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Tag: school of nursing

NIU grad named Nurse of the Year at Advocate Sherman Hospital

November 4, 2020 a134221 News, School of Nursing

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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Two CHHS students earn Forward, Together Forward scholarships

February 17, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Students

The 2020 Forward, Together Forward Scholarship winners continue a 12-year history of celebrating and supporting students who not only succeed in the classroom, but also serve as leaders on campus and beyond. This year’s winners include College of Health and Human Sciences

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Meet nursing major Maricela Cruz

February 4, 2020 lbotterman1@niu.edu Nursing, Students

The Huskie Spotlight recently shone on NIU nursing major Maricela Cruz of West Chicago. Here’s what she had to say about her degree, and why she chose NIU: Hometown: West Chicago, IL Year: Expected graduation: May 2022 Major: Nursing Are you attending NIU on any

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NIU celebrates School of Nursing 60th anniversary

November 7, 2019 lbotterman1@niu.edu Alumni, Nursing

What began in 1959 with 19 students and two faculty members taking courses in a former private residence, has become thriving program boasting over 9,000 alumni across the globe. That the NIU School of Nursing has come a long way was evident

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Julie Richards

Nursing alumna earns honor at Stanford Hospital

October 21, 2019 lbotterman1@niu.edu Alumni, Nursing

Julie Richards, NP, ’85, B.S. in Nursing, has been named the 2019 Stanford Hospital and Clinics Advanced Practice Provider of the Year. Richards, is a nurse practitioner for Student Health and Travel Medicine at the Vaden Health Center Stanford University, Sanford, California.

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Northern Nurse is Cook County Farm Bureau president

April 8, 2019 lbotterman1@niu.edu Alumni, Nursing

Janet McCabe, ’82, B.S. Nursing, was recently featured in FarmWeekNow.com for her focus on health care as the president of the Cook County Farm Bureau. McCabe works part time as a nurse, a farmer, as well as her bureau duties. Read all

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School of Nursing Class of ’68 reunites

November 2, 2018 lbotterman1@niu.edu Alumni, Nursing

Several graduates of the NIU School of Nursing Class of 1968 gathered for their 50th class reunion recently. Favorite faculty member  Marian Frerichs also made a guest appearance. Derryl Block, Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, welcomed them and

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Nursing students experience Ireland

September 19, 2018 lbotterman1@niu.edu Nursing, Students

This past July, a group of nursing students seized the opportunity to experience and study the health care system in Ireland. “Exploring Ireland’s Healthcare System,” is offered each summer and is led by two School of Nursing faculty Jeanette Rossetti and Kathy

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Student groups tend community garden

May 9, 2018 lbotterman1@niu.edu Nursing, Students

Two NIU School of Nursing student groups pitched in to help at NIU Cares Day recently. The Northern Prairie Alliance (a chapter of the American Association of Men in Nursing) and the Student Nurses Organization (SNO) both rallied their members to join the

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Nursing students volunteer to screen high schoolers for cardiac issues

May 9, 2018 lbotterman1@niu.edu College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing, Students

Recently, NIU nursing students volunteered to provide early screening for potential cardiac conditions in high school students. The NIU School of Nursing’s Northern Prairie Alliance, a chapter of the American Association of Men in Nursing (AAMN) organized the screenings. The Young Hearts

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Nursing student elected to state position

February 12, 2018 lbotterman1@niu.edu Nursing, Students

The Student Nurses Association of Illinois (SNAI) is a state-wide organization of student nurses and is dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students. It was founded in 1950 and is associated with the National Student Nurses Association. The SNAI Board

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Nursing Honors Poster Day winners for fall 2017 announced

November 17, 2017 lbotterman1@niu.edu Nursing, Students

The School of Nursing hosted its bi-annual Honors Poster day competition Nov. 16. Nursing honors students make professional poster presentations on research topics along with the help of a faculty mentor. School of Nursing staff and faculty review the entries and winners

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