Author: Kat Hamilton
Advice to Students from a Nursing Grad
This week, as ~1k new students begin their health professions education at UNMC, we wanted to share some words of wisdom from our #unmcalumni. Understanding the “why” behind everything is critical and is excellent advice shared by Eva Brooks, RN, BSN ’16. Take a quick listen!
Aug 25, 2021
As new students take part in orientation and the start of their first health professions classes at UNMC, we thought we would share one alum’s story on why they chose UNMC. Hear from Aaron Moore about what was going on in his life to make him pursue a bachelor’s degree and then what sparked further […]
Aug 20, 2021
Ernest Sigler, DDS ’75 has had the opportunity throughout his career to be mentored and to mentor others. Today he shares a few experiences he had while serving in the military–how people found him to be supportive because he took the time to listen and how others in his life took the time to mentor […]
Jul 23, 2021
Preparation from UNMC & Giving Back
Carol Swarts, MD’59 feels very strongly that her medical school education at UNMC prepared her for her career and it’s ultimately why she feels it is so important to give back to support the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Jun 16, 2021
Today starts National Nurses Week and it’s also graduation week at UNMC! In honor of both of these events, we have advice for young alumni from Aaron Moore, MSN, RN ’09. His insight is helpful for not only nursing graduates, but all alumni. One piece of advice he offers: remember your “why” and that will […]
May 6, 2021
What is a Clinical Perfusionist?
Next week (May 2-8) is Perfusion Appreciation Week and so we wanted to highlight these important medical professionals by shining a spotlight on what they do. Scott Sanderson, MPS, CCP, LP (Clinical Perfusion ’12), shares in the video below, the vital role perfusionists play, not only in cardiac surgery, but in research and education. Scott […]
Apr 28, 2021
Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week!
Did you know that 70-80% of all medical decisions are based on the precise results of the medical laboratory scientist? This week is a special time where we get to recognize these dedicated healthcare professionals and say thank you for the vital work they do. We had an opportunity to catch up with Brad Hays […]
Apr 21, 2021
Alumni and students now have a dedicated online community to connect for networking, mentoring, interprofessional groups, and discussion boards. The community, UNMC Alumni Connections, is managed by the Alumni Relations Office and was created in partnership with industry leader, PeopleGrove. It was first made available to alumni earlier this month. Individuals who are interested in signing […]
Apr 14, 2021
Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day!
These #unmcalumni are the food and nutrition experts. They take the science of nutrition and turn it into practical solutions for healthy living. Thank you for the important role you play in the well-being of each patient you serve. This week, to celebrate, we have a video recipe provided by Rebecca Kraay, MMN, RDN, LMNT […]
Mar 10, 2021
Going Outside to Help With the Stressors Inside
As healthcare professionals, most often the work you do is inside, all of the time, without the ability to even look out a window. Today Scott Sanderson, MPS, CCP, LP ’12 shares how he likes to get outside to help him deal with the stressors inside. If you live in Nebraska right now, it is […]
Mar 4, 2021
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