Susan Callen MSN, RN, CNE, was the first faculty member at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing to be chosen for a special DAISY Faculty Award in which nominations were accepted only from alumni of the school. She been a nurse educator 10 years; serving as a nursing instructor at Shadyside School of Nursing for the past 7 years. She currently teaches students in N201, Nursing Practice Strategies with Adults. Susan initially obtained her Diploma in Nursing from Southside Hospital. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Carlow University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. In Susan’s free time, she enjoys gardening, bowling and traveling. One of Susan’s favorite things about teaching nursing students is watching the “light bulb come on” when a student grasps a concept. Susan was honored and humbled to have been chosen for this award and says that it will remain as one of the highlights of her nursing career!