University of Iowa College of Nursing

06/03/2026

Huge congratulations to CON alumnus Randy Cornelius (09MSN, 15DNP), the newly elected vice president of AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology!

06/01/2026

Let's hear it for Jacinda Bunch, recipient of the 2026 Innovation in Health Care Award from the Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership! The award honors nurses who are evaluating the scientific evidence, changing clinical practice and improving quality outcomes. 👏 👏 👏

05/28/2026

As they fill out their exit survey, UI seniors are invited to recognize faculty and staff members for making a positive difference in their lives during their time at the university. Thirty-one current CON faculty and staff were named, seven of them by five or more students.

Recognized by 5+ students: Brenda Duree, Jannet Eastman, Lorraine Femino, Molly Frommelt-Kuhle, Betty Mallen, Debra Strobel, Syeda Thomas

Recognized by 1-4 students:
Hannah Armstrong, Theresa Bechtel, Kim Bergen-Jackson, Monica Berning, Jennifer Birlson, Nicole Connelly, Anita Cory, Heather Dunn,, Valerie Garr, Emily Griffin, Katie Halbmaier, Megan Hart-Fernandez, Katie Hildreth,, Teresa Judge-Ellis, Mackenzie Kane, Katie Knox, Anna Krupp. Jacki Mackenzie, Anita Nicholson, Cormac O’Sullivan, Amanda Richardson, Danielle Schultes, Juliana Souza-Talarico, Shalome Tonelli

05/27/2026

We've said a lot of good byes these last couple of weeks, but we also got to say hello to our newest cohort of students in the University of Iowa DNP Program in Anesthesia Nursing. Welcome, class of 2029!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to Mackenzie Kane (10MSN), assistant professor of practice, and our many amazing alumni and partners who were named 2026 Great Iowa Nurses! 🤩

05/22/2026

Exactly one week ago, our prelicensure BSN students got their nursing pins! A huge thank you to all the families, friends, and supporters who have cheered on these amazing students throughout the last four years. They couldn't have done it without you. 💛🖤

05/19/2026

Three cheers for our newest Hawkeye nurses. We're incredibly proud of all of you. Here’s to a bright future!👏👏👏

05/17/2026

Say hello to our newly-minted DNPs! Whether working their magic in pediatrics, leading systemic change, or providing essential anesthesia services to rural Iowa, we have no doubt their impact will be HUGE. 🤩

05/16/2026

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Can you believe it?? It seems like they just started last week!

After 3 years of blood, sweat, and tears the Class of 2026 is graduating.

CONGRATULATIONS!

05/15/2026

Two College of Nursing students are featured in the UI spring commencement video/story package! Faith Briones of West Des Moines, who will graduate with her BSN tomorrow, and Adam Heflin of Clear Lake, who graduated from the MSN-EIP program last night.

🖤 Faith: There is so much pride and joy when you walk into the College of Nursing. It’s a very tight-knit community. You get to know the same people and get to know their hopes and dreams, what kind of nurses they want to be, why they’re pursuing the kind of nursing that they want. Every single person in my cohort genuinely wants to make the patient experience better and take care of not just the patient, but also their family and friends.

💛 Adam: Always being willing to learn is a great attribute to have, especially when you’re considering nursing. This program challenged me in academic ways and in patient care interactions. When I didn’t know something, I had to go find an answer. I think it was important to realize that I’m still learning.

Read more about Faith and Adam at the link in the comments.