Nursing News
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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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Students can receive tuition credit for supporting health care organizations during pandemic
UW-Eau Claire students who are EMTs, CNAs, CMTs, RNs or LPNs who worked 50 hours in health care organizations between Dec. 1 and Feb. 1 may be eligible for a $500 tuition credit.
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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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UW-Eau Claire nursing students are part of mobile COVID-19 vaccine teams
Nursing students can play an important role in the rapid response to the highly infectious and deadly virus, says Dr. Pamela Guthman, assistant professor of nursing at UW-Eau Claire.
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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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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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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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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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Philanthropic alumnus quietly gave back to community
UW-Eau Claire was a primary benefactor of Don and Leatrice Mathison's generosity. Since Don first gave his alma mater $100 in 1979, the couple’s accelerated giving rose to more than $1 million.
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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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CONHS recognizes retiring faculty and staff
Five members of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences will retire this spring and summer.
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Leah Fitzgerald, BSN '01: Journey from nurse to attorney
Attorney Leah Fitzgerald (BSN '01) was a guest speaker at the College on March 12th.
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2021 Kaleidoscope of Nursing Scholarship Abstract Book now availabl
Kaleidoscope of Nursing Scholarship Day is sponsored by UW-Eau Claire Delta Phi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).
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Twin sisters to earn nursing degrees from UW-Eau Claire
Twin sisters Brooke and Chelsea Scholbe are among the Blugolds earning their nursing degrees this month from UW-Eau Claire. They are eager to begin their professional nursing careers even though they will be joining the health care field during COVID-19.
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Nightingale Tribute for Diane Marcyjanik
Nightingale Tribute in honor of Diane Marcyjanik is schedule for Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 12:30pm.
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Nursing grad providing care on Navy hospital ship supporting COVID-19 relief efforts
U.S. Navy Lt. Patrick Marsh, a 2014 UW-Eau Claire nursing grad, is an emergency room nurse on the hospital ship USNS Mercy, which has been docked at the Port of Los Angeles since the end of March as part of COVID-19 relief efforts.
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UW-Eau Claire health care programs donate personal protective equipment to area facilities
Finding ways to help others during the COVID-19 outbreak comes naturally to Blugolds, and several campus programs and departments made sure that surplus campus supplies of PPE got into the hands of front-line workers.