UI Hospitals and Clinics nurses who were recipients and semi-finalists for the Nursing Excellence in Clinical Education Award were recognized at a November 28 ceremony in the Nursing Clinical Education Center. The award honors staff nurses and nurse leaders who demonstrate excellence in the characteristics of learning, educational leadership, staff/patient advocacy, professional presentation and innovative spirit.
The award is established jointly by the Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care and the University of Iowa College of Nursing, coordinated by the Nursing Education Collaboratory and the Nursing Clinical Education Center.
This year's recipients were:
- Maria Paulsen, RN, BSN (MSS Division/Orthopaedic Clinics) in the staff nurse category
- Vicki Kraus, PhD, RN (MSS Division/SNU) in the nurse leader category
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Nursing Leader, Vicki Kraus, PhD, RN

Staff Nurse, Maria Paulsen, RN, BSN
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