Maintaining strong bones is the topic of the next Lincoln Science Café at 7 p.m. on May 5 at Brewsky’s, 201 N. 8th St., in Lincoln.
Nancy Waltman, Ph.D., APRN-NP, a professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing-Lincoln division, will discuss controversies surrounding diet, calcium and Vitamin D, exercises and medications related to bone health.
Dr. Waltman has a master’s degree in nursing, a doctoral degree in educational administration and instruction, and is a certified adult nurse practitioner.
She has taught courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Currently, she is teaching courses for advanced practice nurses in health assessment, clinical medicine, and oncology.
Dr Waltman’s research has focused on cancer nursing and osteoporosis. Her current research is on prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in breast cancer survivors. Funding sources have included the Oncology Nursing Society and the National Institutes of Health.
Science Cafés involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current science topics. They are open to everyone (21 and older), and take place in casual settings like pubs and coffeehouses. Each meeting is organized around an interesting topic of conversation. A scientist gives a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period.
For more information about Science Cafes, go to www.unmc.edu/sciencecafe.
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