MercyOne nurses named 2026 Great Iowa Nurses
March 6, 2026MercyOne 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
- Jeanne 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.
