Jennifer Miceli Named 2008 Herz Gold Medalist
Jennifer Miceli of Reno, Nev., received the University of Nevada, Reno's Herz Gold Medal today, May 17, during Spring 2008 Commencement ceremonies on the historic University Quadrangle. Miceli has completed her undergraduate academic career with a degree in health ecology and a cumulative grade-point average of 4.0. (NevadaNews, 05/08)
Professor Inducted into Western Academy of Nursing
Ann Hubbert, associate professor in the Orvis School of Nursing, has been inducted into the prestigious Western Academy of Nursing of the Western Institute of Nursing. (NevadaNews, 05/08)
Forty-seven Nursing Students to have Bright Future
Most noteworthy of this graduating class’ successes is its results on the Registered Nurse Comprehensive Predictor (RN Predictor) exam and its predicted performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). (NevadaNews, 05/08)
College Senior Scholar, Jennifer Miceli, Health Ecology Major
The College of Health and Human Sciences will formally recognize its 2008 spring commencement Senior Scholar Jennifer Miceli May 15 at the University’s biannual scholar awards banquet in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom. (NevadaNews, 05/08)
Major Health Care Innovation for Nevadans-Electronic Living Will
The University’s Nevada Center for Ethics and Health Policy (NCEHP) and the Nevada Secretary of State’s office are leading the charge and have launched the Nevada Living Will “electronic lockbox” Web site...The site is the state’s first online repository for advance directives, allowing health care professionals access to decisions about their patients’ end-of-life treatment options. (NevadaNews, 03/08)
Nursing Professor Studies Health in Wake of Volcanic Activity
Nursing professor Bernadette Longo is conducting ongoing research examining the cardiorespiratory health effects related to downwind exposure to volcanogenic sulphur dioxide and sulfate particles near Kilauea in Hawaii. Kilauea is the youngest and southeastern most volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The eruption of Kilauea Volcano began in 1983 and continues today. (NevadaNews, 03/08)
Social Work Graduate Returns to Reno, Sharing Mental Health Insights
Christiana Bratiotis, University of Nevada, Reno master of social work graduate and Boston University doctoral student, is coming home to raise awareness and provide insight on the complex mental health problem of compulsive hoarding with a program titled, “This Full House: Understanding Compulsive Hoarding.” (NevadaNews, 02/08)
Integrated Health Center Focuses on Performance and Partners with Velocity Sports
Daryl Lawson, director of the University’s Integrated Health Center and assistant clinical professor at the School of Public Health, feels the affiliation with Velocity Sports Performance positions the School of Public Health and the University to serve the needs of the community by providing a specialized service that can not be found anywhere else in the greater Reno area. (NevadaNews, 02/08)
Orvis School of Nursing Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence
The University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing (OSN) celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at the Siena Hotel Spa & Casino. The guest speaker was Dr. Maurizio Trevisan, executive vice chancellor and chief executive officer of University of Nevada Health Sciences System. Arthur and Mae Orvis founded the Orvis School of Nursing in 1957.
Research Book of the Year-American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards in Nursing Research
Craig M. Klugman, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the School of Public Health co-authored the book, Meaning in Suffering: Caring Practices in the Health Professions? The American Journal of Nursing deemed this book research book of the year for nursing. Professor Klugman contributed by authoring a chapter in the book, "Narrative Phenomenology: Exploring Stories of Grief and Mourning" (chpt. 4).
Reporting Conflicts of Interest Critical for Science Journalists
University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health professor Daniel Cook wants to build public trust in the scientific enterprise. “New research reported to the public may leave out funding and financial interests,” Cook said. “Safeguarding the public and transparent reporting should be the priorities when journalists write about new scientific breakthroughs.” (NevadaNews, 12/07)
Social Psychology Celebrates 40 years
The interdisciplinary social psychology program is the only program of its kind on the West Coast and one of three nationally with Duke and Vanderbilt. Its faculty comes from a broad range of academic disciplines on campus, including the departments of psychology, sociology, managerial science, human development and family studies, criminal justice, women’s studies, the School of Journalism and the School of Public Health.
Orvis Professor is Advocate for State’s Abused Children
Denise Cornell, assistant professor in the University’s Orvis School of Nursing, recently became Nevada’s first certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for Pediatrics (SANE-P). Because of an increasing number of sexual assault examinations being requested for children under the age of 13, the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Council developed standards to address the specialized educational requirements needed for understanding signs of abuse and those symptoms that mimic abuse. (NevadaNews, 12/07)
Laurie Beck named Advisor of the Year!
Since joining the College in January 2005 Beck has made nearly 10,000 advisement contacts with students. She has had more than 1,704 appointments, 2,873 phone calls, 3,371 e-mail exchanges and has met with more than 123 students in a group setting. (NevadaNews, 12/07)
Stephan Wilson Receives Jan Trost Award for Lifetime Contributions
Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Stephan Wilson is being recognized for his lifetime contributions to cross-cultural and cross-national family study. He accepted this award on Saturday, November 10, 2007, at the 69th National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference in Pittburgh, Pennsylvania. NCFR Website (NevadaNews, 11/07)
Begley Elected to National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Doreen Begley, Director of the Orvis Nursing Clinic, was elected to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The NCSBN, composed of 59 member boards, including those from the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, provides leadership to advance regulatory excellence for public protection. (NevadaNews, 11/07)
Eric Albers Named 2007 Social Worker of the Year
The Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers awarded its most distinguished honor to Eric Albers at its annual meeting earlier this month. (NevadaNews, 10/07)
Pat Fling Reconized as Top CEO of Big Brother, Big Sisters in United States
Human Development and Family Studies professor, Pat Fling, was was recognized as the top chief executive officer for mid-sized agencies at the National Big Brothers Big Sisters conference. Fling is the CEO and chapter president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada. (Our Workplace, 10/07)
Channel 2 News: Nursing Faculty Shortage? (Video)
CASAT Addresses Gender-specific Treatment Strategies
The purpose of the WASTAR conference is to discuss gender-specific substance abuse treatment and recovery. CASAT provides training, technical assistance, evaluation, research, and other services to support prevention, treatment and recovery in the alcohol and other drugs field. The organization strives to improve substance abuse prevention and treatment services by helping states, organizations, agencies, and individuals apply evidence-based practices in the field. The conference took place on September 17-18, 2007, and 175 participants attended. (NevadaNews, 09/07)
Melissa Burnham Joins Bureau of Services for Child Care Board
Melissa Burnham, associate professor, Human Development and Family Studies, was recently appointed to be a member of the board for the Nevada Bureau of Child Care Services. This important state-wide board is the one that sets regulations for child care programs throughout the state. (Our Workplace, 09/07)
CASAT Awarded MWATTC Funding for Another Five Years - $2.75 Million
CASAT successfully recompeted its bid for a fourth round of funding as one of fifteen Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs) across the nation. The new grant award is from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for $550,000 per year for five years for a total award of 2.75 million dollars. The PI for the grant is Nancy Roget. The following CASAT professional staff members contributed to preparing the grant: Gretchen Casey, Sam Clinkinbeard, Annie Vicente, Joyce Hartje, Wendy Woods, Terra Hamblin, Jennifer Norland, Michelle Berry, and Angela Broadus.
The purpose of the Mountain West Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MWATTC) grant is to develop and strengthen the workforce that provides addictions treatment services to 23 million Americans age 12 and older who need treatment for alcohol or illicit drug problems (NSDUH, 2005). In partnership with Single State Authorities, treatment provider associations, addictions counselors, multidisciplinary professionals, faith and recovery community leaders, family members of those in recovery, and other stakeholders, the MWATTC will assess the training and development needs of the substance use disorders workforce, and develop and conduct training and technology transfer activities to meet identified needs. Particular emphasis is on raising awareness of and improving skills in using evidence-based and promising treatment/recovery practices in recovery-oriented systems of care.
Orvis School of Nursing Community Assessment
Orvis School of Nursing (OSN) students recently concluded the first step of a nursing needs assessment of Washoe County and Carson City. Coordinator of the project and assistant professor, Deborah Shindell recognized the need for more nursing services and hopes the assessment will result in establishments of clinics in areas of high need.
(NevadaNews, 8/07)
Online RN to BSN Courses for Full-time Professionals
The RN to BSN program emphasizes nursing research, nursing leadership and community health. With the emphasis on these three points and a bachelor’s degree in nursing, the students have the opportunity to pursue careers as school nurses, industrial nurses or community health nurses and focus more on illness prevention and health promotion.
(Nevada News, 8/07)
Loomis to Serve as School of Public Health Director
Dana Loomis has a vision for the University’s School of Public Health. After serving the University of North Carolina for 18 years, he decided to take the plunge and move to Nevada. Loomis has been with the School of Public Health since January.
(NevadaNews, 08/07)
Sarah Ragsdale, ASUN President, School of Public Health Senior 
A senior in the School of Public Health, Ragsdale studies health from a variety of perspectives. She has taken classes in ethics, communication and biology, applying what she has learned to her role as student-body president, a position she has held since April 2007. “I started as a senator for the College of Health and Human Sciences and got involved in University committees that I had an interest in,” Ragsdale said. “Students should look for community-based, service-learning opportunities. Participating in these groups helped me learn about my community and discover what I want to do.”
(NevadaNews, 8/07)