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Building Stronger Connections

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About 70 NIU faculty and staff gathered at the Holmes Student Center on Feb. 28 for a professional development workshop sponsored by the College of Health and Human Sciences and the Northeast Illinois Area Health Education Center (NE-IL AHEC). The event featured

Nursing students excel in licensure exam

February 14, 2025 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Healthy Huskie, Nursing, School of Nursing

Graduates from NIU School of Nursing achieved a 92 percent first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the standardized test that nurses must pass to become licensed in the United States and other countries. This pass rate exceeds the state

2025 Nurse Educator Award

January 24, 2025 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing, School of Nursing

Two NIU School of Nursing faculty members were named as 2025 Nurse Educator Fellows by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). Elizabeth Moxley and Suzanne Mullis join other nurse educators in the 2025 class who were selected based on their accomplishments,

Nursing Professor earns designation

January 24, 2025 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

Stephanie Uhr, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, was recently recognized with an Honors Faculty of Distinction designation. She will be recognized along with fellow awardees in this inaugural class during the Honors Day ceremony on April 13. Honors Faculty of

Building community

January 15, 2025 a134221 News, Nursing, School of Nursing

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

Supporting men in nursing

November 13, 2024 a134221 News, Nursing, School of Nursing

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

NIU partners with 3M

November 5, 2024 jdonahue Nursing, School of Nursing

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.

College of Health and Human Sciences names winners of 2024 Awards for Excellence

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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

School of Nursing graduate student is driving change

April 9, 2024 a134221 News, Nursing, School of Nursing

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

Nursing hosts career fair on campus

March 11, 2024 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing, School of Nursing

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

Nursing students spread cheer in the community

February 20, 2024 jdonahue CHHS, Nursing, School of Nursing

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

NIU School of Nursing students launch first Black Student Nurse Organization

February 20, 2024 jdonahue CHHS, Nursing, School of Nursing

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