Illinois legislation that gives advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) greater authority to administer health services was signed into law last week. The action lifts burdensome licensing regulations for APRNs, allowing them to qualify for full practice authority under their license. “This policy
Read moreNIU earns honors for educating male nurses
Northern Illinois University recently received the “2017 Best Nursing School for Men in Nursing Award” from the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) as for its commitment to preparing men to be nursing leaders. Since graduating its first male nurse in
Read moreDietetic intern alumna makes headlines
NIU alumnae Meagan O’Connor was featured in an article in the Sept. 6 Chicago Tribune. ‘No more late-night Taco Bell:’ Cubs and White Sox nutritionists have own recipes for success By Phil Thomson Chicago Tribune How do you get a growing Cubs or White Sox player to
Read morePh.D student to present paper at national ASHA convention
Cindy Lund-Hrdi, a graduate student in the NIU Ph.D in Health Sciences program was recently awarded a student Research Travel Award (SRTA) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to attend the ASHA Convention in Los Angeles this November. She was selected to receive
Read morePublic Health professor researching lead levels in rural domesic wells
Assistant Professor of Public Health Sarah Geiger has begun a research project, “Lead in Homes with Domestic Wells in Three Illinois Counties.” Geiger explains this work will characterize lead levels in water used by families in primarily rural areas of Illinois that
Read more2017 faculty awards announced
Recently CHHS Dean Derryl Block announced the 2017 faculty awards. We congratulate the following recipients: Diversity Award for Excellence in Academic Equity The recipient of the 2017 Diversity Award for Academic Excellence is Patricia Tattersall, Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the
Read moreCHHS welcomes new faculty and staff
College of Health and Human Sciences has welcomed several new faculty members. College of Health and Human Sciences has welcomed several new staff members.
Read moreNursing student earns hospital scholarship
Rachel Reppin, an NIU nursing student, has earned a $1000 scholarship from the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary in Peru, Illinois. Read the story in the Bureau County Republican.
Read moreNutrition and Dietetics major featured in Huskie Spotlight
Diana Garcia was recently featured on NIU.edu’s Huskie Spotlight. Here’s what she had to say: Hometown: Cicero, IL Major: Nutrition and Dietetics What most excites you about your major? I would say the food aspect. I love food; I love cooking it, I love
Read moreAudiology professor gives hearing tips on WXRT in Chicago
Audiology Professor Diane Schecklong was asked by popular Chicago classic rock radio station 93 WXRT for her advice on how to protect your hearing while attending concerts such as Lollapalooza. She spoke about preventative methods to combat hearing loss such as distance
Read moreNIU SAA member heads to Capitol Hill
NIU Student Academy of Audiology Daniel Romero, recently traveled to Reston, Virginia, in his capacity as a member of the National Student Academy of Audiology Board of Directors. While there, he and the other student leaders met with Academy heads, planned initiatives
Read moreStudents volunteer at DeKalb Senior Fair
Recently, several NIU Student Academy of Audiology members, along with NIU Audiology clinical professors, attended the DeKalb Senior Health Fair, at the DeKalb High School. This event brought together 70 different area vendors to provide information on the resources available in the community.
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