Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, recently announced some new leadership appointments that will begin Oct. 1.
Louise LaFramboise, Ph.D., who has served as director of the bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) program since 2007, will serve as the interim assistant dean for the UNMC College of Nursing Omaha Division. She replaces Amy Hoffman, Ph.D., who has been serving as assistant dean since 2018 and who plans to focus on her program of research and her new grant.
“I have had the privilege of working with faculty across all five divisions for some years,” Dr. LaFramboise said. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work more closely with the Omaha faculty again.”
Dr. Sebastian said the college will launch a national search for a permanent assistant dean for the Omaha Division.
Kati Bravo, Ph.D., who has served as the accelerated BSN coordinator since 2008, will serve as the interim bachelor’s degree in nursing program director.
Anne Marie DeVoll-Zabrocki, D.N.P., who has been teaching in the accelerated and traditional BSN programs, will serve as interim accelerated BSN coordinator.
“I am delighted these faculty members will serve in these leadership roles during this transition,” Dr. Sebastian said. “Their experience, leadership, teaching and clinical insight have made big impacts in the college. I’m confident they will bring the same level of leadership talent to these interim positions.”