Winter 2019 Newsletter

The Nursing News

IU School of Nursing - Bloomington
An NLN Designated Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

Winter 2019 Edition

From the Associate Dean

Welcome to the winter edition of The Nursing News!

The IU School of Nursing continues to lead in the transformation of health care. This winter issue of The Nursing News highlights several ways our outstanding community of scholars, educators, staff, and students are shaping the future of nursing.

Mary Lynn Davis-Ajami - Associate Dean and Associate Professor

In this edition, we'll discuss our plans for the move into IU's new - and very impressive - Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) and update you on the many accomplishments of our students and faculty.

This issue also profiles one of our outstanding IUSON alumni and introduces you to a beloved faculty member. Clinical Assistant Professor Erin Wyatt reminds us why it is important for nurses to remain politically engaged, and we'll provide updates on the 2019 versions of what have become IUSON Bloomington's signature events - our May Recognition Ceremony, August Boot Camp, and October Homecoming Tailgate.

These are exciting times on the Bloomington Campus, as we've reached the midpoint of IU's Bicentennial Year. We are grateful for everyone's interest and contributions to our school. Your ongoing support helps our school to flourish. Future editions of The Nursing News will tell you more about our Bicentennial events. You can also stay current on events at our school by following us on one of our social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Thanks to all of you for being part of our IUSON Bloomington extended family!

Sincerely,
Associate Dean Digital Signature

Mary Lynn Davis-Ajami, PhD, MBA, MS, FNP-C, RN
Associate Dean and Associate Professor
Indiana University Bloomington School of Nursing

TOP HEADLINES

Building for the Future

An update on how IU's new Regional Academic Health Center - with its new SIM Center and NLRC - will transform the way our students learn about nursing!

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Faculty Profile: Dr. Sharon Gates, EdD, RN, CNS

A beloved faculty member looks back on her time as a student and offers words of advice to today's nurses.

12/20/2019

Make Your Voice Heard

Clinical Assistant Professor Erin Wyatt reminds us why it has never been more important for nurses to be politically active when advocating for improved patient care.

12/20/2019

I Am an IU Nurse: Mackenzie Reetz

An outstanding IUSON student, now an outstanding professional nurse, "finds her groove" in critical care.

12/20/2019

Muscatatuck!

An intense, high-fidelity simulation provides our students with essential training in the event of a disaster.

12/20/2019

Clearing the Air: What You Should Know About Vaping

IUSON Senior Madison Henninger takes a look at the risks posed by this latest craze.

12/20/2019

Homecoming Weekend

Our second annual Homecoming parade and tailgate party were even better than the first, as we took home a first-place trophy!

12/20/2019

May Recognition Ceremony

A look back at the year's most heartfelt day in pictures.

12/20/2019

Student Corner

Our special visitors from China, Crimson & Canines, our first-ever White Coat ceremony, H.A.R.N.E.S.S., Science Fest, and much more highlight this year-end roundup of our students' activities on campus and in the community.

12/20/2019

Faculty News

A new Academy Fellow, a first-time NIH grant, award-winning community engagement, and a one in a million IUSON staff member highlight this review of our many faculty presentations, publications, grants, and awards.

12/20/2019

Making A Difference

Learn how you can help make it possible for IUSON Bloomington to continue offering personalized learning experiences to today's - and tomorrow's - student nurses

12/20/2019

We Want to Hear from You!

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