whether patient, visitor, faculty, or staff.
Recipients
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
The Clinical Leadership Development Academy is a UI Health Care program that addresses the complexity, breadth, and importance of the developing leader and promotes excellence through clinical scholarship.
& Control recognize outpatient surgery facilities who focus on the (many) finer points to infection prevention and control as recognized in the Outpatient Surgery magazine.
Management recognize outpatient surgery facilities who focus on different aspects of pain management as recognized in the
Surgery magazine.
Renee McGinnis MSN, RN, CPN, clinical practice leader
Emily Lewis BSN, RN, staff nurse
Eva Schoenberg patient care associate
Michelle Connell DPT, PT, ATC, senior physical therapist
Alyssa Wood DNP, ARNP, advanced registered nurse practitioner
Cheyanne Bush intra-oral/craniofacial surgery technician
Lexee Woods ADN, RN, CBC, staff nurse
Board Member
Kimberly Hunter DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive
Ashleigh
FELLOW OF THE ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S HEALTH, OBSTETRIC AND NEONATAL NURSES
The Fellow of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (FAWHONN) recognizes nurse leaders who have made substantive and sustained contributions to the health of women and newborns beyond the expectations of their role. These nurses have demonstrated outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education, advocacy, or policy at the regional, national, or global level that is reflective of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses’ (AWHONN’s) mission and vision. AWHONN Fellows demonstrate a commitment to the profession and to the highest standards of nursing care in the specialty of women’s health, obstetric, or neonatal nursing.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD
The University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award recognizes current University of Iowa staff who have made outstanding accomplishments and contributions that significantly benefited or brought honor or recognition to the university.
GREAT IOWA NURSES
Great Iowa Nurses recognizes nurses in the state of Iowa and spotlights qualities that demonstrate efforts beyond those expected of a nurse within their normal duties.
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS – EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES –PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) awarded continuing accreditation to the Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program at UI Health Care. CAAHEP accreditation was awarded due to the program’s demonstrated compliance with the standards with the next comprehensive evaluation of the program, including a site visit, scheduled to occur no later than 2029.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND TRAUMA SERVICES EMS TRAINING PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services authorized the Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center training program to provide emergency medical services education for the Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic levels to the provisions of Iowa Code, Chapter 147A, and the rules promulgated thereunder through Aug. 15, 2029.
Jena Curry BSN, RN, staff nurse
Tami Pollari MSN, MBA, RN, director, patient- and family-centered services
Olivia Wulf MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL, assistant nurse manager
Tacia Bullard MSN, RN, CNL, Magnet® program director
Kristina Beachy, MSN, RN, CPAN, CNOR, NPD-BC, nursing practice leader
Annemarie Carter BSN, RN, staff nurse
Charla Franck BSN, RN, CMSRN, staff nurse
April Roe DNP, RN, NEA-BC, nursing practice leader
Shannon Hunger MSN, RN, NE-BC, BMTCN, nurse manager
Jesse Weiss MSN, RN, staff nurse
Honoree
Teresa Horak MS, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, FAWHONN, associate director, nursing services
Recipient Rebecca Schwertfeger
SPHR, CHHR, senior director, talent acquisition
Honorees
IOWA ORGANIZATION FOR NURSING LEADERSHIP 2024 SCHOLARSHIP
The Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership 2024 Scholarship provides financial assistance to nurse leaders in Iowa, who are members of the Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership, an active nurse leader in the State of Iowa, and express the intent to remain in nursing leadership, for continuation of formal education.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN/ NURSING ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIP
The Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant Scholarship recognizes a UI Health Care patient care technician or nursing assistant who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
CHARMAINE KLEIBER EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC NURSING RESEARCH-TO-
PRACTICE AWARD
The Charmaine Kleiber Excellence in Pediatric Nursing Researchto-Practice Award recognizes an individual or team who has completed or is near completion of data collection for a research study or initiative that incorporates the use of research-based evidence to benefit children and their families.
NURSING EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL EDUCATION AWARD
The Nursing Excellence in Clinical Education Award recognizes a staff nurse who excels in serving in the teaching role, innovative spirit, professional role model, and lifelong learner.
SUNSHINE AWARD
GOLDEN COMPASS AWARD
The Golden Compass Award recognizes and celebrates team members from the Adult Care Coordination division who have provided excellent service or care to a patient, their family member, or a fellow UI Health Care team member.
Recipients
The Sunshine Award recognizes team members, including but not limited to nurses, surgical technologists, patient care technicians, and core personnel in the perioperative setting, who exemplify innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence in providing safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care and foster teamwork through extraordinary interaction with others.
Recipients
ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED NURSES
The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) recognizes units, clinics, and programs with greater than or equal to 50% of oncology certified nurses. Nurses from the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy program received recognition for earning the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN®) certification.
DR. JO ELAND, EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC NURSING AWARD
The Dr. Jo Eland, Excellence in Pediatric Nursing Award is presented to a nurse by the American Society for Pain Management Nursing in recognition of outstanding contribution to the field of pain management for the pediatric patient.
THE CORRIDOR BUSINESS JOURNAL’S (CBJ) 2024 FORTY UNDER 40
The Forty Under 40 awards recognize 40 leaders under the age of 40 who have made a significant impact in their business and community early in their careers.
EXPERIENCED NURSE FELLOWSHIP ACCREDITATION WITH DISTINCTION
The University of Iowa Health Care Experienced Nurse Fellowship Program at UI Health Care was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Accreditation Program. The accreditation has been granted from Dec. 16, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2029.
Recipient Molly Kucera MBAHC, BSN, RN, CNAMB, CNOR, associate director, nursing services
Recipient Emma Nelson patient care technician
Recipient
Renee McGinnis MSN, RN, CPN, clinical practice leader
Kaci Greenleaf MSW, social worker II
Brittany StrauseCawiezell LMSW, social worker III
Erin Sieh LMSW, social work specialist I
Recipient
Deb Bruene MA, RN, PMGT-BC, nursing practice leader
Honoree
Emily Ward DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN, associate chief nursing officer
Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Team
Reagan Skovgard patient care technician
Emily Bradley MA, CCLS, senior activity therapist and Nacho facility dog
Melissa Etheredge nursing assistant
Malinda Walker clerk III Sherice Wheeler ADN, RN, staff nurse
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Recipient Reed Peterson BSN, RN, staff nurse
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2023-2024
COHORT
The Executive Leadership Academy is a comprehensive UI Health Care program that addresses core characteristics and skills needed to lead effectively in an academic health care environment. The Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care recognizes six of the 31 participants from the 20232024 cohort.
IMPROVING OUR WORKPLACE AWARD (I.O.W.A.)
The purpose of the Improving Our Workplace Award (I.O.W.A.) is to recognize individuals and teams whose efforts demonstrate three of the following four components: initiative, innovation, measurable results, and sustaining impact.
HELPING HANDS AWARD
The Helping Hands Award was developed for patients, families, visitors, or UI Health Care team members to recognize staff involved in direct patient care who are excelling in their roles to provide exceptional patient care and interactions.
Recipients
SALLY MATHIS HARTWIG SCHOLARSHIP
The Sally Mathis Hartwig Scholarship recognizes a nurse pursuing graduate education at the University of Iowa College of Nursing.
NICHE™ EXEMPLAR
NICHE™ (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) is an international program designed to impart principles and tools to stimulate changes in clinical practice to achieve patient-centered nursing care for older adults in healthcare facilities. The vision of NICHE™ is that all older adults, age 65 and over, receive age-friendly, exemplary nursing care. UI Health Care was the first hospital in Iowa to be awarded NICHE™ Exemplar status, the highest and most prestigious level of recognition, in 2015 and was successfully redesignated with NICHE™ Exemplar status most recently in 2024.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF NURSING NOTABLE PRECEPTOR AWARD
The University of Iowa College of Nursing Notable Preceptor Award was created in 2023 to recognize preceptors who model and encourage critical thinking, compassion, curiosity, and motivation; who are knowledgeable; and who have made a lasting impact on student learning.
Recipient
Paul Bradford, BSN, RN, CMSRN, staff nurse
Jessica Alberhasky patient care technician
Jaclyn Hall, DPT, MBA, BS, CPHQ, clinical supervisor
Grace Gustave psychiatric nursing assistant
Emily Lambrecht DNP, ARNP, AGACNP, PA/ARNP/NNP supervisor
Desirae Patzwald patient care technician
Kayla Priest PT, DPT, senior physical therapist
Dana Upton DNP, RN, CPN, nurse manager
Bryer Wallace patient care technician
Ryan Albright patient care technician
Andrea Koehler, MHA, BSN, RN, CNML, nurse manager
Bob Hall psychiatric nursing assistant II
Elyse Laures PhD, RN, associate research scientist/engineer
Katelyn Rodenburg, patient care associate
Courtney Woodley patient care technician
Sophia Barbieri patient care associate
Leah Moeller patient care associate
Kate Snodgrass patient care technician
Nurses Using Ultrasound for Difficult IV Access Team
Quad Cities OBGYN Health Accessibility Team
Pediatric Beacon Implementation Team
Recipient
Alexandria Falco BSN, RN, CMSRN, assistant nurse manager
THE DAISY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD™
The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award™ is given to nurses who have devoted their life’s work to the compassionate care of others. Recipients are nominated for their dedication to nursing through active mentoring, role modeling, advocating for their patients, and promoting the positive image of nursing.
Nominees
THE DAISY AWARD™
The DAISY Award™ was developed as a way for patients, visitors, faculty, clinicians, or volunteers to reward and celebrate extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by a nurse.
THE DAISY TEAM AWARD™
2024 HEALING HANDS CONFERENCE GRANT (HHCG)
The Healing Hands Conference Grant (HHCG) provides a monetary stipend to DAISY honorees to attend a nursing conference of their choice. The grant is intended to help nurses continue to build their expertise and expand their networks.
AONL YOUNG PROFESSIONAL VOICES
The AONL (American Organization for Nursing Leadership™) Young Professional Voices recognizes nurse leaders who exhibit significant potential as health care leaders and demonstrate exemplary leadership within their organization, committees, and the nursing profession.
The DAISY Team Award™ honors collaboration between two or more people, led by a nurse, who identify and meet patient and/or family needs by going above and beyond the traditional role of nursing.
Recipient
Safe Patient Handling Team
Nominees
Admission & Transfer Center (ATC)
Adult Acute Care Unit (2JCP)
Adult Acute Internal Medicine Unit (5South)
Adult Care Coordination Division
Adult Psychiatry Unit (7RCP)
Adult Surgery Specialty Unit (2RCP)
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Burn Treatment Center and Intermediate Care Unit (8JCP)
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
Digestive Health Clinic Triage Team
Error Prevention Training Core Group
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Medical Surgical Cardiology Unit (4RCP)
Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP)
Medicine Psychiatry Inpatient Unit (3BT)
Medicine Specialty Unit (6RCP)
Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6JCP)
Nursing Informatics
Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine Unit (3RCP)
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit (L9 SFCH)
Pediatric Surgery Recovery Team
Short Stay Unit (LLJCP)
Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (SNICU)
Surgical/Orthopedics Inpatient Unit (4th Floor – Downtown campus)
THE DAISY NURSE LEADER AWARD™
The DAISY Nurse Leader Award™ recognizes nurses who are extraordinary in the impact they have on compassionate patient care. Honorees can be any nurse leader who directly impacts patient care including supervisors, managers, educators, or nurses who specialize in case management, informatics, or patient flow.
Nominees
Lauren Anderson BSN, RN, CCRN, assistant nurse manager
Martha Blondin MSN, RN, ONC, nursing practice leader
Deb Bruene MA, RN, PMGT-BC, nursing practice leader
Rebecca Cetta MSN, RN, CV-BC, nursing practice leader
Michelle Greve MSN, RN, CMSRN, CWON, nursing practice leader
Gary Harney MSN, RN, CNRN, nurse manager
Erica LoVan, BSN, RN, assistant nurse manager
Jessica McDaniel MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, nurse manager
Kari Murphy, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, nurse manager
Renae Nichols BSN, RN, staff nurse
Alyssa Owens BSN, RN, CCRN, interim nurse manager
Shelby Rock BSN, RN, assistant nurse manager
Karen Stenger MAN, RN, CCRN, nursing practice leader
Sarah Wellsandt MSN, RN, assistant nurse manager
Olivia Wulf MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL, assistant nurse manager
THE DAISY AWARD™ FOR EXTRAORDINARY NURSE EDUCATORS
The DAISY Award™ for Extraordinary Nurse Educators is given to nurses who improve practice and advance patient care through teaching, precepting, and mentoring. The award honors the exceptional impact and inspirational influence made on the future of those they educate.
Nominees
Rebecca Bruegge BSN, RN, CNOR, nurse clinician
Heather Eastman, MSN, RN, PED-BC, nursing practice leader
Cody Gassmann MSN, RN, CCRN, nursing practice leader
Suzanne Hammer-White MSN, MHA, RN, CNML, nursing practice leader
Cara Holub MSN, RN, NPD-BC, clinical practice leader
Marissa Johnson, MSN, RN, CNL, RNC-LRN, TIP, quality & operational improvement senior engineer
Jessica Stonis MSN, RN, OCN, clinical practice leader
Christina Woline DNP, RN, NPD-BC, associate director, nursing services
Carolyn Laxson MSN, RN, CCTC, transplant coordinator
Carolyn Yoder, ADN, RN, staff nurse
Roxanne Altemeier ADN, RN, staff nurse
Brittany Wetjen BSN, RN, OCN, staff nurse
Abby Blietz ADN, RN, C-EFM, staff nurse
Alaina Zachary BSN, RN, CEN, staff nurse
Madison Geis BSN, RN, CCRN, staff nurse
Samantha Rosonke BSN, RN, staff nurse
Libby Scott BSN, RN, staff nurse
Kayley Wallace BSN, RN, CMSRN, staff nurse
Erin Henrichs MSN, RN, CCRN, staff nurse
Stephanie Hotz BSN, RN, staff nurse
Brian Huyck BSN, RN, staff nurse
Diana Marquez BSN, RN, staff nurse
Chrissy McCullough BSN, RN, CCRN, staff nurse
Cale Muhlhausen BSN, RN, CCRN, staff nurse
Recipient
Donna Dolezal MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, nurse manager
Recipient Tacia Bullard, MSN, RN, CNL, Magnet® program director
Recipient
Tacia Bullard
MSN, RN, CNL, Magnet® program director
Recipient
Sarah Wellsandt MSN, RN, assistant nurse manager
Honoree
Dan Lose
DNP, RN, CNML, director, nursing services
Recipients
IACPR DISTINGUISHED PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
The Iowa Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (IACPR) awards the IACPR Distinguished Program of the Year to acknowledge a program in Iowa that has made significant contributions to the provision of cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
SOCIETY FOR SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE AND COUNCIL FOR
ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE SIMULATION PROGRAMS
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and the Council for Accreditation of Healthcare Simulation Programs Board of Review granted accreditation to the University of Iowa College of Nursing – Nursing Clinical Education Center in the area of teaching/education from July 31, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2029.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Professional Recognition Program recognizes the accomplishments of the direct care nurse and incentivizes them to stay engaged in direct patient care as they support safety, quality, and research. The program compensates nurses who consistently go “above and beyond the requirements of their assigned role.”
COHORT 21 – FEBRUARY 2024
Entry-Level Recipients
Laura Barber BSN, RN, CNOR
Chris Betts ADN, RN, CNRN
Reece Bitterman, ADN, RN
Maite Etre, MSN, RN, CCRN, FNP-C
Rebekah Fagen, BSN, RN
Dorthea Fiedler, BSN, RN, CPN
Natalie Fortune, BSN, RN, CCRN
Lauren Hawkins, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Erin Huntington, BSN, RN, CNRN
Summer Jagnow, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CCM
Laura Johnson BSN, RN
Elyana Klimesh BSN, RN
Heather Krogh, BSN, RN, RNC-LRN
Emily Martin, BSN, RN, CCRN
Brianne McCreary, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Keri Nace Mercer, MPH, BSN, RN, OCN
Rachel Mertens, BSN, RN, CPN
Arissa Moeller BSN, RN, CNOR
Cale Muhlhausen, BSN, RN, CCRN
Anna Rhodes, MSN, RN, CCRN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC
Michelle Schubert, BSN, RN, CNRN
Natalie Smith, MSN, RN, RNC-LRN
Tina Winch BSN, RN, CPN
Level 1 Recipients
Ronda Arndt BSN, RN, RNC-OB
Ana Baue BSN, RN, CPHON
Jenna Bert, BSN, RN, CPN
Michelle Carden BSN, RN, CPN
Shelby Cassidy BAN, RN
Amy Eldridge, BSN, RN, CBC
Amber Etsceidt BSN, RN, CCRN
Lisa-Marie Forcier BSN, RN, CNOR
Sheila Frascht BSN, RN, CPLC
Anna Gahan BSN, RN, BMTCN
Anna Golinghorst, BSN, RN, CV-BC
Andrea Haynes BSN, RN, CCRN
Karen Holmes, ADN, RN, CDN
Abigail Holtkamp MSN, RN
Susan Huff BSN, RN, CDCES
Alejandra Kautman ADN, RN
Molly Knipfel, BSN, RN, CPN
Deb Kohler BSN, RN, CNRN
Morgan Langfitt BSN, RN, CPN
Bailey Markle ADN, RN, C-EFM
Mariefil McMurrin BSN, RN, CNOR
Natalie Mena ADN, RN
Kelli Penfield, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Gabrielle Rumlow BSN, RN, CPN
Brenna Schwenker, ADN, RN
Lindsay Snipes BSN, RN
Taylor Soules, BSN, RN
Tiara Soupene, BSN, RN
Katrina Strabala, BSN, RN
Jessica Williams BSN, RN, OCN
Level 2 Recipients
Lindy Cannady, BSN, RN, OCN
Tara Dolezal, BSN, RN, CNOR
Courtney Heid BSN, RN, BMTCN
Katelyn Hemphill, BSN, RN, CBC
Brittney Kintzel BSN, RN, CPN
Kerrigan Kruse BSN, RN, PMH-BC
Emily Martin BSN, RN, OCN
Elizabeth Merrifield, BSN, RN, CCRN
Ann Miller, BSN, RN, RNC-OB
Althea Miller BSN, RN, OCN
Samantha Noonan, BSN, RN, CPN
Meg Ockenfels, ADN, RN, CNOR
Jennifer Skelley BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN
Penny Smith BSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Kim Taylor BSN, RN, RNC-MNN
COHORT 22 – AUGUST 2024
Entry-Level Recipients
Kaitlyn Albert BSN, RN, RNC-LRN
Emily Bahndorf BSN, RN, CPN
Ericka Banks MSN, RN, CCRN, TIP
Kylie Bieber, BSN, RN, CCRN
Kathryn Bishop BSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Katie Buettner, BSN, RN, RNC-LRN
Jason Bussler BSN, RN, CCRN
Mackenzie Cox ADN, RN
Elizabeth Culver, BSN, RN, CWON
Carrington Curphy, BSN, RN, CPN
Melissa Hendrych, BSN, RN
Lainie Jackson BSN, RN
Jenna Jensen, BSN, RN
Pamela Kalkhoff BSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Sonyia Loos, BSN, RN, CNOR
April Marshall BSN, RN, RNC-MNN
Emily Moffitt BSN, RN, CPN
Sheila Ours BSN, RN, RNC-LRN
Maria Perez, BSN, RN
Dee Powers BSN, RN
Claire Ronnebaum BSN, RN
Heather Rutan ADN, RN
Ashley Smith BSN, RN, PMH-BC
Kaitlyn Stevens, BSN, RN, CPN
Katherine Stratton BSN, RN
Eric Welter BSN, RN
Rachel Youngdahl, BSN, RN
Madison Zahradnek, BSN, RN, CCRN
Level 1 Recipients
DeAnn Andrews, RN
Natalie Aunan, BSN, RN
Melissa Barnes MSN, RN, CWON
Linda Baylor MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Katherine Becker, BSN, RN
Kayla Belt, BSN, RN
Sarah Betts BSN, RN, CBC
Molly Brennan BSN, RN, CCRN
Amber Butera, BSN, RN, OCN
Megan Chase BSN, RN, CPN
Madeline Coe BSN, RN, CCRN
Emma Davenport BSN, RN
Alexandra Davis, BSN, RN
Kathleen Davis, BSN, RN, C-EFM
Justin Dolezal, BSN, RN, CNOR
Deborah Doorn BSN, RN, CCE, IBCLC
Jill Droste, BSN, RN, CNOR
Jenna Erwin BSN, RN, CPN
Sarah Faruqui, MSN, RN, CNL
Brianna Feckers BSN, RN, CFRN, CCRN, CEN, CTRN
Claire Feeney BSN, RN, CPHON
Emily Fier, BSN, RN, CCBRN
Madison Geis, BSN, RN, CCRN
Amber Gonsoski BSN, RN, CCRN
Brenda Gordley BSN, BS, RN, PMH-BC, CCLS
Amy Gustafson, BSN, RN
Kelly Hand BSN, RN, OCN
Samantha Hanzlik MSN, RN
Edie Hochstetler BSN, RN, OCN
Darci Jackson, ADN, RN, CPN
Brooke Johnson, BSN, RN, CCRN
Natalie Kaasa, MSN, RN, PMH-BC
Natalie Lammer BSN, RN
Jacey Larson, BSN, RN
Julie Lynch BSN, RN, OCN
Laura Manuel, BSN, RN, CCRN
Kattie Marine ADN, RN, CNOR
Jodi Matthes BSN, RN, CCRN
Amanda McCoy, MSN, RN, OCN
Christine McCullough BSN, RN, CCRN
Amanda Merta BSN, RN, CCRN
Sara Michalec, ADN, RN, CBC
Brittany Miller, BSN, RN
Maria Miller MSN, RN
Brianna Mullinnix, BSN, RN
Kristi Nguyen, ADN, RN, CBC
Chanette O’Brien BSN, RN, RNC-LRN
Jerri Ranson, BSN, RN, OCN
Codi Robison, BSN, RN, CCRN
Megan Schumaker, BSN, RN, CCRN
Emily Sheely BSN, RN, RNC-LRN
Katie Sinwelski, BSN, RN, CGRN
Ellie Spilman, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Traci Stewart, MSN, RN, CHFN
Claire Stufflebeam, BSN, RN
Kaitlin Tarr, BSN, RN, CCRN, CMC, E-AEC
Amy Ten Haken BSN, RN
Jacquelyn Thorp, BSN, RN, CV-BC
Emma Tiesman, BSN, RN, PCCN
Dana Wolfe, BSN, RN, CPHON
Sidney Wozniak BSN, RN, CPHON, BMTCN
Laura Yahnke, MSN, RN, CCM
Level 2 Recipients
Abigail Berger, BSN, RN, CNOR
Michelle Clarahan, BSN, RN, DNC, CPN
Kristina DeVore, MSN-Ed, RN, GERO-BC
Jenna Gimre BSN, RN, CPN, CPHON
Courtney Haferbier, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Olivia Harris, BSN, RN, CCRN
DeeAnn Hebrink, RN, PED-BC
Sarah Helle BSN, RN, CPN
Faith Hendricks BSN, RN, CMSRN
Alyssa Henscheid BSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Amy Lage, BSN, RN, C-NPT
Haylee Latta, BAN, RN, CPN
Amber Macdonald BSN, RN, CCRN
Tracy Maury BSN, RN, CPN
Elizabeth May, MSN, RN, CNL
Katelyn Meyer, MSN, RN, E-AEC, CCRN
Sheree Murphy BSN, RN, AMB-BC, CDDN
Sheri Parman BSN, RN, CAPA
Kristina Rappaport MSN, RN, CCRN, E-AEC
Lauri Riss BSN, RN, CPAN
Lauren Ruggio MSN, RN, CAPA
Brenna Saltzman, BSN, RN, CCRN
Shelby Schuler, BSN, RN, CPN
Courtney Smith, BS, ADN, RN, CNOR
Amanda Taylor, BSN, RN, CCRN
Erin Weber, MSN, RN, CCRN
Michelle Wright MSN, BA, RN, ONC
CNOR® STRONG
UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital Operating Room Team
Nurses from the Stead Family Children’s Hospital operating room team received recognition for earning the certified perioperative nurse (CNOR®) certification. The CNOR® Strong designation, awarded by the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI), is given to hospitals and health systems with greater than 50% of its operating room nursing staff CNOR®-certified.
The CNOR® Strong designation, which is conferred for one year, represents a commitment to excellence in perioperative nursing and outstanding patient care. Research suggests that nurses who earn the CNOR® certification have greater confidence in their clinical practice, having validated their specialized knowledge in perioperative nursing, according to CCI. Certification is a key factor in the assurance of standards of knowledge, skills, and abilities in nursing specialty practice or to a specific role that contributes to better patient outcomes.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSING® CLINICAL PRACTICE POSTER AWARD
Pediatric Interdisciplinary Simulation in Patients Receiving PCA/NCA Therapy –2024 American Society for Pain Management Nursing Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas
Heather Eastman, MSN, RN, PED-BC, nursing practice leader
Kari Wellnitz MD, clinical associate professor
Mary Denmead BA, CHSE, instructional services specialist
Mitchell Luangrath MD, FAAP, clinical assistant professor
Deb Bruene, MA, RN, PMGT-BC, nursing practice leader
2024 QUALITY AND SAFETY SYMPOSIUM — PROFESSIONAL & SCIENTIFIC DIVISION POSTER AWARD — FIRST PLACE
Driving Down Indwelling Urinary Catheter Days by Optimizing External Urinary Device Options – 2024 Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, Iowa
Kelly Poch MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, nursing practice leader
Alexandra Trannel, MS, quality & operational improvement engineer
Nicole Wiltfang BSN, RN, quality & operational improvement engineer
Nick Poch, DNP, MBA, RN, VA-BC, interim director, nursing services
Kirsten Hanrahan DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC, FAAN, director, nursing services
Takaaki Kobayashi MD, MPH, clinical assistant professor
Karen Brust, MD, clinical associate professor
Bauer, M. (2024, April 18). Auricular acupressure as a treatment modality for pain and symptom management in pediatric patients. 31st National EBP Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Behne, N. (2024, April 4). Success story: Student to therapist. 45th Annual Iowa Lung Conference, Iowa Society for Respiratory Care, Ankeny, IA.
Benson, R. & Frascht, S. (2024, May 17). Not a moment spent apart: Newborn comfort care program at University of Iowa Health Care. 23rd International Perinatal Bereavement Conference, Chicago, IL.
Bohlken, D. Utech, J. & Abbott, L. (2024, April 5). The history of oncology nursing...Now and the future. 2024 Scofield Advanced Oncology Nursing Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Bonner, J. (2024, April 5). Oncolytic virus therapy. 2024 Scofield Advanced Oncology Nursing Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Boothby, J. (2024, February 15). Critique of the evidence: CPG/AGREE. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Bradley, E. & Orth, J. (2024, April 17). Procedural support through the developmental stages. Orthopedic Nursing Conference 2024, Virtual.*
Brokaw, N. (2024, September 26). Pancreatitis: Diagnosing pitfalls. Gastroenterology Nursing Conference, Virtual.*
Clancy, G. (2024, February 13). Rounding @ Iowa podcast In EP 65: Best practices - Goals of care conversations with Carol Harshman Katie Ries and Bryan Struck.*
Clarahan, M. (2024, October 3). Infantile hemangiomas. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Cromwell, J., & Mathias, M. (2024, April 16). Visionary care: Transforming health care delivery and culture with video based assessment. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Cullen, L. (2024, January 18). Designing your EBP program. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Cullen, L. (2024, February 16). Designing your EBP program. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Cullen, L. (2024, October 18). Designing your EBP program. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Cullen, L. (2024, January 11). Organizational infrastructure for EBP program success. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Cullen, L. (2024, February 9). Organizational infrastructure for EBP program success. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Cullen, L. (2024, October 17). Organizational infrastructure for EBP program success. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Cullen, L. (2024, October 25). The PICO problem – Fishing with the wrong bait and other EBP updates. Health Science Librarians of Illinois, Webinar.
Cullen, L. (2024, May 20). The problem with PICO and PURPOSE as a contemporary solution. National Teaching Institute Conference, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Denver, CO. Cullen, L. (2024, October 24). The problem with PICO and PURPOSE as a contemporary solution. Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 6, Virtual.
Cullen, L., & Fowler, C. (2024, February 16). Be creative — Can this be taught? Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.* Cullen, L., & Hanrahan, K. (2024, August 28). Making evidence-based practice stick! Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Webinar. Cullen, L., & Hanrahan, K. (2024, January 11). Precision Implementation Approach® Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual. Cullen, L., & Hanrahan, K. (2024, February 9). Precision Implementation Approach®. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.* Cullen, L., & Hanrahan, K. (2024, October 17). Precision Implementation Approach® Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Cullen, L., & Hanrahan, K. (2024, January 18). Sustaining the practice change. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual. Cullen, L., & Hanrahan, K. (2024, February 16). Sustaining the practice change. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.* Cullen, L., & Hanrahan, K. (2024, October 18). Sustaining the practice change. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Cullen, L., & McQuitty, N. (2024, January 10). Evidence-based practice overview. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual. Cullen, L., & McQuitty, N. (2024, January 10). Nursing leadership role in facilitating EBP. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual. DeBerg, J., Cullen, L., & Edmonds, S. (2024, October 24). The evidence pyramid problem: Missing the forest for the trees and revolutionary EBP. Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 6, Webinar.
Duong, T. (2024, October 3). Laser interstitial thermal therapy. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.* Farrington, M. (2024, December 6). Patient / family education: General principles. Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Webinar CE.
Farrington, M. (2024, December 6). Patient / family education: Tracheostomy / laryngectomy specific content. Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Webinar CE. Feuerbach, J. Endahl, E. Frede, R. Forseth, D., & Wilford, L. (2024, April 4). Scope of practice as respiratory therapists at UI Health Care – Roundtable discussion. 45th Annual Iowa Lung Conference, Iowa Society for Respiratory Care, Ankeny, IA.
Fowler, C. (2024, January 23). Design and pilot. Advanced EvidenceBased Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Fowler, C. (2024, January 11). Design and pilot a localized practice change. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Fowler, C. (2024, October 16). Design and pilot a localized practice change. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Fowler, C. (2024, January 25). EBP return on investment (ROI). Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Fowler, C. (2024, January 23). Form a team. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Fowler, C. (2024, January 23). Getting topics in focus. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Fowler, C. (2024, January 10). Prep for success. Advanced EvidenceBased Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Fowler, C. (2024, February 8). Prep for success. Advanced EvidenceBased Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Fowler, C. (2024, October 16). Prep for success. Advanced EvidenceBased Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Fowler, C., & Cullen, L. (2024, October 18). Be creative — Can this be taught? Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Fowler, C., & Langin, J. (2024, January 18). EBP return on investment (ROI). Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Fowler, C., & Langin, J. (2024, February 16). EBP return on investment (ROI). Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Fowler, C., & Langin, J. (2024, October 18). EBP return on investment (ROI). Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Fowler, C., & Laures, E. (2024, January 18). Be creative — Can this be taught? Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Fowler, C., & Laures, E. (2024, January 25). Exercises in creativity. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Fowler, C., Laures, E. Hebrink, D., Meier, M., & Saltzman, B. (2024, October 17). Clinical exemplars. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Fowler, C., Laures, E. & Hosking, J. (2024, January 11). EBP training across the career continuum. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Fowler, C. Laures, E., & Hosking, J. (2024, February 9). EBP training across the career continuum. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Fowler, C. Laures, E., & Hosking, J. (2024, October 17). EBP training across the career continuum. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Fowler, C. & Reames, C. (2024, January 24). EBP training across the career continuum. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Granner, M. & Nicola, V. (2024, November 7). Seizure management, nursing considerations, and assessment. Medical Surgical Nursing Conference, Virtual.*
Greve, M. (2024, November 7). Diabetics management: Best practices. Medical Surgical Nursing Conference, Virtual.*
Gross, M. (2024, September 11). Ambulatory nursing impact on the continuum of care for the neuroscience patient. 21st Annual Neuroscience Nursing Conference, Iowa City, IA.*
Gross, M. (2024, October 3). Crucial communication: When it matters most. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Haag, B. (2024, October 3). Project ADAM (automated defibrillators in Adams memory): Iowa heartland. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Hanrahan, K. (2024, January 11). EBP evaluation planning. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Hanrahan, K. (2024, February 9). EBP evaluation planning. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Hanrahan, K. (2024, October 17). EBP evaluation planning. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Hanrahan, K. (2024, October 29). The evolving landscape of nursing research and innovation. 2024 ANA Enterprise Research Symposium, American Nurses Association, New Orleans, LA.
Hanrahan, K. (2024, January 23). The Iowa Model for evidence-based practice. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Hanrahan, K. (2024, January 24). Precision Implementation Approach® Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Hanrahan, K. (2024, January 25). Strategic planning. Advanced EvidenceBased Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Hanrahan, K. & Bullard, T. (2024, April 24). Maps for success – An EBP process and implementation for sustainability framework. Magnet4Europe Celebration Conference, Leuven, Belgium.
Hanrahan, K. & Cullen, L. (2024, October 22). Revolutionary evidencebased practice: Dueling presenters. 2024 INA Annual Conference, Iowa Nurses Association, Ames, IA.
Hanrahan, K. Fowler, C., & Reames, C. (2024, January 24). Sustaining the practice change. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Hanrahan, K. & Kucera, M. (2024, September 10). Spark the fire: Innovation in neuroscience nursing. 21st Annual Neuroscience Nursing Conference, Iowa City, IA.*
Hanrahan, K. Kucera, M. & Darsee, J. (2024, October 1). Incubating nursing innovations. Becker’s 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Hanrahan, K. Laures, E. & Fowler, C. (2024, January 25). Participant report: Elevator speech. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Hanrahan, K. Laures, E. & Fowler, C. (2024, January 25). Putting it all together. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Hanrahan, K. & Olson, L. (2024, January 18). Sacred cows and deimplementation. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Hanrahan, K. & Olson, L. (2024, February 16). Sacred cows and deimplementation. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Hanrahan, K. & Olson, L. (2024, October 18). Sacred cows and deimplementation. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Hanrahan, K. & Reames, C. (2024, January 24). Sacred cows and deimplementation. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Hardy-Fairbanks, A. Wampler Sagaga, A. & Hambright, S. (2024, October 3). Trauma informed care for pregnant patients with substance use disorders. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Hausler, M. (2024, September 26). GI diagnoses: A pelvic floor physical therapist’s role. Gastroenterology Nursing Conference, Virtual.*
Hausler, M. (2024, October 3). Pelvic floor prolapse: The role of a pelvic floor physical therapist. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Hedges, R. Hanrahan, K. & Beaudet, O. (2024, April 17). Forging new paths for clinician innovation. 31st National EBP Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Johnson, M., McGinnis, R. & Wellnitz, K. (2024, April 19). Improving pediatric safety through structured reviews of rapid response and code blue events. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Jones, J. & Behne, N. (2024, October 18). A patient’s experience with recurring respiratory papillomatosis. Respiratory Care Seminar, Coralville, IA.*
Kucera, M., & Hanrahan, K. (2024, April 17). Shifting gears for innovation. 31st National EBP Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Kucera, M., & Mitchell, S. (2024, March 22). Just culture in support of accountability and equity. Ambulatory Care Conference 2024, Coralville, IA.*
Larson, T., & Rogers, B. (2024, October 29). Neurocognitive disorders: How can we reduce the risk of behaviors? Medical Psychiatry Nursing Conference, Virtual.*
Laures, E. (2024, October 24). A deep dive into implementation strategies to promote change. Boone Health EBP & Best Practice Symposium 2024, Columbia, MO.
Laures, E. (2024, January 23). Assemble & appraise the evidence. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Laures, E. (2024, January 10). Assemble, appraise, and synthesize evidence. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Medical Center Hospital & Texas Tech University, Virtual.
Laures, E. (2024, February 8). Assemble, appraise, and synthesize the evidence. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Laures, E. (2024, October 16). Assemble, appraise, and synthesize the evidence. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Laures, E. (2024, October 24). Navigating the evidence-based practice (EBP) process. Boone Health EBP & Best Practice Symposium 2024, Columbia, MO.
Laures, E. (2024, January 24). Organizational infrastructure for EBP program success. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Laures, E. (2024, January 23). Synthesis of evidence. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Laures, E. Jackson, S. Wulf, O. & Hebrink, D. (2024, February 9). Clinical exemplars. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Laures, E. & Nuss, S. (2024, January 25). Nursing leadership role in facilitating EBP. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Lee, S. & Smith, M. (2024, October 3). Care for the developing brain. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Lehmann, R. & Allan, D. (2024, November 7). Bariatric surgery and nursing considerations in postoperative care. Medical Surgical Nursing Conference, Virtual.*
Lisk, J. (2024, April 5). MARVELous CLABSI prevention: One unit’s journey to decrease central line infections. 2024 Scofield Advanced Oncology Nursing Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Markfort, C. (2024, October 3). Clinical use of virtual reality for pediatric patients with chronic pain conditions. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
McCarthy, A. & Whiteside, K. (2024, April 5). Adolescent and young adult (AYA) updates. 2024 Scofield Advanced Oncology Nursing Conference, Coralville, IA.*
McGraw, B. (2024, October 3). Trauma informed care. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
McNulty, S. (2024, October 3). Donor oocyte offerings at the UI Center for Advanced Reproductive Care. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Miguel, L. (2024, October 3). Vecta: A versatile sensory experience. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Mitchell, B. (2024, October 3). Let’s talk about syphilis: Detection, treatment, and prevention of a surging STI. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Pechous, B. & Myli, S. (2024, October 3). Supporting patients by utilizing ultrasound guided venipuncture. Children’s and Women’s Services Nursing Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.*
Poch, K. (2024, November 7). End of life care. Medical Surgical Nursing Conference, Virtual.*
Porter, R., Reed, J. & Hall, M. (2024, April 5). Pet therapy for patients and staff. 2024 Scofield Advanced Oncology Nursing Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Ries, K. (2024, July 15). Care transitions in a tertiary and quaternary medical center: A palliative care social work perspective. 2024 Hospice and Home Care Summit, Business Research & Intelligence (BRI) Network, Nashville, TN.
Rindels, E. (2024, September 10). Minutes matter. 21st Annual Neuroscience Nursing Conference, Iowa City, IA.*
Rudolph, T. & Rappaport, K. (2024, October 18). The ECMO masterclass. Respiratory Care Seminar, Coralville, IA.*
Saltzman, B. & Fayram, L. (2024, April 17). Reduction of pressure injuries with CPAP/BiPAP use in pediatric intensive care unit: A multidisciplinary approach. 31st National EBP Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Sieh, E. (2024, November 2). Living well with blood cancer. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® Des Moines, IA.
Stenger, K. (2024, September 11). Know the risks! Complications after an injury to the spine. 21st Annual Neuroscience Nursing Conference, Iowa City, IA.*
Stenger, K. & Brimeyer, D. (2024, February 8). Nursing leadership roles in facilitating EBP. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Stenger, K. & Brimeyer, D. (2024, October 17). Nursing leadership role in facilitating EBP. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Iowa City, IA.*
Stewart, S. (2024, February 15). Project evaluation: Statistical process control charts. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Virtual.*
Thomas, J. (2024, April 4). Depression and anxiety management in cancer patients. 2024 Scofield Advanced Oncology Nursing Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Villareal, N. (2024, September 11). Neuro reboot. 21st Annual Neuroscience Nursing Conference, Iowa City, IA.*
*Programs sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care or University of Iowa.
Anderson, L. (2024, April 16). Q2 rolling into less HAPIs: A HAPI reduction strategy in CVICU. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Bauer, M. & Markfort, C. (2024, April 17-18). Patient feedback in the usage of TENS units as a pain management tool in a pediatric chronic pain clinic. 31st National EBP Conference, Coralville, IA.*
Boothby, J. & Lang, M. (2024, April 16). EBP change champion project: 3RC delirium prevention & fall reduction. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Bull, A. Simpson, R. Whalen, T., Dwars, B. Al-Hayek, S. Bertellotti, R. Kurjatko, A. & Wibbenmeyer, L. (2024, April 16). Improving burn OR preparedness with OR worksheets. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Deb, B. (2024, April 17-18). Two-person dressing changes to decrease central line-associated bloodstream infections in the medical intensive care unit. 31st National EBP Conference, Coralville, IA.*
De Nitto, F. Koch-Vogel, D. & Hanrahan, K. (2024, April 16). A systematic approach for the development of evidence-based care coordination across oncology settings: The Iowa model of evidence-based practice. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
De Nitto, F. Koch-Vogel, D. & Hanrahan, K. (2024, April 17-18). A systematic approach for the development of evidence-based care coordination across oncology settings: The Iowa model of evidencebased practice. 31st National EBP Conference, Coralville, IA.*
De Nitto, F. Koch-Vogel, D. & Hanrahan, K. (2024, April 24-25). A systematic approach for the development of evidence-based care coordination across oncology settings: The Iowa model of evidencebased practice. Magnet4Europe Celebration Conference, Leuven, Belgium.
Eastman, H. Wellnitz, K. Denmead, M. Luangrath, M. & Bruene, D. (2024, October 16-19). Pediatric interdisciplinary simulation in patients receiving PCA/NCA therapy. 34th Annual Conference, American Society for Pain Management Nursing, San Antonio, TX.
Edmonds, S. Hanrahan, K. & Cullen, L. (2024, September 24). Precision Implementation Approach® for evidence-based practice. Allina Health Research Day, Minneapolis, MN.
Forman, J., & Radke, S. (2024, April 16). Reducing cesarean birth: A multidisciplinary quality improvement project. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Goughnour, R., & Berns, B. (2024, April 16). Pediatric operating room depth of scrub coverage. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Hebrink, D. & Murphy, S. (2024, October 30-November 1). Empowered to provide kids with sensory sensitive care! 2024 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® American Nurses Credentialing Center, New Orleans, LA.
Langin, J. Culver, E. Barnes-Channon, M. Spilman, E. Drey, S. Francy, M., & Schneider, A. (2024, June 9-12). Turning reminders in the electronic health record. 2024 WOCN® National Conference, Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society, Cleveland, OH.
Marlar, P. Petitgout, J. Zhorne, D. Lee-Son, K. & Brennan, D. (2024, April 16). Harnessing relevant data to engage action from leaders and frontline physicians. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Olson, L. Langin, J. Laures, E., Poch, N. & Hanrahan, K. (2024, April 16). De-implementation of pillows and linens to decrease sacral HAPI in the MICU. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.* Owens, A. (2024, April 16). Holy moly, out with the foley: A CAUTI reduction presentation. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Poch, K., Trannel, A. Wiltfang, N., Poch, N. Hanrahan, K. Kobayashi, T. & Brust, K. (2024, April 16). Driving down IUC days by optimizing EUD options. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Prickett, K. & Woline, C. (2024, April 16). Innovation for nursing education: Saving time and money. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Simpson, R. Dwars, B. Wellsandt, S. Schneider, J. K. H., Slagel, M. Galet, C. & Wibbenmeyer, L. (2024, April 16). Holding the line: Decreasing CLABSI rates in burn patients. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Simpson, R. Watts, R. Whalen, T., Bull, A. Lundquist, K. Wellsandt, S. Stenger, K. Hoff, S. Steapp, B. Tjarks, J. & Wibbenmeyer, L (2024, April 16). Bariatric protocol for patient safety. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Simpson, R. Wellsandt, S. Motis, L. Lamb, M. Phongsavanh, A. Stewart, K. Kvidera, K. & Descourouez, L. (2024, April 16). Standardization of the burn surgery activation admission protocol. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Stenger, K. Blondin, M., Seaton, M. Montgomery, L. A., Wilford, L., Zimmerman, K. & Richard, S. (2024, April 16). Safe patient handling: Sustaining success. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Stewart, S. (2024, April 16). Unit-based safety huddles: Improving front line staff engagement in patient safety. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Stonis, J. & Martin, E. (2024, April 16). Improving infusion staff nurse orientation through focused onboarding and an orientation binder. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Wiltfang, N. Abosi, O. McGonagill, P. Bentler, T. Poch, K., Belling, E. Kobayashi, T., & Brust, K. (2024, April 16). Urine culture practice changes and its effect on CAUTI rates. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
Wood, K., Dolezal, D. Berding-Wheat, J. Cusic, A. Riss, L., Parman, S., Mirr, B. & Fear, K. (2024, April 16). Establishing intravenous access in an ambulatory surgery center. Quality and Safety Symposium, Iowa City, IA.*
*Programs sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care or University of Iowa.
Baldwin, C. A., Krumm, A. M., Sy, A. Thomas, J., Jones, A. & Ward, E. K. (2024). Nursing peer feedback: Optimizing our relationships with human resources and collective bargaining organizations. Nursing Outlook, 72(5), 102238.
Colaizy, T. T. Poindexter, B. B., McDonald, S. A. Bell, E. F., Carlo, W. A. Carlson, S. J. DeMauro, S. B., Kennedy, K. A., Nelin, L. D. Sánchez, P. J., Vohr, B. R. Johnson, K. J. Herron, D. E., Das, A. Crawford, M. M., Walsh, M. C. Higgins, R. D. Stoll, B. J. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network & MILK Trial Investigators (2024). Neurodevelopmental outcomes of extremely preterm infants fed donor milk or preterm infant formula: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA, 331(7), 582-591.
Cullen, L. & Laures, E. (2024). Development of an implementation framework and application using the Precision Implementation Approach® Japanese Journal of Nursing Research, 57(3), 254-267. de la Serna, S. Skinner, B., Schwartz, A., & Fortis, S. (2024). Prevalence of bronchodilator responsiveness: A comparison of old versus new criteria. Respiratory Care, 69(10), 1266-1274.
DeVore, K. Schneider, K. Laures, E. Harmon, A., & Van Heukelom, P. (2024). Improving outcomes in patients sent to the emergency department from outpatient providers: A receiver-driven handoff process improvement. Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 50(5), 363-370.
Dolezal, D. (2024). Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In 2024 Redi-ref for perianesthesia practices (6th ed.). American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.
Edmonds, S. W. Cullen, L. & DeBerg, J. (2024). The problem with the pyramid for grading evidence: The evidence funnel solution. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 39(3), 484-488. Fortis, S., Skinner, B. & Comellas, A. P. (2024). The rate of hypercapnic respiratory failure in a pulmonary function test laboratory database. ERJ Open Research, 10(2), 01016-2023.
Halm, M. Laures, E., Olson, L. & Hanrahan, K. (2024). When less is more: De-implement low-value practices in perianesthesia nursing care. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 39(5), 921-925.
Hanson, A. Jackson, S., & Laures, E. (2024). Implementing an evidencebased functional pain assessment scale in an adult inpatient unit. Pain Management Nursing, 25(4), 330-337.
Joseph, M. L. Williams, M. Reinke, K., Bair, H., Chae, S., Hanrahan, K. St Marie, B. Jenkins, P., Albert, N. M. Gullatte, M. M., Rogers, D. M. Swan, B. A., Holden, T., Woods, E., DeGuzman, P. B. DeGennaro, G. Marshall, D. Hein, M. Perkhounkova, Y. & Huber, D. L. (2024). Development and testing of the relational and structural components of innovativeness across academia and practice for healthcare progress scale. Journal of Nursing Administration, 54(5), 260-269.
Kenne, L., Hinman, A., Holley, S. Healy, S., Sebolt, T., Edmond, M., Nelson, D. L. Valley, K., Mueller, R. N. Schuessler, B. Hanna, B., Kobayashi, T. & Hartley, P. (2024). Implementation of a hotline (“S-T-I-C-K”) to expedite management of occupational bloodborne pathogen exposures at an academic medical center: A process improvement initiative. American Journal of Infection Control, 52(5), 618-620.
Larson, S. Laures, E., Seo, M., Cox, M., & Wagner, M. (2024). Evidencebased pain assessment in nonverbal palliative care patients. Pain Management Nursing, 25(2), 152-159.
Nelson, J. J. Eastman, H., & Hansen, J. (2024). Using an interactive patient care system for pediatric patient education. Pediatric Nursing, 50(2), 68-75.
Stewart, S., Totka, J. P. & Hanrahan, K. (2024). Ted Lasso and team science for evidence-based practice teamwork. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 39(1), 155-159.
Neonatal patients/day served by each Little Heroes Continuity of Care (COC) nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Adult/pediatric/neonatal ventilator initiations 20,284
Pulmonary Function & Bronchoscopy Lab diagnostic tests/procedures
1,253
Hyperbaric medicine treatments
6,229
Hours of adult/pediatric/neonatal in-house transports of critically ill ventilated patients
Neonatal outpatients managed by each Little Heroes COC nurse
11,610
Unique adult inpatients served by Care Coordination social work
7,440
Unique adult outpatients served by Care Coordination social work
8,620
Unique adult patients served by inpatient and Emergency Department Care Coordination nurse navigators
10–15
Pediatric patients/day served by each inpatient COC program nurse
40–50
Pediatric outpatients managed by each COC program nurse
8–10
Pediatric outpatients/day served by social workers
230
Unique adult patients financially assisted with lodging
7,300
Unique adult patients served through Health Care Benefits Assistance Program (HCBAP)
3,630
Unique adult patients served through Patient Medication Assistance Program (PMAP)
Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center (EMSLRC) Course Participants
90 Emergency Medical Technicians 21 Paramedics
11 Emergency Medical Services Instructors
1 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Offsite locations – Tiffin Fire Department & Coralville Fire Department
Conducted Emergency Medical Technician course for Bayer’s Muscatine Plant Emergency Response Team
Facilitated nine advanced skills examinations in collaboration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians up to the retirement of the exam on July 1, 2024
Assumed responsibility for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instruction at UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown
44th Annual Respiratory Care Seminar Oct. 17-18, 2024
185 attendees; respiratory therapists from Iowa and surrounding states
presentations
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