School of Nursing – News

USM to open $2.5M nursing simulation center

lindsay.tice — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:00:53 +0000

The opening celebration and ribbon cutting will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25 in the Science Building on the University’s Portland Campus. Members of the media will have the opportunity to tour the space, see the simulation lab in action, and interview students and faculty on site.

Speakers with ties to Iran spur discussion about protest movement

Michael Kmack — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:58:25 +0000

A Nursing student was so bothered by the treatment of protesters in Iran that he organized a panel discussion to make the campus community more aware of the situation.

Nursing graduates draw strength from family bonds

Michael Kmack — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:09:16 +0000

Of the 58 degrees handed out by the School of Nursing at its December 2022 convocation ceremony, 39 were bachelor’s degrees and 19 were master’s degrees.

Nursing student upholds John Lewis’ legacy of community action

Michael Kmack — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:43:54 +0000

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows presented Marwo Sougue with the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award in recognition of her many efforts to strengthen her community.

Nursing Convocation celebrates heroes in the fight against COVID-19

Michael Kmack — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:22:00 +0000

The first Nursing Convocation since 2019 gave graduates a chance to celebrate a win against COVID-19 in the classroom before carrying on the fight in their careers.

Purple ribbons signal support for those facing domestic violence

Michael Kmack — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:56:00 +0000

In observance of Domestic Violence Action/Awareness Month, the Campus Safety Project passed out purple ribbons to let students show their support for victims and survivors.

Nursing Research Symposium reminds caregivers to also care for each other

Michael Kmack — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:15:00 +0000

Educators and students from across the University of Maine System gathered on Friday, October 1, at the Abromson Center in Portland to better understand the challenges facing their profession.