Allied Health Blog
Where in UNMC is Fran?
The game is still afoot…identify my whereabouts and find Elephanto!
Mar 23, 2009
A Day in the Life of a Radiography Student
submitted by Ellie Jorgensen, student in the Radiography program at UNMC, class of 2009 A day in the life of a radiography student usually involves time split between classroom/online classes and clinic. Students get to know their classmates very well due to the small class sizes and enjoy hanging out or studying together in SEC […]
Mar 18, 2009
Salmonella: the Real Story from our CLS Program
by Fran Higgins, BFA So, you love peanut butter and alfalfa sprouts but hate salmonellosis. You’re not alone. The fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea caused by the Salmonella serotype Typhimurium bacteria are not what one expects or hopes for after enjoying a sandwich or snack, so I spoke with Linsey Donner, MT(ASCP) from our Clinical […]
Mar 12, 2009
"How to Build a Poster" & Other Useful Stuff
I attended a meeting of the Campus Communicators group today and learned a few things worth passing along to all you “Allied Healthers.” 1. Sometime in the next couple of months, a campus IT users group will present “How to Build a Poster.” This will include information regarding best practices for formatting, fonts, printing, etc. […]
Mar 11, 2009
A Day in the Life of a Dietetic Intern
Your schedule will be based on your rotation. You can expect to spend Monday in classes: either 12:00-4:00 or 10:00-3:00 depending on the semester. Tuesday through Friday, you will be in rotations. The rotations (with a few exceptions) are two weeks long; generally, they are an 8 hour day. You will see patients, chart, and […]
Mar 9, 2009
Where in UNMC?
I haven’t posted any new pictures in a while because no one got the last one right. So I’m posting it again. Now, I know some of you have seen this location…very recently…come on, where in UNMC is Fran (and Elephanto)?
Mar 4, 2009
A Day in the Life of a UNMC PT Student
This is the first in a series of posts from some of our allied health students. Look for a new edition each week from one of the ten programs. A day in the life of a physical therapy student usually starts with class from 8 am to noon. Normally each subject is allotted a two-hour […]
Mar 3, 2009
Sanderson Publishes Article
Sam Sanderson, PhD, Associate Professor in Clinical Perfusion Education, received notice that his article, “Immune Responses to Methamphetamine by Active Immunization with Peptide-Based, Molecular Adjuvant-Containing Vaccines,” has been accepted for publication in Vaccine. Congratulations, Dr. Sanderson!
Feb 25, 2009
Perfusion Students Awarded Scholarships
Ms. Shannon Hinman (2nd-year CPE student) and Ms Rachael Saniuk (1st-year CPE student) were each awarded $1500 in scholarship money this weekend at the annual Nebraska Perfusion Society conference in Lincoln. We are very proud of them!
Feb 23, 2009
Masters of Perfusion Science Publications
The following articles were published by students from the MDCP (Masters Degree Completion Program) in the Journal of Extracorporeal Technology during 2008. Effects of Modified Ultrafiltration on Coagulation as Measured by the Thromboelastograph, Thomas G. Steffens, MPS, CCP, LP; Takushi khmoto, MD; Niloo Edwards, M.D.; Richard L. Wolman, M.D.; David W. Holt, MA, CCT Use […]
Feb 23, 2009
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- by Greg ForbesSee what’s on the UNMC College of Nursing calendar in the coming months. June 23-24 – Big Ten Academic Deans Retreat – Omaha July 14-15 – Executive Council retreat – Omaha Aug. 1 – UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division 15th anniversary celebration Aug. 18 – General Faculty Organization/General Staff Organization welcome back meeting Aug. […]
- by Greg ForbesPlease welcome these new staff and faculty members to the UNMC College of Nursing. Omaha Samantha Rogers, clinical instructor Truth Ross, administrative business associate Megan Monson, student services coordinator Diane Jackson, clinical assistant professor Jodie Boswell, nurse preceptor program manager Haley Klein, student services coordinator Lincoln Brenna Rogert, clinical instructor Julia Brunkow, administrator II Kearney […]
- by Greg ForbesJoyce Black, PhD, received the inaugural NPIAP's Joyce Black Award, named in honor of her contribution to nursing education.
- by Greg ForbesThe UNMC College of Nursing named its annual staff and faculty award winners on May 14.
- by Greg ForbesLepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, highlights the achievements of CON students, staff and faculty in the midst of a challenging year.