Liane Connelly, Ph.D., has been selected as assistant dean of the UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk, effective June 27.
Dr. Connelly, who also will hold the title of associate professor, has been a member of the faculty at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., for the past 18 years.
She has served as chair and director of the nursing department since 2004.
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“She is visionary and collaborative by nature — exactly the qualities we seek.”
Dr. Connelly said she is impressed with the Norfolk area’s community spirit.
“I was immediately impressed with the strong sense of community pride and the willingness of individuals to work together towards growth and economic development in the region,” Dr. Connelly said. “I am honored to be a part of this trailblazing partnership.”
Prior to joining Fort Hays State University, Dr. Connelly was a staff nurse and nurse administrator. For seven years, she was a nurse administrator in acute, community and long term care settings in Nebraska and Michigan.
Her professional interests include:
- Nursing and health care administration;
- Complexity theory;
- Rural health; and
- Alternate learning opportunities for clinical nursing.