Two Loyola Nursing researchers honored at MNRS

April 8, 2026

The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing had a strong showing at the 2026 Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) conference, winning two awards and taking part in more than two dozen research presentations. 

Postdoctoral Fellow Sueyeon Lee received the Health Promoting Behaviors Across the Lifespan Research and Implementation Interest Group (RIIG) Early Career Award in recognition of her career potential in nursing science. Lee studies sleep as a health-promoting behavior within cardiovascular nursing science. 

Meanwhile, Assistant Professor Ginger Schroers received a Distinguished Abstract Award for her poster, “Development and Testing of an Objective Measure of Medication Administration Competency.” Schroers is investigating an interruption management strategy called Stay SAFE, which aims to improve patient safety in health care settings.    

“We’re proud of Drs. Lee and Schroers for their exceptional research, which is receiving well-deserved attention at a national level,” said Professor Todd Ruppar, associate dean for research and scholarly innovation. “Their work, and that of our entire research team, exemplifies our focus on innovative nursing science with real-world impact.”  

Twenty-five Loyola Nursing faculty, students, and research staff attended the 50th annual MNRS conference, held March 30-April 2 in St. Louis. Those who presented at MNRS were:   

Natalie Blake 

Lisa Burkhart 

Meghan Garland 

Thao Griffith 

Lise Hauser 

Mary Heinz 

Amy Kiefer 

Kimberly Kuta 

Cynthia Lira-Crame 

Melissa Murphey 

Amanda Peacock 

Morgan Pifer 

Jill Pfieffer  

Jezreel Pimentel 

Sueyeon Lee 

Todd Ruppar 

Karen Saban 

Ginger Schroers 

Dina Tell