Alyssa Navarro has found her home at NIU and wants to help others do the same. The School of Nursing student helped co-found the Hispanic Student Nurses Alianza (HSNA), and currently serves as the organization’s president. Alyssa Navarro “I’ve always gravitated toward
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Students from the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) took a break from classes and other tasks to refresh and recharge at the CHHS Mental Health Awareness Social held Oct. 17 in Wirtz Hall Atrium. More than 50 Huskies gathered for
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NIU’s School of Nursing has once again been recognized for being a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN). It is the third time since 2017 that the nursing program has earned this distinction. “The award
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NIU School of Nursing is grateful for our partnership with 3M DeKalb! They provided a Littman stethoscope scholarship opportunity for five NIU nursing students. Congrats to Alomar Sloan, Olivia Jensen, Monica Radev, Dalila Esquivias and Donna Pape who were awarded the stethoscopes.
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Dean Kelly Fiala announced the winners of the 2024 Dean’s Awards for Excellence during the all-college meeting held Aug. 19 in Wirtz Hall auditorium. Bryan Dallas, DeAnna Harris-McKoy, Yujun Liu, Jessica Madrigal and Flora Surjadi were each recognized for their significant contributions
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Jessica Prothe is determined to use her personal experience to drive meaningful change. Jessica Prothe A nurse with over a decade of experience, Prothe was working in medical-surgical units, pediatric wards and on the front lines providing direct patient care. But after
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Northern Nurses got a head start in their job search. On Feb. 28, nursing students had the opportunity to meet employers from various hospitals and healthcare organizations without leaving campus when the School of Nursing hosted a career fair in their new
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The holidays were a little brighter for area residents over the holidays thanks to NIU School of Nursing. More than 30 Huskies joined together for the Blanket, Cards, and Cookies event held at the Wellness and Literacy Center and sponsored by the
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There’s a new organization at NIU that’s an important addition to the university and the School of Nursing. In 2023, a group of nursing students – with the help of clinical nursing instructor Rhoda Jefferson – started the inaugural chapter of the
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We are excited to be able to continue to partner with 3M to provide an opportunity for students to give back to the community, as well as receive a scholarship for a Littman stethoscope that will carry them through their schooling here
Read moreStill looking for a class for Spring 2024? Interested in learning how to set yourself up for success while at NIU and after graduation? NIU partners with Braven to offer the 3-credit UNIV 301: Leadership and Career Accelerator. RSVP for an online information
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The NIU School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Immersion Day in September, bringing together more than 25 current DNP students. Dr. Katherine Coulter “The event allowed DNP students to collaborate with professionals from the DNP faculty as well
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