06/09/2026
Congratulations to two of our amazing faculty Dr. Ruth Cangialosi and Professor Shawn Nordheim for receiving the Daisy Award for Nurse Educators!
Professor Shawn Nordheim exemplifies exceptional dedication, compassion, and advocacy for students. Through their unwavering support, accessibility, encouragement, and genuine care for students’ academic and personal well-being, she creates a positive learning environment that fosters confidence, resilience, professional growth, and student success.
Dr. Ruth Cangialosi is consistently recognized for her extraordinary mentorship, compassion, and unwavering commitment to graduate nursing student success. Through personalized guidance, encouragement during challenging circumstances, and a genuine investment in each student’s academic, professional, and personal growth, she empowers DNP students to overcome obstacles, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and achieve their fullest potential. Her dedication to excellence in nursing education, combined with her supportive and student-centered approach, has made a lasting and transformative impact on the lives and careers of her students, making her highly deserving of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Graduate Faculty.
