Indiana University School of Nursing

Congratulations to IU School of Nursing in Fort Wayne graduate Sidneya Seals! 🎉 Sidneya earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in December after completing studies in the Accelerated BSN track. Q: Why did you choose to pursue nursing? A: I chose to pursue nursing as I was finishing my first degree. I was working in a group home with people with intellectual disabilities. I originally wanted to pursue medical imaging, but as I began caring for these individuals, I decided to change paths. My first degree was in Health Science, and I was able to use that to meet the nursing prerequisites. Q: Why did you choose the IU School of Nursing for your nursing education, and what is your favorite memory from your time at the IU School of Nursing? A: I chose IU due to the cost, accelerated option, and the NCLEX passing rate. My favorite memory at IU has been my clinical at Parkview for OB. I got to see 2 births! Q: What are your plans after completing your studies at the IU School of Nursing? A: After I graduate, I will be working on a MedSurg unit at Parkview Regional Medical Center. I have accepted a position post-graduation after being a student nurse apprentice on 6 North for 2.5 years. Q: Anything else you'd like to add? A: I've loved being and learning with my cohort and can't wait to see where my nursing career takes me!

Congratulations to IU School of Nursing in Indianapolis graduate Kayla Voth! 🎉 Kayla earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing after completing Traditional BSN track studies in December. Q: Why did you choose to pursue nursing? A: I chose nursing as my profession due to personal experiences within my own life related to health and the healthcare profession as a whole! I always knew I wanted to go into the medical field in some capacity and I instantly clicked with nursing due to my personal experiences with hospitals. Q: Why did you choose the IU School of Nursing for your nursing education, and what is your favorite memory from your time at the IU School of Nursing? A: I chose IUSON because of the close proximity to some of the top hospitals in Indiana, as well as the high passing rate for NCLEX, and the ranking that IUSON has won over the years for the program! One of my favorite memories I have here at IUSON has been through my clinical experiences and meeting my best friends during this time! Q: What are your plans after completing your studies at the IU School of Nursing? A: My plans post graduation are to move back home to Chicago! I have accepted a position at Northwestern Hospital on their stem cell transplant unit as an oncology nurse!

The IU School of Nursing in Fort Wayne celebrated our December 2024 BSN graduates during a Pinning Ceremony this evening! ❤️💉🩺 #IUnurses, we’re so proud of your accomplishments and know you will make positive impacts throughout your nursing careers!

Congratulations to our December 2024 Traditional BSN graduates at the IU School of Nursing in Indianapolis! ❤️💉🩺 #IUnurses, we’re so proud of your achievements and know you are capable of extraordinary things as you begin your nursing careers.

The IU School of Nursing in Indianapolis celebrated our December 2024 Accelerated BSN and RN-BSN graduates during a Pinning Ceremony earlier today! ❤️💉🩺 Congrats #IUnurses – we’re so proud of your accomplishments and know you will make a positive impact in health care.

As we embrace the new year, we are deeply grateful for your partnership in building a future where everyone has access to safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Food insecurity is a real concern in Whitley County, Indiana, where family nurse practitioner Heather Ward, MSN, FNP-BC, grew up and has practiced for most of her career. “Ninety-one percent of the counties in the U.S. with high food insecurity are rural communities,” Ward said. "It’s something that hits close to my heart when I see patients who can’t afford nutritious food.” Now, as an IU School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice student, she’s focusing on improving access to nutritious foods in rural areas. Learn more: https://ow.ly/11Ha50UsYOq

Congratulations to the IU School of Nursing's Dr. Rebecca Bartlett Ellis, who served as an invited keynote speaker at the NuPhaC Winter Conference 2024 at the University of Antwerp in Belgium on Saturday. Her lecture, "Mapping the Patient Experience: Navigating Medication Self-Management and Adherence Across Contexts," highlighted her research on improving medication adherence. During the conference, Dr. Ellis also participated in a roundtable discussion with keynote speakers and attendees, focusing on international differences in medication care.

Congratulations to the IU School of Nursing's Dr. Greg Carter and colleagues at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson's Harm Reduction Research Lab on their recent publication in Physician's Weekly! The article, "Methadone clinic staff perceptions of trauma-informed and patient-centered care: the role of individual staff characteristics," explores the relationship between opioid treatment program staff characteristics, work roles, and staff beliefs to identify opportunities for future staff-level treatment practice change interventions. Read more: https://ow.ly/finN50Ur228

Let the Center for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning at the IU School of Nursing help you orient your new Nursing Professional Development (NPD) hires by increasing their knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a novice NPD practitioner. This 10-week course with instructor Hilary Clements, MSN-Ed, RN, NPD-BC, begins January 6 and will provide introduction and application practices for the seven roles of NPD practice, including learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. Learn more, and register here: https://ow.ly/lcLg50UpucA