Tag Archives: Nursing
UM-Flint earns national endorsement for nursing programs from Colleges of Distinction
The University of Michigan-Flint's nursing programs earned a national endorsement from the Colleges of Distinction, an online guide for college-bound students that honors colleges and universities throughout the U.S. for their excellence. In addition to being named a 2022-23 College of Distinction, UM-Flint received specialized recognition for its undergraduate nursing programs, which include a traditional Bachelor[…]
UM-Flint's School of Nursing provides lifesaving gift to local church
Parishioners at St. Pius X Catholic Church hold their parish close to their hearts. And now, courtesy of a defibrillator from the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing, they will be able to keep potentially lifesaving assistance just as near. The gift of the automatic external defibrillator was made possible by a grant from the[…]
K12 students explore careers during Future Nurses Camp
The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing welcomed future caregivers to campus June 27-28 for the 2022 Future Nurses Camp. The two-day interactive summer camp, that showcased UM-Flint's nursing faculty, staff and facilities, was attended by area high school students who are considering a career in nursing. The event returned to downtown Flint after a[…]
UM-Flint's Dr. Cynthia McCurren to lead American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Cynthia McCurren, Ph.D., RN, dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint, has been appointed chair of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Board of Directors. McCurren's two-year term began on March 28, 2022, after being named chair-elect in 2020. "This appointment, as well as the many ways our nursing[…]
12 Students Named Maize & Blue Scholars
The University of Michigan-Flint is proud to announce the summer and fall 2021 Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award recipients. The Maize & Blue Award is the highest academic recognition given to undergraduate students during commencement season. The award is presented to no more than 26 students per year who excel academically and exemplify intellectual[…]
New device promoting women's health invented at UM-Flint
Every year, millions of women undergo pap smears and other vaginal exams to screen for cervical cancer, HPV, and infections. To perform these exams, medical professionals use a two-century-old device: the speculum. Since its creation, the speculum hasn't changed much in terms of design, despite many women finding these exams uncomfortable and even refusing to[…]
Million-dollar grant awarded to School of Nursing will improve care for sexual assault survivors
Many communities across Michigan lack trained and qualified sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) who are equipped with the skills and competencies necessary to perform forensic exams, especially in rural areas. Thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, two UM-Flint nursing professors are looking to change that. When Associate Professors[…]
The Mamaphotovoice Project: Pictures Tell The Story
A collaborative faculty research project tells a vivid story of pregnancy and parenthood in the aftermath of the Flint Water crisis. Pregnancy and Parenting After the Flint Water Contamination Event is a pictorial documentation of the experiences of expectant mothers and parents who lived with the impact of the water issues city residents faced. The[…]
National leader selected as next nursing dean at UM-Flint
Cynthia McCurren, a nationally recognized leader in the discipline of nursing, has been selected as just the second dean of the School of Nursing at UM-Flint.
UM-Flint nurse practitioner program partners with counseling services to support students
The University of Michigan Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is partnering with the University's Counseling and Psychological Services to offer supportive counseling to residents in the program.