Lepaine Sharp-McHenry DNP dean of the UNMC College of Nursing
Successes, steps towards future highlight year
As we reflect on the past academic year, I am proud to share several significant accomplishments that continue to strengthen the mission and momentum of our College of Nursing. Together, our faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners have advanced initiatives that expand access to nursing education, support student success and address the healthcare workforce […]
Jun 2, 2026
Dean’s message: Building on momentum in new year
Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, reflects on success of the previous year and the excitement ahead in the next.
Oct 3, 2025
Dean’s Address: Embracing challenges and celebrating achievements
Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, highlights the achievements of CON students, staff and faculty in the midst of a challenging year.
Jun 18, 2025
Dean’s address: Strategies to reach our North Star
Can you believe it’s been 18 months since I arrived in the beautiful state of Nebraska! Much has changed in such a short amount of time. We are now in phase II of our organizational changes. Since the fall, we have engaged in a visioning process with CFAR, an organizational culture consulting firm to clearly […]
Feb 28, 2025
Nursing faculty encouraged to consider site evaluator training
The UNMC College of Nursing has expertise with nursing accreditation and invites current faculty to consider training as a site evaluator.
Oct 21, 2024
Dean’s message: Enrollment increase, new programs highlight start of ’24 school year
An enrollment increase of 6%, a strategic planning process and new programs highlight the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year.
Oct 17, 2024
Dean’s message: ‘The best is yet to come’
Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, UNMC College of Nursing dean, reflects on the successes and plans ahead from her first academic year as dean.
May 9, 2024
Dean’s address: New year, new opportunities for growth and success
Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, UNMC College of Nursing dean, explains the optimism and goals for 2024.
Feb 5, 2024
Dean’s address: Using ‘WIT’ for effective decision making
Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, UNMC College of Nursing dean, details the ‘WIT’ decision making process in her dean’s address.
Oct 18, 2023