Tag Archives: Nursing
UM-Flint expands Standardized Patient Program with help from family duo
At the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing, standardized patients are key to developing future nurses' communication skills. Through realistic health care simulations, these actors help students hone their abilities in patient interviews, physical exams and interpersonal interactions. In 2016, the SON's Center for Simulation & Clinical Innovation, led by Carman Turkelson, professor of nursing,[…]
UM-Flint student-led program nurtures newborns and families to combat infant mortality
The birth of a baby marks an incredibly special time for families, filled with joy, anticipation and a sense of awe. However, this time can also be difficult, especially for vulnerable families who lack access to quality education, community resources and much-needed supplies for the newborn. Additionally, the state of Michigan's infant mortality rate has[…]
A-MAIZE-ING GRADUATES (Fall 2024 Commencement photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint celebrated its summer and fall graduates during the Fall 2024 Commencement, Dec. 15, at the Riverfront Conference Center. Close to 900 students were eligible to participate. The day featured three ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students involving the university's five schools and colleges. It was also the first time Chancellor Laurence[…]
UM-Flint School of Nursing receives $3.94M grant to address rural nursing shortage
The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing has announced the launch of an initiative aimed at addressing the critical nursing shortage in Michigan's Thumb region. The UM-Flint Educates Rural Nurses program, also known as the UM-FERN project, is backed by a four-year, $3.94 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration and seeks to[…]
UM-Flint nursing professors secure $1.5M grant to expand assault survivor care program in rural Michigan
The impact and implications of the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program will continue to reverberate throughout the region, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program, also known as SANE, trains nurses to provide high-quality, compassionate care to survivors of[…]
Five reasons to pursue your RN to BSN with UM-Flint's School of Nursing
The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing offers a combination of academic rigor, practical skills and experiential learning, making it an excellent choice for registered nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Here are five reasons to pursue a BSN degree at UM-Flint: Comprehensive education enhances skills and knowledge UM-Flint's BSN program is designed[…]
UM-Flint nursing student champions community health
Patients often depend on nursing professionals to care for them on the worst days of their lives. At times like these, you want a nurse who is caring, competent, and an advocate for your needs, no matter your background. Perlita Irish, a senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing student from Grand Blanc, is prepared to[…]
Giving Blueday 2024: Reasons to support UM-Flint's Nursing Student Emergency and Opportunity Funds
Giving Blueday 2024: Nursing Student Emergency Fund and Opportunity Funds support students
UM-Flint launches after-school nursing program at Hamady High School
Hamady high school's entrance
UM-Flint's School of Nursing travels to Chicago for the national Magnet conference
McCormick Place Convention Center, where the ANCC Convention will be taking place