{"id":132617,"date":"2026-06-05T01:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=132617"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:51:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T18:51:55","slug":"college-of-nursing-awards-honor-faculty-staff-dedication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2026\/06\/05\/college-of-nursing-awards-honor-faculty-staff-dedication\/","title":{"rendered":"College of Nursing awards honor faculty, staff dedication"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The UNMC College of Nursing honored the contributions and dedication of faculty and staff during its annual awards ceremony on May 14 in Kearney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event featured 15 awards and additionally recognized the outgoing General Faculty Organization and General Staff Organization chairs, Silver U winner and Daisy Award recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ada M. Lindsey Professional Service Award, which acknowledges a faculty member who displays exemplary service and leadership, went to Tracie Kirkland, PhD, DNP, associate dean for transformational practice and partnerships and the Kenneth E. Morehead Endowed Chair in Nursing Associate Professor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nomination for Dr. Kirkland stated her service to and participation in local, state and national organizations has demonstrated a dedication to bettering nursing while she continues to be present for students and colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeyond her many accomplishments, she remains deeply committed to mentorship and service,\u201d the nomination said. \u201cShe has guided faculty and students across disciplines, volunteered through community outreach initiative , engaged in active research collaborations and continued clinical practice while pursuing leadership development herself as both mentor and mentee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff awards included the Staff Excellence Award, which was given to Juli Bohnenkamp, online testing resource coordinator. The Staff Excellence Award recognizes a staff member who embodies excellence, emphasizes customer service and respects individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nomination for Bohnenkamp acknowledged the work she\u2019s done to improve the testing process at all five UNMC College of Nursing divisions and her approach to problem-solving and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe approaches each interaction with genuine concern, empathy, and a strong desire to support others\u2019 success,\u201d the nomination said. \u201cHer responsiveness, clear communication and ability to anticipate needs have improved the effectiveness and efficiency of daily testing operations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other award winners are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n