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School of Nursing faculty share video congratulations to Class of 2020

May 14, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu Alumni, Nursing, Uncategorized

The School of Nursing faculty and staff wish the spring graduating class of 2020 congratulations and best wishes. Several faculty have provided special video messages for you. Take a look!      

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Nursing alumni, student athletes, on COVID-19 frontline

May 13, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu Alumni, Nursing

(Reposted from NIUhuskies.com) The fields of play are temporarily silent, but several NIU Huskies continue to compete, albeit against a very different opponent. Many NIU student-athletes, both past and present, are among the heroes working in the fight against COVID-19. Their experiences

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NIU Virtual STEM Café explores eating for health and sustainability in the 21st Century

May 11, 2020 a134221 News

We know that diets rich in plant-based foods, such as the Planetary Health diet and the Plant Forward diet, are good for us and the planet. But how can we make healthy eating choices, especially now that we’re staying home more and

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Health Sciences student one of MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athletes

May 11, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu Students

Six Northern Illinois University student-athletes were recognized as Distinguished Scholar-Athletes by the Mid-American Conference on Thursday (May 7) as the league office announced its winter sports honorees. Mia Lord (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) from the NIU women’s gymnastics team, Courtney Woods (Brisbane, Australia/St.

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Celine Taylor

Huskie Spotlight shines on public health student

May 6, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu Public Health, Students

Meet Celine Taylor, a public health major. Learn why she transferred to NIU from College of DuPage. Hometown: Elmhurst, IL Year: Expected graduation: May 2020 Major: Public Health Transfer from: College of DuPage What is your major, and why did you choose your field of study?

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Nutrition In yoU: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

May 6, 2020 jbraun Nutrition In yoU

I don’t think anyone could have predicted a year ago where we are today. With so much happening in the world today, I decided to make my final post as an Nutrition In yoU blog contributor a reflection of my experience as

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Nutrition In yoU: What it takes to be a Dietetic Intern

April 30, 2020 mfarris Nutrition In yoU

It is the end of the semester. It is also the end of my time as a contributor to the Nutrition In yoU blog. It has taken me a while to decide what topic would best serve this final entry of mine.

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Nursing graduates beat national average on NCLEX-RN

April 29, 2020 a134221 News

NIU’s School of Nursing put plans in motion to elevate the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN) pass rates. It worked: In 2019, NIU nursing school graduates have increased their pass rate one of the top in Illinois, 96.3%. NIU’s

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Alumna on the COVID front lines in Queens

April 29, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu Alumni, Nursing

NIU alumna Angela Spahr (’13, BS, Nursing) is in her first week of a COVID Crisis six-week ER assignment at New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital. She shared these workplace photos with us. We are so proud of you, Angela!

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Huskie Spotlight shines on MLS student Ariel Levitt

April 28, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu Health Studies

Meet Medical Laboratory Sciences student from Crystal Lake, Illinois, Ariel Levitt. She’s one of the students featured on NIU.edu’s homepage Huskie Spotlight.

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NIU faculty ramp up COVID-19 research

April 24, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu faculty

Several NIU faculty, including Josephine Ebomoyi, Paul Priester, M. Courtney Hughes, Kari Hickey, and Janet Olson have pivoted their research to take on COVID-19-related studies. Learn more.

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Nutrition In yoU: Food is Medicine

April 23, 2020 jbraun Nutrition In yoU

Food insecurity and chronic disease are two major problems in the United States. In 2018, approximately 11% of U.S. households were food insecure, meaning that their access to adequate food for active, healthy living is limited by lack of money and other

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