Victoria Cerino
Dr. Tilden visits Scottsbluff
UNMC College of Nursing Dean Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., is in Scottsbluff today as part of a trip that has her visiting with faculty, staff, students and alumni, speaking at a Rotary luncheon and meeting with members of the community.
Sep 23, 2008
Open house for renovated Scottsbluff nursing division tonight
Facing looming shortages of nurses and nursing faculty members, recent renovations at the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff were undertaken not only to improve nursing education, but also recruitment of students and faculty members.
Sep 22, 2008
Aging poses challenge to state health care workforce
Nebraska is ahead of most states in training a health care workforce to meet state needs, according to a report released this month.
Sep 15, 2008
Wellness Wednesday – Happily healthy
It’s long been theorized that happy people generally are in better health, but researchers aren’t sure why. A new study provides strong evidence that the happier you are, the healthier you will be.
Sep 10, 2008
Regents approve $17.5 million nursing facility in Lincoln
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved the construction of an estimated $17.5 million new facility to house the UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division. The University of Nebraska has identified the project as its top capital funding priority for 2009.
Sep 8, 2008
Free courses to focus on disaster response
The Center for Biopreparedness Education, a joint endeavor between UNMC and Creighton University Medical Center, invites UNMC physicians, physician assistants and nurses to attend two free disaster preparedness courses.
Aug 28, 2008
BK campaign raises $155,000 for pediatric cancer research
The fight against children’s cancers at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center received a boost from the fifth annual BK Beat Cancer for Kids campaign. The month-long campaign in July raised $155,000.
Aug 20, 2008
Sorrell Center shows latest in simulated training tools
UNMC faculty members saw a different kind of patient in the new Sorrell Center during last week’s Simulation Day.
Jul 28, 2008
Study: Medicare Part D contributed to rural pharmacy closings
When the Medicare D prescription drug coverage benefit began in January 2006, it provided seniors greater peace of mind by protecting them from high drug costs and unexpected drug expenses.
Jul 21, 2008
Campus invited to July 22 Simulation Day
The new Sorrell Center will be the backdrop for the July 22 Simulation Day, which is expected to draw more than 150 people.
Jul 17, 2008