Congratulations to the UMSON 2026 faculty Excellence in Teaching Award honorees.
These faculty are nominated by students. The criteria for these awards include:
- leads in the promotion and implementation of innovation in teaching/learning approaches in nursing education
- demonstrates excellence and innovation in teaching/learning approaches
- promotes diversity and culture of inclusion
Excellence in Teaching - Graduate Education
Kristin L. Seidl, PhD, RN (pictured, left)
Assistant Professor
Excellence in Teaching - Undergraduate/Entry-into-Nursing Education
Nicole E. Smith, PhD, MS '14, RN, CNE, CHSE, CNE-cl (pictured, center)
Assistant Professor and Co-Director, BSN Program
Excellence in Teaching - Clinical Education: Graduate
Patricia Christensen, DNP '14, RN, NEA-BC, CNE (pictured, right)
Assistant Professor
Excellence in Teaching - Clinical Education: Undergraduate/Entry-into-Nursing
Heather Fitzhugh-Boem, MSN-Ed, RN, NPD-BC (not pictured)
Director of Interprofessional Education and Development, MedStar Health