Forty-One UnityPoint Health Nurses Named 2024 ‘Great Iowa Nurses’

UnityPoint Health is honored to recognize 41 nurses practicing at our UnityPoint Health facilities and affiliates across Iowa who have been selected as 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. This prestigious award annually recognizes nurses for their outstanding contributions to their patients, team members and the nursing profession.

“I’m incredibly proud of our nurse honorees and I’m truly grateful for the positive impact they’ve made on the lives of others,” said UnityPoint Health Chief Nursing Officer Sarah Brown. “They go above and beyond every day, providing the care experience we want our own loved ones to receive.”

This year’s list of honorees includes Eileen Hansen, RN, from UnityPoint Health – Sioux City.

“Nurses like Eileen go above and beyond for not only our patients but fellow team members,” said UnityPoint Health – Sioux City Chief Nursing Officer, Wendy Lindley. “I’m truly grateful for the positive impact she's made in service to patients through leadership in practice, mentoring and serving as a role model to others.”

Great Iowa Nurses annually accepts nominations for Iowa-licensed nurses who have made a significant contribution to the profession. The 2024 award recipients will be honored during a virtual recognition ceremony this spring. For more information, visit greatiowanurses.org.