College of Nursing

UNMC innovator accepted into entrepreneurship program

Breanna Hetland, PhD, invented a new digital platform called Remote ICU and originated the startup The Family Room.

Jan 16, 2023

Breanna Hetland, PhD

Forum is Tuesday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Giurgescu

Carmen Giurgescu, PhD, is associate dean of research at the University of Central Florida College of Nursing.

Jan 16, 2023

Carmen Giurgescu, PhD

Forum is Friday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Ahn

Hyochol “Brian” Ahn, PhD, is associate dean for research at Florida State University’s College of Nursing.

Jan 11, 2023

Hyochol “Brian” Ahn, PhD

Forum is Thursday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Sharp-McHenry

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, is dean of the College of Natural, Behavioral and Health Sciences at Simmons University.

Jan 4, 2023

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP

New scholarship hopes to draw nursing students to Nebraska

UNMC introduces ‘Nebraska Neighbors: UNMC Nursing Rural Advantage Program’ for out-of-state students.

Jan 3, 2023

Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

2022: UNMC’s year in review

UNMC Today walks back through a 2022 filled with major accomplishments for UNMC.

Dec 30, 2022

UNMC announces College of Nursing dean finalists

The candidates will be in Omaha in January for interviews and forums with the UNMC community.

Dec 23, 2022

Kyle Meyer, PhD, chair of the UNMC College of Nursing dean search committee and dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Clinical nursing instructor honored by March of Dimes

Mary Petersen of the UNMC College of Nursing was honored with the March of Dimes Heroes in Action Award.

Dec 12, 2022

From left, Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, Shawn Murphy of March of Dimes, March of Dimes board member Karen Tesina of Nebraska Medicine and Mary Petersen.

College of Nursing honors and recognition

College of Nursing faculty and alumni are recognized for excellence.

Dec 12, 2022

Beth Beam, PhD

Dr. Connelly to helm the leader/executive program

In her new role, Dr. Connelly will work with faculty and students in the MSN, DNP and PhD programs across the college.

Dec 8, 2022

Lianne Connelly, PhD