Accomplishments: School of Nursing
Dieu-My Tran (Nursing) received the Nursing Excellence Award from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing Alumni Council. The accolade honors an alumni member who has made outstanding achievements in nursing within five years of graduation and demonstrates early accomplishments in one or more of the following areas: nursing…
Reimund Serafica (Nursing) was named president-elect of the Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association of Nevada for the 2018-2019 term. The association’s newly-formed Nevada chapter strives to positively affect the health and well-being of Asian American Pacific Islanders and their communities throughout the Silver State. Serafica…
Andrew Thomas Reyes (Nursing) co-authored a chapter in the book Top 10 Contributions on Nursing & Health Care titled “Ethical, Legal, and Sociocultural Issues (ELSI) in Nursing Viewed through a Complex Synergistic System Lens." The book is in press and published as an eBook earlier this year.
Henna Lee, Jennifer Pfannes, and Marcia Clevesy (Nursing) received top awards during University Medical Center’s Research Empowerment Day during early May. Lee and Pfannes earned first-place awards and Clevesy earned second place in their respective categories. More than 300 people attended the event, and judges evaluated more than 50 posters…
Rachell Ekroos (Nursing) presented two topics during the Emergency Nurses Association Regional Symposium in April. Her first presentation, “Manual Strangulation: What do Emergency Nurses Need to Know,” included information about common misconceptions, signs and symptoms, proper documentation, and biopsychosocial considerations.
Her second…
School of Nursing answered an invitation from the National League for Nursing to test new simulation education scenarios focused on pediatrics patients. Assistant professor Jessica Doolen, lecturer Lisa Nicholas, graduate assistant Jennifer Pfannes, and three nursing students piloted, provided suggestions for enhancing content, and evaluated the…
Michael Johnson (Nursing) presented "Cancer Risk Factors in a Sample of Sexual Minorities: Dietary Intake, Obesity, Alcohol, and Tobacco" at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's 39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions in New Orleans.
Jay Tan (Nursing) received recognition from the mayor of Cebu City, Philippines, as an Outstanding Cebuano during the city’s Charter Day Testimonial Dinner. The city of Cebu recognizes individuals and institutions who display exemplary behavior, extraordinary heroism, bravery, and selflessness in defense of moral principles. Tan earned the honor…
Rachell A. Ekroos (Nursing) was selected for the Executive Steering Committee of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) evidence management project. In collaboration with subject matter experts and key informants, the committee will expand on NIST/NIJ’s work related to best practices…
Innovation (Research & Economic Development), the university's research magazine, recently received a Bronze Award of Excellence from District VII of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). CASE Awards of Excellence showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, public/government relations, advancement…
Reimund Serafica (Nursing) and Brendan Tran Morris (Electrical and Computer Engineering) co-authored “Concept Analysis of Dietary Biculturalism in Filipino Immigrants within the Context of Cardiovascular Risk,” which appeared in the “Nursing Forum” of the Wiley Online Library during October 2017. The findings indicate a need to develop culturally…
Andrew Thomas Reyes, Hyunhwa “Henna” Lee (Nursing), Christopher Kearney (Psychology) along with former undergraduate students Katrina Isla (Nursing) and Jonica Estrada (Life Sciences) co-authored “Interventions for Posttraumatic Stress with Resilience as Outcome: An Integrative Review,” which appeared in the January issue of Issues in Mental…