Alumni Association – Connections Project
“Why did you get into healthcare?” “Why are you giving patient care?” The answer I typically hear is, “I care. I want to serve people.” What impresses me about this is that in addition to our caring, people seldom come up with the question, is it the caring and the service that keeps our patients […]
Feb 22, 2019
No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls – A Delicious and Healthy Snack
Are you looking for a fun, quick and yummy recipe to make for your sweetie or your best pals this Valentine’s Day? Look no further, we have you covered! Rebecca Kraay, MMN, RDN, LMNT ’16, ‘17 a registered dietician at Nebraska Medicine shows you how to make this quick and easy recipe that is good […]
Feb 13, 2019
Mentoring and the Importance of Having One
Five reasons you need a mentor: 1. Mentors have experience and knowledge. Benjamin Franklin said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Having someone to learn from and advise you will provide a wealth of knowledge that might otherwise take years to learn on your own–bottom […]
Feb 6, 2019
Four Terrific Tips for Tackling Your Debt
Kelsey Newstadt BSRT(R)(T) ’12 shares tips she used to eliminate her debt. The start of a new year is a great time to set goals and integrate new habits.
Jan 30, 2019
Understanding & Evaluating Company Benefits
Are you looking for a job or did you just land a job? Josh Hite, PharmD ’06 shares his tips on things to consider and evaluate when searching for a job or negotiating the benefits that come with a job offer. “The easiest thing you can do is look at your entire benefits package and […]
Jan 23, 2019
Greg Schardt, PharmD ’09 shares how he grows through new experiences and gives tips on how he makes time for growth in his own life. “Routines are good, but you grow by trying something new–that triggers more in your brain and helps you realize things about yourself.”
Jan 16, 2019
Caryn Vincent, MPH, CPH ’14 works full-time at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and is also pursuing her DrPH through Johns Hopkins University. In this video, she discusses how she manages her time leading such a busy life and some tips that have helped her to be successful in her endeavors.
Jan 10, 2019
Creating the Patient Experience
Kate Kuester, DPT ’08 shares her tips on one of the best types of medicine you can give to patients–listening to them and providing them with a great patient experience. “It isn’t always what you do with the patient that they remember, but the things you said to them, the compassion you showed and how […]
Jan 3, 2019
Happy New Year from the UNMC Alumni Association! Please enjoy this short video message from UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. #unmcalumni
Jan 2, 2019
What is the Connections Project?
A place for UNMC Alumni to share real-world information and advice with students and fellow #unmcalumni. Information will be in short blog posts and videos. Content will live in the blog, but will be shared across the UNMC Alumni Association’s Facebook and Twitter. Goals of the Connections Project: Connect alumni and students with the UNMCAA […]
Dec 21, 2018
