St. Ambrose University Nursing Department

06/11/2026

It is with great sadness we share the passing of a program legend, Dr. Dolores Hilden.

https://www.donohuefuneralhome.com/obituaries/dolores-hilden

Dolores dedicated nearly three decades to shaping future healthcare professionals as Chair of the Nursing Department in the Health Sciences programs at Marycrest College and later St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. Through her leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence she profoundly influenced countless students and colleagues.

Thank you, Dolores and may you rest in eternal peace. 🕊️

View Dolores Anne Hilden's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/02/2026

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https://www.mtmercy.edu/academics/martin-herold-college-nursing-health/index

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

Maddie!!! ❤️🎓

05/19/2026

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop ❤️

Jennifer is our very first admitted student to graduate the St. Ambrose University’s Nano Nagle Online LPN to BSN program. We are thankful to the Presentation Sisters for entrusting us with their online program.

Jennifer thanked her husband, her family, and friends for their love and support throughout this journey. Thanking them for believing in her and for helping care for her children so she could keep going!

Jennifer’s wish to her children…
“I hope this shows you that you can do anything you set your minds to. I love you”

After graduation, Jennifer will be going to the NICU at the University of Iowa.

Congratulations, Jennifer! 🎉

05/19/2026

“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.” ❤️

Stacy is an online LPN to BSN graduate from North Dakota. She’d like to thank her family and friends for the constant support while finishing her dream that started over 20 years ago!

After graduation, Stacy’s plans to become a travel nurse.

Congratulations, Stacy! 🎉

05/19/2026

"I want to be the change I wish to see in the world" 🌎

Coming to our online LPN to BSN program all the way from North Dakota. Don’t ever say it can’t be done! Cheyenne did it! She thanked God for guiding her and giving her the strength to get through this journey. Her family and friends for always believing in her and supporting her.

The online program came with some long drives, nights, and stressful moments but she never gave up. She thanked her kids, for being her biggest motivation and her instructors for pushing her to grow.​

After graduation: Cheyenne will be starting a business with her mom as well as continue to work in home health and hospice. Eventually she wants to be a nursing instructor!

Congratulations, Cheyenne! 🎉

05/19/2026

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

Audrey was thankful for her faith for being a source of guidance, strength, and peace throughout this journey. She thanked her family and friends for believing in her when she doubted herself.

After graduation, Audrey will begin her career at the University of Iowa Hospital in the Medical ICU.

Congratulations, Audrey! 🎉

05/19/2026

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7 ❤️

Grace thanked God for never leaving her side and for giving her the strength and resilience to make it through. She thanked her parents for always being her biggest supporters, pushing her to believe in herself and helping her overcome the challenges of dyslexia. She wouldn’t be here without you!

After Graduation, Grace will be starting her nursing career at the University of Iowa hospital on the medical unit.

Congratulations, Grace! 🎉

05/19/2026

“Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed, just make your presence felt.” —Grace Lichtenstein, Author

Sydnee thanked her friends and family for their support and love but the real shout out came with the two little boys who were born in Cyd’s last semester of nursing school. Cyd said, “Every sacrifice, long night, and accomplishment has been for you. I hope one day you know how deeply loved you are and how much you inspire me to be the best version of myself every single day.”

After Graduation Cyd will be working in the Operating Room at Unity Point.

Congratulations, Cyd! 🎉