College of Nursing

UNMC study uses technology to improve fitness in rural men

Activity trackers, text messaging, self-monitoring app provide help to 12 study participants

Nov 23, 2016

Chris Johnson, of Bloomfield, Neb., was one of 12 rural northeast Nebraska men who took part in a recent UNMC pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of the use of health-related text messages and an activity monitor with its companion app to self-monitor eating and activity.

Dr. Jane Meza to assume interim leadership role for global engagement

Will lead international efforts for UNMC, UNO, Nebraska Medicine

Nov 22, 2016

Jane Meza, Ph.D.

Student spotlight – Jessica Semin

College of Public Health student also has a UNMC bachelor’s of nursing degree.

Nov 18, 2016

Jessica Semin has a bachelor of science in nursing degree and is pursuing a master of public health degree.

Volunteers needed for Blanket Project

UNMC teams with community partners to create blankets for children and families in crisis in Omaha area.

Nov 18, 2016

Rural men use technology to improve fitness

Pilot study provided Fitbits for 12 men in rural northeast Nebraska.

Nov 15, 2016

Chris Johnson of Bloomfield, Neb., was one of 12 rural northeast Nebraska men who took part in a recent UNMC pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of the use of health-related text messages and an activity monitor with its companion app to self-monitor eating and activity.

College of Nursing designated U.S. Army ROTC Nursing Center of Excellence

One of only 47 designated programs in the country

Nov 14, 2016

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Nov 11, 2016

Nursing, dentistry provide care for Lincoln homeless

Lincoln-based colleges recently participated in the annual Homeless Connect Project.

Nov 9, 2016

Summer program expands to cover more professions

UNMC one of only 13 schools to host expanded Summer Health Professions Education Program.

Nov 9, 2016

Amari Parham, from Georgia State University in Atlanta, took part in the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program this year. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has expanded the program into the Summer Health Professions Education Program to include more learning opportunities.

Kearney students use IPE in hospital settings

Students and faculty at the College of Nursing Kearney Division and College of Allied Health Professions practiced interprofessional hospital scenarios.

Nov 8, 2016

Students get ready to participate in an interprofessional education exercise at the Health Science Education Complex in Kearney. From left to right: Jesse Henne, Nicholas Christensen, Skylar Jorgensen, Maggie Urbanek, Liz Schulz and Allana Tomlinson.