Author: Hohenstein, Laura J
In celebration of the UNMC College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion last week and Veteran’s Day next week, we are sharing a video from service member and dentistry alum, Christian Petersen, CPT, DDS’16, MS. While attending dental school, Dr. Petersen met many people who helped influence and guide his career choices. He shares more about who […]
Nov 3, 2022
Tips for Starting Your Own Business
In March of 2018, Mike Moravec, PT, DPT’04, OCS opened his own physical therapy clinic, Bluffs Physical Therapy, in Scottsbluff, Neb. He and his wife, Lisa Moravec, RDH’02, MSDH, share advice to UNMC students and alumni who would like to open their own business. Whether it is something you would like to do soon, or […]
Oct 25, 2022
Understanding & Handling Adverse Outcomes
Mistakes are a part of life. While no one wants to make a mistake, it’s inevitable that you will make one a time or two. Knowing how to respond when you mess up can make a big difference both personally and professionally. Scott Sanderson, MPS, CCP, LP’12 understands this and shares the advice he gives […]
Oct 19, 2022
Advice and Encouragement for UNMC Students
It’s mid-October. The morning are chilly; the afternoons are warm. Classes are in full-swing, and mid-semester stress may be taking its toll on many UNMC students. In 30 seconds, Chad Hovseth (RT)(MR)’06 offers advice and words of encouragement for students. Give it a listen!
Oct 12, 2022
When you think of leadership, what comes to mind? Is it a person, like Martin Luther King Jr. or Brené Brown? When Patricia Kearns, PT’99 thinks about leadership, she thinks of action. Patricia is the President and CEO of QLI – Brain & Spinal Injury Specialists. Take a quick listen to her philosophy on leadership […]
Oct 5, 2022
Advice to Young Professionals with Underrepresented Identities
Aurora Le, PhD, MPH’16 shares advice to students, recent grads and other young professionals who come from underrepresented backgrounds. She acknowledges the experience of imposter syndrome and importance of finding support from others.
Sep 28, 2022
Saving Time & Feeling Better Through Meal Prep
In the busy lives of students and working professionals, it can be hard to find time to make and eat healthy meals. Logan Franck, PharmD’17 and his wife have found a solution that works for them – advance meal prep. In just a few hours each week, Dr. Franck has all of his meals planned […]
Sep 21, 2022
Overcoming Barriers in Advocacy Work
Advocacy work is something many UNMC students, staff and alumni engage in at UNMC, in their communities, through national organizations, and more. This work can be extremely rewarding, but it is often also challenging. Carli Zegers, PhD’19, APRN, FNP-BC has engaged in this work for many years. While at UNMC, she founded the Nebraska Chapter […]
Sep 14, 2022
Creating a Budget & Setting Financial Goals
Jed R. Hansen, PhD’21, APRN, RNP-C, prior to getting his degrees in nursing, earned a degree in finance and worked in the financial sector. Having a budget and setting financial goals has always been a priority for him. As a student, it can be hard to find and stick to a budget. Dr. Hansen shares […]
Sep 7, 2022
The Benefits of Yoga & Meditation
We know some of you attended UNMC Goat Yoga last week and the photos were so fun! Yoga is one form of mindfulness that Brandy Sundberg BS’02, RT(R), RDMS shares about in the blog today. Brandy has been practicing yoga for nearly 20 years and is a yoga instructor. She shares the physical and mental […]
Aug 31, 2022
