Hospital workers have been working long, stressful hours to provide care to COVID-19 patients. The last two years haven’t been easy for SSM Health nurses working at local hospitals. UW-Stevens Point RN to BSN student Treazure Kotlowski is a registered nurse working at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She says she’ll never forget the […]
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Real-world experience is essential to be prepared to enter a profession. That’s especially true for nurses. Several UW-Stevens Point students are getting both experience – and a financial incentive – for assisting with COVID-19 care, including vaccines. “I want to help where I can,” said Hadley Koula, a nursing student who assisted with the UW-Stevens […]
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“I’ve seen more deaths in the last 10 months than any 21-year-old should.” This statement was made by Veronica Pieters, one of the many University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point health science students who are using their education to make a difference on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are working in hospitals, laboratories and […]
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Students studying health-related fields at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will now benefit from enhanced, enriched and expanded curriculum and out-of-the-classroom opportunities with the launch of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness, effective July 1, 2020. The School of Health Sciences and Wellness brings together 10 undergraduate majors and 12 graduate programs under one […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions presented more than $26,000 in scholarships at its 2020 Awards Reception Wednesday, May 6 via a virtual ceremony. [Photo Gallery] Scholarships Judith Ann Herrold Athletic Training Professional ScholarshipDakota Wesenberg (M.S.-Athletic Training) Steven Blocher Memorial Athletic Training ScholarshipShannon Motzko (Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training) David and Julie Chitharanjan CLS […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions handed out dean’s awards and scholarships at its 2019 Awards Reception Friday, May 3 in the CPS Café. [Photo Gallery] Dean’s Awards Athletic Training Outstanding Senior: Alexandra Schanck Outstanding MSAT First Year: Abigail Goenner Clinical Laboratory Science – Medical Technology Outstanding First Year: Kristin Petkovsek Outstanding Sophomore: […]
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A regional commitment to nursing education and workforce development was signed Wednesday, Nov. 28 as leaders, faculty and students from four Central Wisconsin Higher Education Alliance institutions celebrated ongoing partnerships that provide all nursing students with an effective and efficient career path. [View Photo Album] UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson, Northcentral Technical College President Lori […]
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An online nursing bachelor’s degree completion program offered through a collaboration among six University of Wisconsin System universities including UW-Stevens Point has been honored by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association. BSN@Home was recently recognized with the 2016 Celebration of Excellence Award for a Mature Program, which honors sustained innovation. Launched in 1996, the […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions handed out dean’s awards and scholarships at its 2016 Awards Reception Friday, April 15 in the CPS Café. [Photo Gallery] Dean’s Awards Athletic Training Outstanding First Year: Alexandra Schanck Outstanding Sophomore: Melissa Wood Outstanding Junior: Nicole Slovensky Outstanding Senior: Jamie Destache Clinical Laboratory Science – Medical Technology […]
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Registered nurses will soon be able to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Last week, the UW System Board of Regents approved the degree, which will enable licensed, registered nurses to pursue their education through in-person, online and hybrid courses. Coursework will prepare registered nurses for leadership roles, […]
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