Stores busy as shoppers stock up on staples before storm
While it's smart to prepare, it's important to stay reasonable, said Dr. Michael Rice, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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College of Nursing faculty participate in COPH study of needs for primary care nurse practitioners in Nebraska.
Over the past 20 years, nurse practitioners have become an increasingly important source of primary care in the United States.
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With weak heart, resolve to exercise must be strong.
Bunny Pozehl of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in Lincoln is studying exercise adherence in heart failure patients.
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Nursing researchers study genetic risks for nicotine dependence
College of Nursing researchers want to see if smokers armed with personal genetic information about their propensity for nicotine addiction will be more or less likely to kick the habit.   Read more...

Presenting the latest Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
The professional credential FAAN represents one of nursing’s highest honors. Among over 3 million U.S. nurses, it is reserved for fewer than 2,000 distinguished nurse scientists, educators and leaders.   Read more...

Online training to become board certified in gerontological nursing.
A 10-module learning program that prepares RNs to pass the gerontological certification exam by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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$10,000 scholarship awarded to nursing student
Regional West Foundation and The Volunteers and Friends of Regional West recently awarded over $35,000 in scholarships to area nursing students, including a $10,000 scholarship to Mitchell resident Marcene Wiegand.  Read more...

CNE Program Awarded Accreditation
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education (UNMC CON CNE) was awarded Accreditation with distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Accreditation Program. Organizations accredited with distinction have completed a review without any progress report requirement. The web directory of accredited organizations will reflect this special designation.  Read more...

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Marlene Cohen, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Marlene Cohen, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. This profile is part of a series to highlight the 23 researchers who will be honored May 22 at a ceremony for UNMC's 2011 Scientist Laureate, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator award recipients.  Read more...

Community Service is in a Day's Work
Dr. Chaperon has developed "Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Programs" for UNMC's Mobile Nurse Managed Clinic, an Omaha retirement community and a community-based palliative care agency. The programs have helped older Nebraskans and those who care for them throughout the state.  Read more...

Nursing facility fundraising begins
The University of Nebraska at Kearney will embark on a $4 million fundraising campaign to complete funding for a new nursing and allied health facility.   Read more...

Norfolk nursing campus fills a growing need here
The Norfolk-based school is part of the med center's strategy to address a looming shortage of nurses in Nebraska.   Read more...