UI Health Care Nursing

11/11/2025

🌟 Ready to Start Your Nursing Career with Confidence? 🌟

Join us for the University of Iowa Health Care’s Nurse Residency Informational Webinar Series!

Learn how our Nurse Residency Program supports your transition from student to professional nurse with hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

📅 Upcoming Webinar Dates:
Thursday, November 20 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm CDT
Tuesday, December 16 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm CDT
Wednesday, January 14 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm CDT
Monday, February 16 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm CDT
Tuesday, March 10 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm CDT
Thursday, April 23 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm CDT

💬 Hear directly from our Nurse Residents and Managers about what makes UI Health Care a great place to launch your career.

📲 Register today!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or email Morgan-Schipper@uiowa.edu
for more information.

10/30/2025

We’re celebrating Intensive and Specialty Services Director of Nursing Services, Nathalee Stemper, MSN, RN, CCRN, whose “people-first” approach inspires her team and transforms patient care. Nathalee leads by example, always putting people at the center of everything she does. We are proud to have leaders like her shaping the future of nursing at UI Health Care!

Nathalee Stemper, MSN, RN, CCRN was recently honored with the 2025 DAISY Nurse Leader Award.

10/27/2025

We are proud to announce that UI Health Care has once again been ranked as Iowa's No. 1 Hospital and recognized among the nation's "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026.
This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care across eight adult specialties:
- Ophthalmology ( #6)
- Ear, Nose & Throat ( #33)
- Cancer ( #42)
- Obstetrics & Gynecology ( #43)
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (High performing)
- Orthopedics (High performing)
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (High performing)
- Urology (High performing)
This honor reflects the hard work, expertise, and heart our nursing and care teams bring to every patient, every day.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center is once again ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” and the No. 1 hospital in Iowa, according to the 2025-2026 rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.

10/24/2025

We are honored to announce that Stead Family Children's Hospital has been ranked as Iowa's #1 children's hospital and recognized among the top 50 in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the 2025-2026 rankings. These rankings are a testament to the dedication, skill, and compassion of our entire pediatric care team. Their tireless efforts ensure that every child receives the highest standard of care. As we celebrate this, we remain focused on the future, continuing to innovate, collaborate, and provide exceptional care to all our young patients.

University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital is once again ranked the state’s No. 1 children’s hospital.

10/09/2025

Hi there,

We only have two UI Healthcare Nurse Residency Information Sessions left — and we’d love for you to join us!

These sessions are a great chance to hear directly from current nurses and leaders about their experiences, tips, and what it’s really like to start your career here.

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📅 Session 1: Monday, October 20 | 4:00–5:00 PM CST
👉 Join Here: https://bit.ly/3VtteJL
Hear from:
• 💬 Sadie Belba – Labor & Delivery Nurse, former Nurse Resident
• 💬 Natalie Geneser – Emergency Department Nurse, former Nurse Resident
• 👩‍⚕️ Jess Shever – Assistant Nurse Manager, Medical ICU
• 👩‍⚕️ Wendy Childers – Nurse Manager, DOSA (Perioperative Division)
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📅 Session 2: Wednesday, October 29 | 10:00–11:00 AM CST
👉 Join Here: https://bit.ly/4n8VFbA
Hear from:
• 💬 Nurse Resident- Stay Tuned to learn who!!
• 👩‍⚕️ Andrea Bedal – Nurse Manager, Main Operating Room
• 👩‍⚕️ Taylor Bentler – Nurse Manager, Surgical & Neuroscience ICU

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💻 Simply click the Teams link for the session that fits your schedule! Registration is optional but encouraged. Scan the QR code on the flyer or email Morgan Schipper at Morgan-Schipper@uiowa.edu for more details.

📆 Click here to register and to add a calendar reminder! 👉https://uihc.org/nurse-residency-program

We can’t wait to connect and help you explore your next step after graduation. 💛

10/09/2025

When patients are scared, unsure, or alone, our night nurses show up. Stephanie’s story reminds us that even in the quiet hours, small acts of care make a world of difference!

Stephanie Hotz’s empathetic approach to caring for patients during the night shift at the university campus helps them face challenges with confidence.

09/29/2025

From patient to caregiver, Caitlin’s journey from hospital bed to nursing career shows the power of compassion and inspires us to welcome more passionate hearts into our nursing team. Check out her story below!

After spending a month at UI Health Care recovering from a serious car accident, Caitlin Efstathiou, ADN, RN was determined to become a nurse herself.