College of Nursing + Health Sciences News
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UW-System Interim President Tommy Thompson in support of nurse educators
University of Wisconsin System Interim Tommy Thompson calls for state-wide support of nurse educators to ensure that Wisconsinites continue to have quality healthcare into the future.
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State partnership grant brings $40K to community vaccination efforts
Thanks to the Wisconsin Partnership Program grant, UW-Eau Claire and three other UW System nursing schools have funding to implement vaccination programs to fight COVID-19.
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Nursing alumna recognized for work in public health
Nursing alumna Jennifer Rombalski was named 2020 Person of the Year by the La Crosse Tribune for her work as director of the La Crosse County Health Department. She recently accepted a position with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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2021 Kaleidoscope of Nursing Scholarship Day Virtual Conference Call for Abstracts
Nursing students, faculty/staff, and community partners are invited to submit abstracts for paper (oral) presentations for Delta Phi Chapter’s Kaleidoscope of Nursing Scholarship Day, which will be held virtually on Friday afternoon, May 7, 2021. Abstract
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Chancellor: University working to address racial disparities in education
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire must continue to attract and better serve more students of color as western Wisconsin becomes more diverse, Chancellor James Schmidt told a legislative task force on Monday.
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Nursing research team educates teens and young adults about dangers of vaping
The pandemic has elevated concerns about young people who vape, with early reports showing that COVID-19 poses a greater danger to those who use the products than to their non-vaping peers. A nursing research team is trying to raise awareness among teens.
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Alum Jen Rombalski named La Crosse Tribune 2020 Person of the Year
Congratulations to Jen Rombalski, La Crosse County Health Department Director, who was named Person of the Year by the La Crosse Tribune.
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Nursing student partners with local agency to support seniors during pandemic
Karli Olsen, who will graduate in December with a nursing degree, was among the Blugolds who worked with the Aging and Disability Resource Center to help assess food insecurity and other pandemic-related issues among seniors.
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2020 Virtual Nursing Convocation
Join us virtually and share the success of our newest graduates.
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Dreams fulfilled for UW-Eau Claire nursing graduate
Jessica Reindahl had big dreams growing up as an only child in a patriotic military family — she wanted to fly, serve her country and, finally, help people.
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Nursing grad works to improve the health of rural Wisconsin communities
Nursing major Payton Kaldenberg led a research project that aims to educate rural communities about climate change and other environmental issues that affect the health of people living in those areas.
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CCNE accreditation review and request for third-party comments
In accordance with CCNE’s procedures, the Commission provides the opportunity for program constituents and other interested parties to submit, in writing, third-party comments concerning our programs’ qualifications for accreditation.
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Student nurses fight flu
Student nurses partner with Eau Claire City County Health Department to deliver flu vaccines.
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Alumna pays it forward to Latinx students at UW-Eau Claire
Lidixe Montoya appreciates her UW-Eau Claire education and wants to give other Latinx students the same opportunity. That's why she has started the Neighbor To Neighbor Scholarship for members of the Latinx Student Association at UW-Eau Claire.
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Alumni on the path to nursing leadership
Two alumni discuss the benefits and importance of taking leadership roles in the nursing profession.
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Proposed curricular change in College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Following is a proposed curricular change in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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Dean Linda Young inducted into American Academy of Nursing class of 2020 fellows
Dr. Linda Young, dean of UW-Eau Claire's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, was selected as one of the 2020 inductees to the American Academy of Nursing Fellowship, recognizing her for her significant contributions to public health.
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Blugold overcomes challenges to pursue career in nursing
It's been a bumpy road for Briunna Wells as she works to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse. The Blugold credits nursing faculty and staff for helping her stay on track to graduate despite serious illness, COVID-19 and other obstacles.
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Nursing students receive over $148,000 in scholarships
Nursing undergraduate and graduate students receive over $148,000 in scholarships for 2020/2021 academic year.
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UW-Eau Claire students selected for 2020 research scholarships
Recipients of the Kell Container Corporation Scholarship for Student-Faculty Collaborative Research and the James R. Larson and Vicki Lord Larson Undergraduate Research Fellowship have been named.
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In memory of Dr. Patricia Ostmoe, former Dean
Dr. Ostmoe who was Dean of the School from 1982-1995 and served as Acting Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the University from 1989-1990 passed away on March 29, 2020.
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Clinical Learning Center innovates in response to COVID-19
Clinical Learning Center Director, Dr. Megan Lagunas and Joanna Rostad-Hall, BSN, RN, interim director of simulation, Center for Simulation Innovation, University of Arkansas at Little Rock collaborated in response to campus closures due to the pandemic.
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Congratulations Class of 2020! You made it!
Celebrate the achievements of the Class of Spring 2020.
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates more than 1,400 spring 2020 graduates
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is celebrating 1,433 students who will complete academic degrees at the conclusion of the spring 2020 semester.