Greg Forbes UNMC College of Nursing

UNMC College of Nursing, Nebraska schools team up for nursing opportunities

The UNMC College of Nursing has partnered with school districts across the state to increase nurse education opportunities for students in rural Nebraska. To date, the College of Nursing has entered into memorandums of understanding for early admission pathways with Scottsbluff Public Schools, Gering Public Schools, McCook Public Schools, Kearney Public Schools, Kearney Catholic High […]

Oct 16, 2026

The UNMC College of Nursing and Gering Public Schools signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this year.

Colleagues recall former nursing dean Ada Lindsey, PhD

Dr. Lindsey’s contributions to the college remain apparent more than two decades later.

Oct 6, 2026

Ada Lindsey, PhD

Drs. Hetland, Buchanan named AAN fellows

Program represents nursing’s ‘most accomplished leaders’ in policy, research, administration, practice and academia.

Aug 27, 2026

From left, Lynn Buchanan, PhD, and Breanna Hetland, PhD

Remembering nurse educator Sharon Holyoke

A funeral service with Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard presentation will be held this Friday for the longtime nursing faculty member.

Jul 8, 2026

Sharon Holyoke

College of Nursing awards honor faculty, staff dedication

The college’s annual awards were presented at a May 14 ceremony in Kearney.

Jun 5, 2026

Tracie Kirkland, PhD, DNP, and Juli Bohnenkamp

Skills update for precepting nurses set for June 2

The workshop is scheduled for June 2 at the UNMC College of Nursing-Omaha Division.

May 21, 2026

UNMC emblem that says UNMC Breakthroughs for Life

Nursing’s Dr. Shade featured in iEXCEL hologram

Marcia Shade, PhD, is featured in a hologram presentation at Davis Global Center to promote Nebraska as a leader of AI.

Apr 8, 2026

Marcia Shade, PhD

College of Nursing’s CRISP to host annual symposium

Early registration ends Friday for the event, which will focus on the implications of food and financial insecurity in chronic illness.

Mar 25, 2026

Shawna Forsberg, president and CEO of United Way of the Midlands

Remembering nursing’s Audrey Nelson, PhD

Services will be Oct. 14 for Dr. Nelson, whose career at the UNMC College of Nursing spanned 50 years.

Oct 8, 2025

Audrey Nelson, PhD

Launch party planned for Dr. Hetland’s Family Room website

The evening will feature art gallery from local artist, music and conversation.

Oct 3, 2025

A party and open house will celebrate the launch of familyroom.health.