Vicky Cerino UNMC public affairs

Nursing endowed chair named for Grand Island’s Pankratz

UNMC’s College of Nursing has established the Bertha Pankratz Endowed Chair in Nursing with a gift of more than $600,000 from Pankratz’s estate made through the University of Nebraska Foundation.

May 23, 2007

Free workshop on lymphoma May 19

UNMC will host a free, half-day workshop on lymphoma on Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. central time. The public is invited to attend the event at the UNMC Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater in Omaha, or watch the program live via the Internet.

May 8, 2007

Study shows fatigue affects breast cancer patients before chemotherapy

A UNMC study has found that even before women with breast cancer undergo chemotherapy, they experience fatigue and disruptions in sleep and activity levels.

May 8, 2007

Dr. Miya presents manuscript at nursing ethics conference

Pam Miya, Ph.D., associate professor, UNMC College of Nursing, was one of 24 internationally recognized nurse researchers to participate in an April conference called “Nursing and Health Care Ethics: A Legacy and A Vision.” The Omaha conference brought together pioneers and noted scholars in nursing ethics.

May 7, 2007

630 students to receive diplomas at commencement ceremonies

Diplomas will be conferred on 630 UNMC students this week during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff.

May 3, 2007

New technology may improve computer-aided joint replacement surgery

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third of three stories that will run in UNMC Today this week that focus on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Convention, held May 6-9 in Boston. This story focuses on a computer-aided joint replacement surgical system being developed by UNMC researcher that will be displayed at the convention.

May 2, 2007

Letter of intent to establish Norfolk nursing division signed

In a symbolic ceremony in Norfolk on Monday, officials signed a letter of intent that fulfills one of three requirements toward establishing a nursing college in Norfolk. The letter was signed by officials from Northeast Community College and Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, and the University of Nebraska and UNMC.

May 1, 2007

Dr. Bedows’ discovery stands to revolutionize protein purification

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of three stories that will run in UNMC Today this week that focus on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Convention, held May 6-9 in Boston.

May 1, 2007

College of Nursing forms new administrative structure

In keeping with national trends in colleges of nursing around the country, Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, has — over the past year — developed a new administrative structure for the college.

Apr 23, 2007

Patient simulators being used in nursing distance learning

Annie arrived at the clinic not feeling well. She had a headache, her hands, feet and face were swelling, her blood pressure was high and she noticed a decrease in the movement of her unborn baby.

Apr 5, 2007