College of Nursing

Landmark UNMC research studies ABC’s of ICU care

The research, led by Michele Balas, PhD, is the med center’s first multisite study through the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network.

Oct 18, 2024

Michele Balas, PhD

Focused on chronic illness? Consider joining CRISP

The UNMC College of Nursing’s Center for Chronic Illness Self-Management & Prevention is open to membership from across the University of Nebraska.

Oct 15, 2024

Robin Lally, PhD

UNMC College of Nursing ranks 19th among BSN programs

The only public nursing program in the state has locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk and Scottsbluff.

Oct 8, 2024

Lepaine Sharp McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

UNMC expands nursing partnerships in western Nebraska

Agreements with Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff Public Schools will build the rural nursing pipeline.

Oct 4, 2024

From left, UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, President Greg Dart of Western Nebraska Community College and UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, at the Western Nebraska Community College signing event

New faculty spotlight: Brandon Varilek, PhD

Dr. Varilek is an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing.

Sep 30, 2024

Brandon Varilek, PhD

Webinar will discuss ‘taking charge of your brain’

The presenter in the Olson Center and college of nursing discussion is Diane Hendricks, a medical social worker with Nebraska Medicine.

Sep 25, 2024

Diane Hendricks

Hamid Band, MD, PhD, named UNMC Scientist Laureate

Dr. Band, a cancer researcher with the Eppley Institute, is credited as an exceptional scientist and an outstanding colleague.

Sep 18, 2024

Hamid Band, MD, PhD

Donning a white coat, UNMC students start journeys in patient care

Nursing, dentistry, medicine, graduate studies, allied health and pharmacy all held special ceremonies to mark the new school year.

Sep 17, 2024

The UNMC College of Medicine held its White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 23 at the Orpheum Theater.

Alumni Association set to celebrate reunion weekend

More than 250 alumni and guests will return to Omaha and the UNMC campus for the UNMC Alumni Reunion Weekend on Sept. 27-28.

Aug 26, 2024

Alumni welcome table

Nursing alum makes history at elite Ranger Course

The graduate from the UNMC College of Nursing-Lincoln Division is the first female nurse to graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School.

Aug 20, 2024

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