Beth Houlahan DNP, RN, CENP

Beth Houlahan is Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive for UW Health. Beth joined UW Health in 2011 and served as Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer. Prior to joining UW Health, Beth served as Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Prior to joining Mercy Medical Center, Beth served for 13 years in a variety of administrative roles at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Beth received her bachelor of science in nursing from Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA; her master of science in nursing from the University of Iowa and her doctorate in nursing practice from Rush University, Chicago. In addition, she is a fellow of the Johnson & Johnson Wharton Nurse Executive program and is certified in nursing executive practice.

Beth has received several honors and awards throughout her nursing career such as Outstanding Nurse Leader Award from the Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders; the Alumni Professional Achievement Award from Mt. Mercy University; and the Excellence in Administrative Ambulatory Nursing Practice Award from the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, to name a few.