MercyOne Nurses Honored as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses
MercyOne proudly announces 10 nurses from our owned and managed medical centers are among the 133 Iowa health care professionals recognized as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses.
Brooke Arey - MercyOne Clinton Medical Center
Sharon Hanson - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Tiffany Jackson - Adair County Health System
Ashley McAllister - MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
Liz Reedy - Palo Alto County Health System
Kristen Rude - Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
Erika Shaw - MercyOne Clinton Medical Center
Dianna Shie - MercyOne Genesis Medical Center
Ronie Stevenson - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Jeanette Zylstra - Palo Alto County Health System
“We are proud of all our MercyOne nursing honorees. Their countless contributions and dedication to our patients and our communities are exemplary. This recognition validates our mission to provide excellent personalized care. We appreciate the Great Iowa Nurses for this recognition,” Tracy Larson, DNP, Chief Nursing Officer, MercyOne.
The program annually honors Iowa nurses for their contributions to the nursing profession. A committee of individuals from various health care organizations across Iowa reviews nominations for the honor. Great Iowa Nurses are chosen based on demonstrated service to patients, leadership, mentoring, or serving as a role model.
The Great Iowa Nurses program asks patients, co-workers, friends, and family members to nominate outstanding nurses for recognition each year. After a two-part review process, the winners are honored at an annual ceremony.
In addition to recognizing outstanding nurses, the Great Iowa Nurses program provides financial support to nursing students in MSN, DNP, or Ph.D. programs.