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Faculty
Ellen Cram , PhD, RN
Ellen Cram, PhD, RN is an Associate Professor, Clinical Track at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. She is a graduate of Allen Memorial School of Nursing, Coe College BSN program and holds master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Iowa in nursing administration.
Dr. Cram brings a wealth of experience in nursing administrative practice to her teaching role. She worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in the roles of clinical specialist, nurse manager, nursing supervisor and associate director. She has conducted research on operating room nurses’ role structure and job satisfaction. Her administrative publications are focused on role design and staff recognition. Dr. Cram’s clinical experience is primarily in the areas of burn care and critical care.
Dr. Cram was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International in 1985 and is currently a member of the Gamma Chapter at the University of Iowa. In 2000, she received the honor of being named the Outstanding Iowa Nurse Leader of the year by the Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders. In 2001, she received the Iowa Council on Disabilities Achievement Award for an innovative return to work program for nurses injured on the job.
Dr. Cram serves on the Board of Directors for the Visiting Nurses Association of Johnson County, the Executive Board of the Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders (IONL) and is the Chair of the IONL Education Committee.
Ellen Cram, PhD, RN is an Associate Professor, Clinical Track at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. She is a graduate of Allen Memorial School of Nursing, Coe College BSN program and holds master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Iowa in nursing administration.
Dr. Cram brings a wealth of experience in nursing administrative practice to her teaching role. She worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in the roles of clinical specialist, nurse manager, nursing supervisor and associate director. She has conducted research on operating room nurses’ role structure and job satisfaction. Her administrative publications are focused on role design and staff recognition. Dr. Cram’s clinical experience is primarily in the areas of burn care and critical care.
Dr. Cram was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International in 1985 and is currently a member of the Gamma Chapter at the University of Iowa. In 2000, she received the honor of being named the Outstanding Iowa Nurse Leader of the year by the Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders. In 2001, she received the Iowa Council on Disabilities Achievement Award for an innovative return to work program for nurses injured on the job.
Dr. Cram serves on the Board of Directors for the Visiting Nurses Association of Johnson County, the Executive Board of the Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders (IONL) and is the Chair of the IONL Education Committee.
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