Category: Advice to Students
A collection of blog posts featuring alumni sharing their advice for UNMC students.
Axel Vazquez Deida, PharmD, MPH ’22, BCIDP, AAHIVP, has been passionate about mentorship throughout his career. He shares tips for students and professionals on how to find a mentor through networking in different fields.
Oct 25, 2023
Nurse’s Week: Transitioning From RN to DNP
Austin Clark, BSN ‘18, DNP ‘22, shares his experience transitioning from a registered nurse to a nurse practitioner. Transitioning From RN to DNP Transitioning from a registered nurse to a nurse practitioner is no easy feat. There are the educational requirements, increases in scope of practice, legal and regulatory requirements, and interpersonal and leadership responsibilities […]
May 10, 2023
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
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
Advice for Students Considering a PhD Program
Sachi Verma, MPH’17, is currently working on her PhD at UNMC. In this two-minute video, she shares advice for those who are considering earning a PhD. One of the most important tips – start preparing now! Be sure to watch and take note of her suggestions if this is something you can see in your […]
Aug 24, 2022
UNMC is known for it’s leading research and innovation in the health sciences, and many of our incoming students will have the opportunity to engage in this research. Mike Kozal, MD’88, Internal Medicine’91 shares a few pieces of advice for any student who is completing research at UNMC and beyond.
Aug 10, 2022
Professional Development Opportunities for UNMC Students
It’s hard to believe August is here and a new group of students will be starting their education at UNMC. This month, the Connections Project Blog will be featuring advice and opportunities for students who will be arriving on campus soon. To start, UNMC College of Dentistry alum Grant Essink, DDS’17, MS shares a few […]
Aug 3, 2022
Advocating for yourself isn’t always the easiest thing to do. However, it is an important action students and professionals alike need to do to gain opportunities, experiences and more. It might be hard, but it’s worth it. Jillian Negri, DNP’17, APRN-NP, ACNP-BC reminds us of the importance of advocating for yourself.
Jul 27, 2022
Advice to New Cytotechnology Graduates
We can’t believe commencement was one week ago! We welcomed nearly 1,000 new healthcare professionals into the UNMC alumni family! One important group we want to celebrate are our cytotechnologists. Cytotechnologists are lab professionals who evaluate patients’ cell samples and are trained to notice subtle changes to accurately detect precancerous, malignant, and infectious conditions. Definition from […]
May 13, 2022
