Experts from NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences and the DeKalb County Health Department will join Chief of Staff to the President, Matt Streb, to answer questions and address concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 3:30
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College of Health and Human Sciences students and faculty on the front lines of COVID vaccinations
Blessing Christian has been using her clinical skills and making a difference in the fight against COVID-19. The NIU nursing student is part of a team of Huskie nursing students and faculty who have been administering vaccinations to community members at the DeKalb
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CHHS student leads Huskies to a record breaking championship title
The Northern Illinois University women’s golf team shot the lowest round in school history on Feb. 9 as the Huskies claimed the championship at the season-opening Mid-American Challenge tournament in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. The Huskies’ final round score of eight-under par 280
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School of Nursing celebrates inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice grads
NIU’s School of Nursing celebrated the first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates in program history during the December 2020 virtual commencement. Regine Larosiliere, of Frankfort, and Lilia Avila, of Roscoe, are the inaugural graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
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School of Nursing students elected to serve on state organization
Two NIU School of Nursing students were elected by their peers to serve on the Student Nurses Association of Illinois (SNAI), the student led constituent of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). The election took place during the organization’s 71st annual convention
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NIU grad named Nurse of the Year at Advocate Sherman Hospital
Dave Rich, a 2019 graduate of NIU’s School of Nursing, was recently named Advocate Sherman Hospital’s 2020 Nurse of the Year in the direct caregiver category. “David is an amazing nurse and student,” said NIU Presidential Teaching Professor, Jeanette Rossetti. “When I
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Nursing students press on during pandemic
Nandini Patel came to NIU School of Nursing to gain real-world experience that would prepare her for a successful career in nursing. Being a student during a pandemic doesn’t change that. “As nurses we will soon be in the trenches so to
Read moreNursing student named APNA Student Scholar
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) recently announced its 2020 student scholars and NIU is represented with two students. Glenn Agape Montero is among the 30 students selected from a nationwide application process. The designation as an APNA Student Scholar comes with
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Nursing student named WGCA All-American Scholar
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Northern Illinois University women’s golf student-athletes Lauren Ingle (Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester Hills-Stoney Creek), Jasmine Ly (Windsor, Ontario, Canada/Holy Names), and Isabella Samudio (Bogota, Colombia/Colegio Helvetia De Bogota) have been named All-American Scholars by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association.
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Huskie Spotlight shines on nursing student Guzette Espinal
Hometown: Aurora, IL Year: Expected graduation: May 2023 Major: Nursing What is your major, and why did you choose your field of study? My intended major is nursing. I chose this field of study because I grew up taking care of my sisters since I am
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Nursing alumni, student athletes, on COVID-19 frontline
(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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Alumna on the COVID front lines in Queens
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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