Gold U winner Feldman is an ‘invaluable resource’

A selfless team player who keeps the mission and goals of UNMC at the heart of everything she does, Diane Feldman is described as the face of the UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division program.

In recognition of her dedication to the college, Feldman received the August Gold U award.

“I am very honored and proud to receive the Gold U Award,” Feldman said. “I’m grateful to my co-workers who nominated me. The faculty and staff at the Kearney Division are the best.”

As the learning resource center coordinator there, Feldman provides a multimedia learning environment where students acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that promote safe, patient-centered care. Learning resource center staff also partner with faculty to provide learner-centered activities that integrate curricular concepts with psychomotor skills/behaviors, critical reasoning and clinical judgment.

One nominator said Feldman works hard to make sure the program stays relevant to current nursing practice through innovative teaching opportunities or forwarding interesting continuing education opportunities or products.

“This building would not run smoothly without her,” a nominator said.

Described as an invaluable resource for faculty, staff and students, Feldman assists with everything from orientation and white coat ceremonies to proctoring, community projects and assisting new staff.

“She wants the students and staff to succeed and exceed all expectations,” another nominator said.

Said Feldman: “I’ve been at this job for 26 years. Many things have changed in those years. When I first started, I’d spend an hour teaching students how to use the email system — then called Lotus Notes. Now I just give them the URL, and they are on their way. My job is very rewarding and still different every day.

“There are many things that are done each year — ordering supplies, setting up the skills lab, fixing computer problems and helping with simulations — but each new class of future nurses brings new challenges and joys. It’s a pleasure now to see sons and daughters of former students following in the footsteps of their parents and starting nursing school.”

In addition, Feldman was recognized by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in the form of their Kudos Award.  These are the highest staff recognition awards that the campus bestows. 

14 comments

  1. Fran Higgins says:

    Congratulations Diane!

  2. Beth Beam says:

    Diane is really important to the Kearney campus. She comes early, stays late and makes things happen. One of my early trips to Scottsbluff years ago was with Diane…she was also always willing to help others with technology stuff. Super human. Thanks Diane for all you do.

  3. Elizabeth Stout says:

    Congratulations Diane! I love working with you!

  4. Buffi Union says:

    Congratulations Diane! So well-deserved! You are always great to work with Diane : )

  5. Marlene Novotny says:

    Congratulations! Thank you for making UNMC and our communities better places!

  6. Pam Uhlir says:

    You are the best, Diane. I enjoyed working with you prior to your UNMC tenure & I know you took your dedication to making yourself & others be successful to UNMC….obviously as you are the Gold U recipient!! Congratulations!

  7. Karen Stiles says:

    Diane, Congratulations! I am so happy for you!!

  8. Catherine Mello says:

    Congratulations Diane!

  9. Linda Cunningham says:

    Congratulations, Diane!

  10. Evely says:

    Congratulation Diane for An honor well deserved!

  11. John Hauser says:

    Congratulations Diane. It has been great working with you on the safety inspections of your facility. You are a real asset.

  12. Rolee Kelly says:

    Congrats! Well deserved.

  13. Cindy Taylor says:

    You definitely deserve this award and so much more. If there was a problem to solve; a question to answer or some Kearney Division history our go to would be “ask Diane”. Thanks my friend.

  14. Anji Heath says:

    Congratulations Diane!! So well deserved!

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