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In addition to directing the academic programs, Dr. Sarah Thompson has a substantial body of research in end-of-life and palliative care. |
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Tomorrow’s nurses face challenges undreamed of just a generation ago. Health problems are more complex, treatment is a new world of medical technology, and care is compressed into shorter periods. As health care must anticipate change, so must nursing education. At the UNMC College of Nursing, two things have not changed – rigorous standards and attentive, personal care. |
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THE ADVANCES INTERVIEW WITH ASSOCIATE DEAN SARAH THOMPSON |
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What is your focus in shaping the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral curriculum? |
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Our curriculum must be responsive to the dynamic face of health care – and to Nebraskans particularly but reflective of our increasingly global, interconnected society. |
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We expect certain demonstrated competencies at every program level – BSN, MSN and PhD. Those are the compulsories – the required core knowledge and skills. |
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Beyond that, our goal is to produce nurse leaders who are nimble – ready for change, quick to adapt, fast to respond. Who evaluate, modify and intervene as |
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fleeting conditions demand. Who understand that, as evidence changes, nursing practice must change. Who are hungry for lifelong learning. Who realize the complementary nature of education, research and practice. Who appreciate the differences among cultures and colors but see what connects them all as humans. Who can create care models at the population level but deliver that care at the personal level. Who can help lead new care models wherein prevention and chronic illness are the focus instead of emergency care. Who are passionate about improving health. And who advocate for the vulnerable. |
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