January 2013

Sherry McKay began her career as a diploma prepared nurse, graduating from Saginaw General Hospital. After McKay completed her BSN at Iowa Wesleyan College, she subsequently obtained her GNP from UI’s College of Nursing in 1998. 

Over her career, McKay’s clinical and administrative experiences have included Staff Nurse/Head Nurse at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas; Director of in-service and Staff Development in several community-based hospitals in the Midwest; and Manager Long-Term Care Field Staff for the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care. 

Dan DiMonte has two distinctly different professional interests: music and health care.

DiMonte, who just finished his first semester at the College of Nursing, is also working toward a B.A. in Music. It’s possible that he will eventually find a way to combine these interests … perhaps via music therapy.

Dan recently took time out of his hectic schedule to talk about what inspires him, his experience at UI thus far, and where his career path might lead.

Marianne Smith, PhD, RN, assistant professor at UI’s College of Nursing, has been selected by the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) to receive the 2013 Harriet H. Werley New Investigator Award.

“When I received the notification, I was absolutely thrilled. I am truly grateful for being selected,” said Smith.

Dr. Smith will be recognized during the MNRS Business Meeting /Awards & Distinguished Researcher Presentation on March 9, 2013.