
Awards and Achievements
20 Methodist nurses honored with Positive Image of Nursing Award
Published: June 9, 2025

Twenty Methodist nurses were recently honored by the Nebraska Nurses Association with the Positive Image of Nursing Award. The annual award highlights nurses for their commitment and dedication to their profession. Honorees were nominated by peers from local hospitals, clinics and colleges of nursing.
Congratulations to the following nurses:
Methodist Fremont Health
Bethany Klein, BSN, RN
Kay Meints, MSN, RN
Jenny Brandle, BSN
Joan Wiedel, BSN, RN
Jennifer Vacha, BSN, RN
Holly Kampschnieder, BSN, RN
Methodist Hospital
Melinda Rawlings, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Hanna Marvin, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Abby Chase, DNP, MSN, FNP-C
Ingrid Medina, BSN, RN
Lara Marietta, BSN, RN, GERO-BC
Angie Bailey, BSN, RN
Maria Mencke-Teager, BSN, RN, ONC
Morgan Stern, BSN, RN
Ashley Hunter, BSN, RN, PCCN
Megan Schwartz, BSN, RN
Methodist Women's Hospital
Katherine Brodersen, BSN, RN, C-EFM
Karen Novak, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Nebraska Methodist College
Marla Kniewel, EdD, MSN, RN
Lynsey Schmad, MSN, RN