Innovations
College of Nursing News | March 2024
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Dean's message: New year, new opportunities for growth and success |
Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, UNMC College of Nursing dean, explains the optimism and goals for 2024.
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LaFramboise highlights 'joys' of career |
Louise LaFramboise, PhD, recently concluded a 37-year career at the UNMC College of Nursing.
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Fiandt reflects on career at UNMC |
Kathryn Fiandt, PhD, reflects on her career in nursing education and 23 years at the UNMC College of Nursing.
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Nursing names new associate dean of academic programs |
Joachim Voss, PhD, began service as associate dean of academic programs for the UNMC College of Nursing on March 1.
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New nursing challenges available for annual giving day |
Three new UNMC College of Nursing challenges have been unveiled for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine's For the Greater Good annual giving day, including a $250,000 contribution.
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Schuelke named
Impact in Education Award winner
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Sue Schuelke, PhD, received the Scholar in Education Research Award at the Feb. 29 UNMC Impact in Education Awards
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Nursing’s HRSA team shows impact towards student, nurse wellness |
The UNMC College of Nursing HRSA team has made strides in its goal to address student and nurse wellness.
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Northern Division wins 'best of' award |
The UNMC College of Nursing - Northern Division in Norfolk was named top college in a regional vote.
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Nursing's Cera earns honors for 3D model |
Jennifer Cera, DNP, UNMC College of Nursing clinical assistant professor, developed a 3D-Virtual reality pelvic model that earned honors at a recent visual media competition.
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Nursing PhD student receives competitive leadership scholarship |
Karla Kerkove, UNMC College of Nursing PhD student, was one of two students nationally to receive the Deborah E. Trautman Future Nurse Leader Scholarship.
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Nursing professor re-elected as Nebraska nurse board vice president |
Lynne Buchanan, PhD, was re-elected as vice president of the Nebraska Nurses Association Board of Directors.
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Nursing faculty to be honored at annual UNMC faculty meeting |
Twelve UNMC College of Nursing faculty members will be honored for their years of service at the UNMC Annual Faculty Meeting on April 16.
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Gamma Pi At-Large chapter awarded |
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The Gamma Pi At-Large Chapter (including the UNMC College of Nursing and College of Saint Mary) received the Sigma Theta Tau Chapter Key Award at the biennial conference last November.
The Chapter Key Award was established in 1991 and honors Sigma chapters that excel in supporting Sigma’s mission and vision and leading chapter-related activities. This was the sixth consecutive chapter key awarded to the chapter, which demonstrates the chapter’s commitment to recruitment and retention, professional and leadership development, philanthropy and local, national and international collaboration. Teresa Hultquist, PhD, accepted the award on behalf of the chapter.
Also at the biennium, UNMC College of Nursing member Krystal Davis, EdD, was elected as the Regional Coordinator for North America Region 3. She will serve as the region’s representative on the regional chapter's coordinating committee, which establishes and maintains networks for communication and sharing within each of the 21 regions across the world. Congratulations to the chapter and to Dr. Davis
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College of Nursing Division highlights |
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Population-centered care students from the UNMC College of Nursing - Northern Division in Norfolk recently packed boxes for the Orphan Grain Train. The Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical supplies and other needed items to people in 71 countries, including the United States. They serve Native American Indian reservations, Texas-Mexico border missions, help combat poverty in Appalachia and support several food pantries, homeless shelters and veterans’ facilities. They also have provided aid to residents of Maui during the wildfires and to victims of tornadoes and hurricanes both in the United States and internationally. |
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The population-centered care course at the Northern Division conducted an interprofessional educational event with Wayne State College students with an emphasis on human services. Each combined group of students reviewed a case scenario and created an interdisciplinary treatment plan for their patient. |
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The Northern Division sponsored two families during the holiday season through the Salvation Army’s Christmas giving program.
Pictured are staff members Gwen Porter, Carla Streff and Kaycee Kube, from left, with items purchased for the families.
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Dr. Trina Aguirre, associate professor in the UNMC College of Nursing-West Nebraska Division, hosted the Latina Red Dress event in Gering, Neb. last month.
The annual event helps improve the health and well-being of Latina women, through education, empowerment and the provision of resources. This year's event drew 125 attendees.
The event had a cancer focus this year and was sponsored largely by the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, as well as some local support.
Guests had the opportunity to visit health booths and receive free or reduced-cost screenings. For more information about this year's event, read the UNMC Today story.
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Miranda Kliment, DNP, assistant professor at UNMC College of Nursing, participated in the proclamation signing for Nurse Practitioner Week in Nebraska with Gov. Jim Pillen in November. Nurse Practitioner Week was Nov. 12-18.
Pictured are, from left: Tara Whitmire, DNP, former president of the Nebraska Nurse Practitioners; Jillian Negri, DNP, current president of the Nebraska Nurse Practitioners; Gov. Pillen and Dr. Kliment
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Annual nursing faculty and staff awards open for nominations |
Nominations for the annual UNMC College of Nursing faculty and staff awards are now open.
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Recent nursing retirements |
Several UNMC College of Nursing staff and faculty members recently retired.
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Nursing honors, awards
and recognition
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Celebrating student and faculty achievement.
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See who's new at UNMC College of Nursing.
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Nursing events, spring 2024 |
Mark your calendars for the following events of interest to UNMC College of Nursing faculty, staff and students.
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Send your UNMC College of Nursing news to Innovations |
Is there something exciting going on in your division? Send your news to Innovations to share with your colleagues at the UNMC College of Nursing.
The deadline for the next issue is May 1, 2024.
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