Leadership Award, National Kidney Foundation, Council of Nurses and Technicians, National Kidney Foundation, Council of Nurses and Technician, 2010
Excellence in Writing Research, Nephrology Nursing Journal, Nephrology Nursing Journal, 2007
Baron Quality of Life Award, School of Nursing (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis), 2006
Honor a Researcher Recipient, Midwest Nursing Research Society, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2006
Excellence in Writing Research, Nephrology Nursing Journal, Nephrology Nursing Journal, 2003
Excellence in Research, Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Chapter, Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, 2002
Conducting Nursing Research, Clarian Health Partners/Indiana University School of Nursing, Clarian Health Partners/Indiana University School of Nursing, 2000
New Investigator Award (Chronicity Section), Midwest Nursing Research Society, 1999
Nephrology Nurse Research Award, American Nephrology Nurses Association, American Nephrology Nurses' Association, 1999
Carol McMullen Marsh Award (Nursing Dissertation Award), Alumni Association (Indiana University), 1996
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, 1986