Good Samaritans, including MSUM nursing student, recognized for saving an area woman from choking

Sharon Anderson was eating lunch at the Golden Corral in Fargo earlier this month, when a piece of steak got lodged in her throat. Her cousin Bernell Sannes and two complete strangers, Kathy Oines and (MSUM Nursing student) Susan Ross, took quick action that saved her life. Tonight, those three were given the citizen’s life saving award, in front of family and friends. Click headline for full story.

Nursing students return from Nicaragua

Professor Jane Bergland and seven nursing students recently returned from the ninth annual Nicaragua trip where they provided health care in rural northern Nicaragua. The team included MSUM nursing students, four pediatric residents from Hennipen County Medical Center, four emergency room residents from the University of Chicago, a dentist, faculty, and other ancillary staff. Click the headline for more information and trip pictures.

Nursing Department site visit extended

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has awarded the Nursing Department an extension of their on-site campus visit to 2016. This decision was based on the progress report nursing faculty submitted to CCNE this past summer. Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public’s health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. Click headline for more information.

MSUM talk features global health issues and disparities

Gina Aalgaard Kelly, an assistant professor in MSUM’s School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, will give a talk on “Global Health Issues and Disparities” Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the university’s Science Lab building room 104. Topics will include global partnerships that promote health for all citizens, a description of socio-cultural, political and economic determinants of health, disparities and health status, and human development and health systems in developing and industrial countries. Click headline for more information.

MnSCU News Watch

A sample of recent news stories: Campus crunch at MSCTC, Higher ed notebook: Local colleges prepare for H1N1, A college flu challenge: Isolation in a dorm room and more:
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