Cameron Kielb, ’15, works on the Cardiac Catheterization Lab/Interventional Radiology unit at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois. “Without a solid foundation, it’s hard to build anything,” said Cameron Kielb, who earned his nursing degree in 2015 from NIU. He credits his
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Dean Lynda Ransdell of NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) announced the winners of the 2021 Awards for Excellence in teaching, diversity and service during the all-college meeting held Aug. 16 in Wirtz Hall auditorium. Sherrill Morris, Jane Rose Njue, and Cristan
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Students from left to right: Razel Manlubatan, Katie Cochran, Parker Porter-Mareth. Marla Schlifke, Fonda Zhang, and Stacy Owaja. Fonda Zhang got a jump start on her nursing career during a summer internship at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. “I was able to have
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Each year, NIU College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) recognizes one undergraduate student from each academic program with the Dean’s Student Award. Students selected for the award have demonstrated significant achievement and leadership in the areas of scholarship, campus and/or community
Read moreExperts 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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