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Sweden trip shows PhD students new world of nursing
Kortney Curtman and Melinda Pariser-Schmidt, both PhD students with infant-related focuses, spent Feb. 2 to Feb. 7 in Sweden visiting neonatal intensive care units across the country.
Jun 19, 2025
Upcoming nursing events
See what’s on the UNMC College of Nursing calendar in the coming months. July 14-15 – Executive Council retreat – Omaha Aug. 18 – General Faculty Organization/General Staff Organization welcome back meeting Aug. 18 – Nine-month faculty return Aug. 21 – New faculty orientation/onboarding Aug. 21 – MEMMP Open House Aug. 22 – UNMC College […]
Jun 18, 2025
New nursing hires
Please welcome these new staff and faculty members to the UNMC College of Nursing. Omaha Samantha Rogers, clinical instructor Truth Ross, administrative business associate Megan Monzon, student services coordinator Diane Jackson, clinical assistant professor Jodie Boswell, nurse preceptor program manager Haley Klein, student services coordinator Lincoln Brenna Rogert, clinical instructor Julia Brunkow, administrator II Kearney […]
Jun 18, 2025
Dr. Black wins award named after herself
Joyce Black, PhD, received the inaugural NPIAP’s Joyce Black Award, named in honor of her contribution to nursing education.
Jun 18, 2025
College of Nursing names annual award winners
The UNMC College of Nursing named its annual staff and faculty award winners on May 14.
Jun 18, 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
PhD student explores spirituality’s role in dementia care
Real-life experiences and personal values have inspired Peace Johnson’s research into dementia. Johnson, a first-year PhD student at the UNMC College of Nursing, is currently researching the role of spirituality in dementia patients – a topic close to her heart as an African American, a Christian and someone who has firsthand experience with dementia and […]
Jun 18, 2025
Honors, awards and recognition
UNMC College of Nursing students, faculty and staff recently received the following awards, honors and recognition: Breanna Hetland, PhD, served as a panelist for the Beyond Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel at the Nebraska Women in Tech Summit in Omaha on March 7. Dr. Hetland shared insights on the impacts of technology, innovation and inclusivity […]
Jun 18, 2025
UNMC Nursing faculty leads emergency preparedness simulation to fill curriculum gap
Twelve graduate nursing and Doctor of Occupational Therapy students participated in a simulated tornado scenario affecting a critical access hospital.
Jun 18, 2025
MCIRN launches advanced preceptor fellowship
The Midwest Clinical Instruction Regional Network team launched its first Advanced Preceptor Fellowship in May.
Jun 18, 2025
