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University of Iowa College of Nursing

We prepare nurse leaders to lead, innovate, advocate, and advance healthcare across the lifespan.

Established in 1898, the UI College of Nursing actively supports the recognition of nursing as a profession of leaders, scientists and researchers.

09/03/2026

The Office of the Provost announced today that our very own Sandy Daack-Hirsch has been named associate provost for faculty! Daack-Hirsch (86BSN, 98MSN, 07PhD) joined the faculty in 2007 and has served as executive associate dean and dean of faculty since 2020. We will miss Sandy dearly, but are excited for the rest of the university to benefit from her leadership and expertise.

We are pleased to announce that Patricia Groves, associate professor, will be stepping into the role of interim-executive associate dean as Sandy transitions out.

08/27/2026

Let's give a warm welcome to the CON faculty who have joined us over the past year!

Front row, from left:
Lisa Segre, PhD, professor and Community and Primary Care Division head; Randi Boell, DNP, RN assistant professor of instruction; Jenny Hamilton, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, associate professor (clinical), director, PNP-PC Program; Lisa Kongable, MA, ARNP, PMH-CNS, CNE, professor of practice; Emily Schaefer, MSN, RN, CCRN, assistant professor of practice; Kelly Casler, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE, FAANP, visiting associate professor;

Back row, from left: Brenda Van Dee, administrative services specialist for Faculty Services; Holly Lear, PhD, RN, MPH, LNHA, assistant professor of instruction; Caeli Malloy, PhD, RN, assistant professor; Mary Beth Davis, PhD, RN, VA-BC, assistant professor; Kyungmi Lee, PhD, RN, assistant professor; Magdalena Gjeleva Hasley, MSN, RN, assistant professor of practice; Sherif Olanrewaju, PhD, RN, MPS, PGDE, FSIEN, assistant professor

08/24/2026

The newest cohort of future Iowa nurses received their white coats on Friday and start their clinical coursework this week. 🥼💛🖤

08/21/2026

Next week these rooms will be teeming with students, but on Wednesday the seats were filled with faculty and staff who gathered for Dean Zerwic's State of the College presentation and a rousing retreat featuring an interactive activity called CONdyland based on the mission and vision of the college. 🍬🍭

08/11/2026

We are thrilled to announce Chad Seering of UI Health Care is our Notable Preceptor 2025-2026 for undergraduate programs. Four BSN students who had Chad as their preceptor for their gerontological nursing practicum nominated him for the award.

One wrote, "Chad provided the best experience at this clinical site. He was an excellent teacher and consistently supportive throughout the semester. He set a great example through his positive interactions with patients, which made a strong impression on my own approach to care. I learned quickly under his guidance and always looked forward to Gero week because of the welcoming and engaging environment."

Photo 1: from left, Mary Tobin, Anglea Melsa Worrell, Chad Seering, Laura Goddard
Photo 2: Riley, BSN alum who had Chad as a preceptor and now works at UI Health Care
Photo 3: Chad and his team members

08/04/2026

CONgratulations to our newest group of Hawkeye nurses! Thirty-one students completed their 20-month MSN-EIP program this summer and we couldn't be prouder. They held a pinning ceremony in the IMU last week to celebrate.

08/01/2026

What do you do when 15 Hawkeyes roll up to your house with a giant RV and a whole lot of bikes? If you're Brenda Duree, CON professor of instruction, you invite them in and have a neighborhood barbecue!

Duree has ridden RAGBRAI herself several times and knows how nice it is to have a home to stay in. When she found out the ride would overnight in Guthrie Center, not far from her home, volunteering to host the UI team was an easy decision.

"In the neighborhood, with family and friends, we provided a barbecue meal for them," says Duree. "They were all so very grateful and wonderfully represented UI."

07/28/2026

A story in the latest University of Iowa Alumni magazine examines what it means to transition from cancer patient to cancer survivor, and highlights the work of Stephanie Glibertson-White, associate professor.

The story also features former CON staff member Brooke Dwars and her husband Ryan, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer five year ago. 💛🖤

Link in the first comment

07/27/2026

Every day, preceptors give generously to our students; they give time, expertise, guidance, and so much more. We established the Notable Preceptor Award to recognize their generosity and the impact it has on our students. This year, the Notable Preceptor Award for graduate programs goes to Denise Cundy, executive vice president for quality and operations at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.

Jacque Hollingshead, a nurse manager at Mary Greeley Medical Center currently pursuing a DNP in the Health Systems: Administration/Executive Leadership program wrote in her nomination: "Denise exemplifies the very best of nursing executive leadership. She consistently earns the respect of those around her, models compassionate leadership in every interaction, and creates an environment where learning, curiosity, and critical thinking are encouraged and celebrated.

What sets Denise apart is her ability to inspire confidence and motivation in those she mentors. She encouraged me to think critically, ask thoughtful questions, and approach challenges with curiosity and purpose. Her example demonstrated how knowledgeable, values-driven leadership can have a powerful and lasting impact on both patient care and professional growth.

Denise's mentorship has influenced my confidence, my critical thinking, and my vision for my future in nursing leadership. I cannot imagine a more deserving recipient of this recognition."

A celebration was held for Denise at Broadlawns in early July.
Photo 1: Jacque Hollingshead, left, and Denise Cundy
Photo 2: Denise and her cake
Photo 3: From left, Angela Melsa Worrell, Jacque Hollingshead, Denise Cundy, Lindell Joseph, and Laura Goddard.
Photo 4: Lindell Joseph, Health Systems program director, and Denise Cundy

07/16/2026

Dean Zerwic, Earl, and Simon send a huge CONgratulations to the 466 College of Nursing students named to the dean's list for spring 2026, and the 191 students named to the president's list!

To learn more and see the list of CON students visit the link in the comments.

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Iowa City, IA
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http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/

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