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Nursing appoints associate dean of graduate studies :: Dr. Julie Anderson, interim associate dean of graduate studies and director of the PhD program at the UND College of Nursing since June 2007, has been appointed to permanently fill the position. Click Here to Read More
UND nursing receives scholarship funding for students :: The College of Nursing has received a $119,000 grant to help alleviate the state’s health professional shortage. Click Here to Read More
UND nursing to celebrate National Nurses Week, May 6-12 :: National Nurses Week begins on May 6, marked as RN Recognition Day, and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as a modern profession. Click Here to Read More
UND Nursing recognizes the benefits of ‘going green’ :: Chris Kelsey was recently awarded a certificate of recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Click Here to Read More
Yurkovich receives international education award :: Dr. Eleanor Yurkovich has been awarded the 2008 Education Award from the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) Click Here to Read More
UND Nursing professor accepted to NIH genetics institute :: Dr. Lek Seal has been selected to participate in the Summer Genetics Institute (SGI) 2008, sponsored by the National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH). Click Here to Read More
UND nursing to celebrate National Public Health Week, April 7-13 :: National Public Health Week 2008 is April 7 - 13. The theme this year is Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance. Click Here to Read More
Nursing student named 2008 ND Student Nurse of the Year :: Rhianna Ghents, a senior in the nursing program, was elected as the North Dakota Student Nurse of the Year (SNOY) for 2008. Click Here to Read More
Dr. Cindy Anderson awarded coveted new investigator award :: Dr. Cindy Anderson, assistant professor at the UND College of Nursing, has been selected to receive the coveted 2008 Harriet H. Werley New Investigator Award Click Here to Read More
Evidence-based research workshop offered April 4 :: The UND College of Nursing, with support from the Office of Instructional Development, is offering a day-long workshop on including evidence-based research in curriculum at all levels of preparation. Click Here to Read More
Order CON jackets and tote bags! :: The CON has fleece jackets and tote bags available to order...but the deadline is March 24 so order soon! Click Here to Read More
Giving Hearts Day is February 14, 2008 :: The UND College of Nursing and Dakota Medical Foundation invite you to make a difference. Click Here to Read More
UND Nursing professor only Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner in North Dakota :: Jackie Roberts has been certified as an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner Click Here to Read More
Join UND in the Mile High City :: The College of Nursing is joining several UND departments to host an alumni gathering in Denver. Click Here to Read More
Alumni gathering in Florida :: The College of Nursing is hosting an alumni gathering in Ft. Myers, Florida, please join us! Click Here to Read More
UND nurse anesthesia grads score 100 percent pass rate on national board exam :: University of North Dakota College of Nursing anesthesia grads just got news that they all passed this year’s national board exam on their first attempt. Click Here to Read More
Evanson re-elected vice president for international nursing organization :: Dr. Tracy Evanson re-elected to a second term of Vice President at the most recent Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International (NNVAWI) Conference Click Here to Read More
National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 11-17 :: Governor John Hoeven has proclaimed November 11-17, 2007 as Nurse Practitioner Week in the state of North Dakota in honor of the profession’s 41st anniversary. Click Here to Read More
UND Nursing considering an accelerated post-baccalaureate degree option :: The UND College of Nursing is exploring establishing an accelerated post-baccalaureate nursing program. The program would be open to students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing and would prepare them to become a registered nurse. Click Here to Read More
UND nursing dean earns coveted AACN Grassroots award :: Dean of nursing, Chandice Covington, learned this week that the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN’s) government affairs committee awarded her its 2007 Grassroots Stars Award. Click Here to Read More
Senior nursing student named UND Homecoming Queen 2007 :: Jessie Vold, senior I nursing student, was voted UND Homecoming Queen 2007 as part of the week-long festivities. Click Here to Read More
UND College of Nursing receives $4,000 grant from Dakota Medical Foundation :: The CON has received a grant in the amount of $4,000 from Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) to support fundraising and development training. Click Here to Read More
Covington represents nursing in North Dakota at regional conference :: Dr. Chandice Covington, dean of nursing at UND, was a panelist at the August 2007 Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference in Traverse City, Michigan. Click Here to Read More
UND Nursing American Indian programs renewed :: The UND College of Nursing grants to support American Indian students have been renewed by the federal Health Resources Services Administration. Click Here to Read More
Sharon Lambeth Walk/Run set for September 16 :: The Annual Tour de Forks: Sharon Lambeth Memorial 5K Walk/Run and Louise Eberwein 10 mi/5 mi Bike Ride and, a memorial, fundraiser, and community awareness project, will be held September 16, 2007. Click Here to Read More
UND CON and Dakota Medical Foundation Selected For Nationwide Program to Address Nursing Shortage :: The UND College of Nursing and Dakota Medical Foundation of Fargo have recently been selected as one of 11 foundations nationwide to receive funding in the second year of Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future. Click Here to Read More
UND Nursing receives two federally funded grants to support Master’s program specialties :: The UND College of Nursing is the recipient of two grants to support new Master’s degree tracks specializing in Gerontology and Public/Community Health Nursing. Click Here to Read More
Homecoming events 2007 :: The UND College of Nursing invites all College alumni to attend UND Homecoming 2007. The College has planned a Wine & Cheese Alumni Social for all alumni, faculty and staff of the College of Nursing. Click Here to Read More
June 19, 2007: Student athletes honored for academic performance :: Seven College of Nursing student athletes were honored at the 2007 Scholar Athlete Recognition Program at UND. Students were honored for their academic accomplishments in 2006. Click Here to Read More
Wireless Internet Now Available in the Nursing Building :: Wireless Internet has now been installed in the Nursing Building. Here are some quick instructions on how to get connected. Click Here to Read More
June 12, 2007: College of Nursing selects scholarship recipients :: The University of North Dakota College of Nursing is pleased to announce its scholarship recipients for the 2007-2008 academic year. Click Here to Read More
June 8, 2007: College of Nursing receives $15,000 match grant from Dakota Medical Foundation :: The College of Nursing has received a match grant in the amount of $15,000 from Dakota Medical Foundation to provide scholarships for nursing students. Click Here to Read More
June 7, 2007: College of Nursing staff member receives Merrifield Competition scholarship award :: Barry Striegel, RAIN Program Science Mentor and UND graduate student, is the winner of the 2007 Chester Fritz Library Merrifield Competition scholarship award Click Here to Read More
June 7, 2007: Nursing student Carissa Jahner spotlighted on UND Website :: “I know I’m not going to play basketball for the rest of my life so I’m ready for the next step,” Click Here to Read More
Student ID - Linda Kibot :: Junior nursing student is profiled in UND Alumni Association publication Click Here to Read More
Nursing: A Profession and a Passion - National Nurses Week 2007 Theme :: National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Click Here to Read More
Faculty named 2007 Emerging Leader :: Deb Dohrmann, clinical professor in the department of nutrition and dietetics, has been named the North Dakota Dietetic Association's (NDDA) Emerging Leader for 2007. Click Here to Read More
UND College of Nursing receives $15,000 match grant from Dakota Medical Foundation :: The College of Nursing has received a $15,000 match grant from Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) to support the establishment of a Wellness Camp Adventure for elementary school-aged children. Click Here to Read More
FNP graduates achieve 100% pass rate :: The College of Nursing is excited to announce that 100% of the Family Nurse Practitioner graduates passed their licensing exams on the first attempt in 2006. Click Here to Read More
UND nursing alumna receives poster award at national conference :: Congratulations to Dr. Darlene Bartz, ’06, whose research poster was the first runner-up at the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) conference. Click Here to Read More
“Lessons in Leadership” is focus of Nursing Convocation :: “Lessons in Leadership” is the focus of the UND College of Nursing Spring Convocation and Sophomore Recognition. Click Here to Read More
National Public Health Week is April 2-8 :: “Take the First Step! Preparedness and Public Health Threats: Addressing the Unique Needs of the Nation’s Vulnerable Populations” is the theme for this year’s National Public Health Week Click Here to Read More
Spotlight on Nursing :: “Nurse” is the central role of Cheryl Stauffenecker’s life, like it is for many in her profession. Click Here to Read More
Nursing Faculty contributes to American Journal of Nursing’s book of the year :: Dr. Marcia Gragert, associate professor of nursing at the University of North Dakota, is a contributing writer for “Vulnerable Older Adults”, the American Journal of Nursing’s book of the year for 2006. Click Here to Read More
Nursing Faculty accepted for international mentoring opportunity :: Dr. Loretta Heuer, professor at the University of North Dakota College of Nursing, has been accepted into the Omada Board Leadership program sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing. Click Here to Read More
Faculty Honored By UND Greek Community :: Congratulations to Deana Williams at the UND College of Nursing on receiving the Gamma Sigma Alpha Outstanding Faculty Member award for 2006. Click Here to Read More
Food for Thought: Nutrition and Cognition :: Can a balanced diet make you smarter? In the February installment of the University of North Dakota Faculty Lecture Series, Dr. Glenda Lindseth will reveal how nutrition affects cognitive thought in her lecture: “Food for Thought: Nutrition and Cognition.” Click Here to Read More
Nursing professor to hold book signing :: The College of Nursing invites the community to a book signing on January 5, 2007 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at Barnes & Noble bookstore. Click Here to Read More
National Institutes of Health ranks UND College of Nursing 11th nationwide :: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently ranked the University of North Dakota College of Nursing 11th among the country’s top 100 nursing programs in terms of research funding. Click Here to Read More
National Homeless Week is November 12 -18, 2006 :: Senior UND nursing students assess the Northlands Rescue Mission in Downtown, Grand Forks. Among a list of many, nutrition was a primary concern within the homeless population. Click Here to Read More
UND College of Nursing receives $15,000 grant from Dakota Medical Foundation :: The College of Nursing at the University of North Dakota has received a grant in the amount of $15,000 from Dakota Medical Foundation to support scholarships for nursing students. Click Here to Read More
Distinguished Nursing Alumni presented lecture on Chronic Health in Children :: Dr. Kathleen J. Sawin, DNS, CPNP, FAAN, ’68, presented a lecture entitled, “Predictors of Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions” Click Here to Read More
UND Breaks Ground on NIH-Funded Behavioral Research Building :: The University of North Dakota College of Nursing broke ground on the $3.9 million Northern Plains Center for Behavioral Research on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Click Here to Read More
UND College of Nursing receives $12,500 grant from Dakota Medical Foundation :: The College of Nursing at the University of North Dakota has received a grant in the amount of $12,500 from Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) to support fundraising and development training. Click Here to Read More
College of Nursing Associate Dean Receives Highest Honor :: The College of Nursing at the University of North Dakota has registered yet another faculty member as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). The College is proud to announce that Dr. Glenda Lindseth has been selected as a Fellow; induction will take place in early November at the 33rd AAN meeting and conference in Miami, FL. Click Here to Read More
College of Nursing receives grant to support Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program :: The College has recently been awarded a 3-year grant, totaling nearly $760,000, from the Health Resources and Services Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Click Here to Read More
07/10/06-Dr. Loretta Heuer Accepted for National Nursing Fellowship :: Dr. Loretta Heuer, department chair at the University of North Dakota, College of Nursing, has been accepted into an American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) fellowship program. Click Here to Read More
07/07/09-Mellem Memorial Scholarship established :: The endowment was made possible through the generosity of Mr. Walter Mellem, a long-time Grand Forks resident and friend of the University. Click Here to Read More
06/19/06 -- UND Dean of Nursing Recalls Her Work With AIDS As 25th Anniversary Of Its Discovery Hits :: Twenty-five years ago this month, the Centers for Disease Control published its widely watched weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) with a nine-paragraph item about Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in five previously healthy young men in Los Angeles. Click Here to Read More
UND College of Nursing celebrates first PhD graduates :: The University of North Dakota, College of Nursing is thrilled to announce its first graduates from the PhD in Nursing program. Karen Rohr, Darleen Bartz and Jacqueline Mangnall have completed all degree requirements and will graduate on May 13. Click Here to Read More
Roxanne Hurley, ’80, selected to join Bush Teaching Scholar Program :: Roxanne Hurley, ’80, MS, RN, has been selected to participate in the Bush Teaching Scholar Program at the University of North Dakota for 2006-2007. Hurley, a clinical associate professor at the UND College of Nursing will join nine other distinguished faculty members from the University. Click Here to Read More
Kristin Larson, ’85, presents public policy information to nursing students :: Kristin Larson, a 1985 graduate of the University of North Dakota College of Nursing, held a brown bag luncheon for nursing students and faculty on Thursday, March 2. Click Here to Read More
Nursing Prof Loretta Heuer teaches diabetes management for an "invisible" population :: Diabetes is sometimes called an “invisible” disease in the United States because so many individuals are unaware they have it. Click Here to Read More
A nurse, an educator, and a scientist :: Cindy Anderson's three roles focus on improving mother and child health. Click Here to Read More
Dr. Diane K. Langemo, ’69 to receive UND Alumni Association’s highest honor :: The award, to be presented during Alumni Days, May 24-26, is the highest honor given by the UND Alumni Association for achievement, service and loyalty. Click Here to Read More
Dean of Nursing to give inaugural address :: The CON Spring Convocation and Sophomore Recognition will be held Friday, March 31, 2006. The event will be held from 9:00am – Noon at the Memorial Union Ballroom and is open to the public. Click Here to Read More
EAPC Architects Engineers selected :: The University of North Dakota, College of Nursing has selected EAPC Architects Engineers in Grand Forks to provide architectural services on the Northern Plains Center for Behavioral Research. Click Here to Read More
UND nurse anesthetists become patients’ eyes and ears during surgery :: For many, the knowledge of impending surgery can be worrisome. Thoughts of cold operating rooms, beeping monitors, masked faces, and sharp instruments all add to the unease. The reassuring news is that an expert anesthesia provider will keep you safe and comfortable during your procedure. Click Here to Read More
 
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