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Every day our students, faculty, and alumni are finding new ways to impact our communities through innovative research, scholarship, and service. Explore the latest stories, news, and announcements from the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
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Finnegan recognized in Crain's
Dean Lorna Finnegan was recognized as one of Chicago's 2024 Notable Leaders in Health Care by Crain's Chicago Business.
President's Medallion Winner: Marty McNaughton
Marty McNaughton started a group to teach students health literacy.
Transforming nursing education
Loyola Nursing's second annual Inclusive Excellence conference addressed challenges diverse nursing students and faculty face.
Loyola Nursing senior receives state honor
Marty McNaughton was named the American Nurses Association-Illinois’ 2024 Student Nurse of the Year.
Dean elected to national board
This appointment reflects Dean Lorna Finnegan's commitment to creating more accessible pathways to nursing.
Loyola Nursing receives second HEED Award
The award is the latest national honor for the school’s Inclusive Excellence program.
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Loyola Nursing earns #26 ranking
The U.S. News & World Report ranking is the highest ever for Loyola’s BSN program.
'A model for transgender-affirming health care'
A National Institutes of Health grant is funding research behind the school’s “Trans*forming Care” program to educate nursing students on best practices for providing transgender and gender nonconforming care.
MNSON receives national award for inclusive excellence
The school's DEI initiatives have been called a "model" for other schools.
Ridosh to join AAN
Monique Ridosh is one of two Loyola faculty who will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing.
Solving the puzzle of preterm birth
Alexandra Nowak's NIH-funded research addresses high rates of preterm birth among Black women.
DNP student named Tillman Scholar
Currie Tighe has been named a 2024 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation.
Preceptors honored
Loyola Nursing preceptors connected with others performing the same vital work at a recent workshop and were honored at a reception following the event.
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
The Class of 2024 included 225 students who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Leaving a legacy
Loyola Nursing celebrated the first 12 graduates in its CARE (Collaboration, Access, Resources, and Equity) Pathway to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Commencement Week dinner attended by top Loyola University Chicago leaders.
Meet our 2024 commencement speaker
Bridgette Rice, a nurse scientist who studies vulnerable populations, will be the keynote speaker at Loyola Nursing's 2024 commencement ceremony.
Palmer highlights evidence-based practice
The keynote speaker at the annual Palmer Research Symposium highlighted the importance of generating research to support evidence-based practice.
Faculty honored for research
Loyola Nursing faculty were honored for research at the 2024 Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference.
Palmer keynote announced
Bernadette Melnyk, a youth mental health expert, will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Ruth K. Palmer Symposium.
Loyola Nursing launches new strategic plan
The five-year strategic plan prioritizes academic excellence, research, and diversity.
Searching for the ‘unsung heroes’
Several retired faculty and a University archivist are seeking to honor Loyola Nursing military veterans by collecting their stories.
Saban, Conway-Phillips honored
The Power of Nursing Leadership has honored two School of Nursing faculty: Karen Saban for her mentorship of nurse scientists and Regina Conway-Phillips for advancing health equity.
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President's Medallion Winner: Grace Nelson
Senior Grace Nelson said, "Loyola has helped me know how to talk to patients and let them know I'm going to be their advocate."
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Nursing receives diversity award
Loyola Nursing has received a prestigious national honor that ranks its inclusive excellence efforts among the best nationwide.
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Challenging the status quo
The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing held its inaugural Inclusive Excellence Day on Sept. 26, 2023, highlighting Loyola Nursing's expanding emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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A nursing pioneer's legacy
Nursing pioneer Barbara Brodie, a 1957 graduate of the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, left a gift to the school that reflects her commitment to nurse education.
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‘A healthcare hero’
The descendants of Helen Sundall Goyer, a 1923 nursing school grad who treated tuberculosis patients before contracting the disease herself, have established a scholarship fund for first-generation students.
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BSN maintains top status
Loyola Nursing placed 31st among undergraduate nursing programs nationwide, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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The Martino Scholars
A new $2.5 million gift from Rocco (MBA '78) and Roxanne Martino will fund Loyola nursing degrees for Arrupe College graduates.
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Mindfulness for African Americans Postpartum
A new study to improve mental health and mother-infant bonding
New Wellness Center Opens on Health Sciences Campus
Providing primary care, preventative services and wellness programming
Register for the 36th Annual Ruth K. Palmer Research Symposium
Partnering with Communities: Advancing Research to Improve Health
Associate Professor Carol Kostovich Awarded AACN Faculty Scholars Grant to Develop Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit for Simulation
Associate Professor Carol Kostovich to Develop Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit for Simulation
Meet Inaugural Associate Dean for Innovative Partnerships and Faculty Practice Mary McNamara
Nationally-recognized nursing education and practice leader
Seth Hawkins Huisenga, School of Nursing's 2023 Presidential Medallion Awardee
Meet Seth Hawkins Huisenga, the 2022 awardee of the Presidential Medallion for the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Loyola Nursing screens "The Loyola Project"
The captivating story is surprisingly relevant to today’s continued struggle for equality.
Loyola Nursing's Lisa Burkhart receives Faculty of the Year Award for 2022
Dr. Lisa Burkhart recognized at 2022 Faculty Convocation
Loyola Nursing ranks #29 in U.S. News and World Report's most recent ranking of undergraduate nursing programs
Second highest scoring BSM program in Illinois
Loyola Nursing receives $4M gift from local order of nuns
Sisters of the Resurrection establish endowment to support scholarships for nursing students from diverse backgrounds
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Sue Penckofer awarded highest honor by alma mater
Sue Penckofer, professor emerita, receives Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing.
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Ruth K. Palmer Research Symposium 2022
"In Pursuit of Truth: the Critical Role of Research in Healthcare"
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A guiding light at Loyola Nursing
Power of Nursing Leadership honors Lee Schmidt with SAGE award.
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President's Medallion 2021-22
Cecilia Crane recognized for leadership, scholarship, and service.
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Faculty present on national stage
Loyola Nursing faculty joined over 2,000 nursing leaders at Sigma Theta Tau's 46th Biennial Convention.
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Faculty Spotlight: Monique Ridosh
Monique Ridosh discusses research and impact of K01 award
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2021 Dedication to the Profession
On Saturday, October 16, the School of Nursing welcomed students, families, and faculty to celebrate the Class of 2023.
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Nursing alumna honored among women veterans
Diana Hackbarth participates in Illinois’ first all-woman veterans flight to Washington, D.C.
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Carrying on the ministry of healing
The Sisters of the Resurrection hope their mission will live on through the students they support with these scholarships.
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Supporting the Loyola Nursing – Arrupe College Pathway Program
Learn more about the Arrupe College Pathway program that allows students an alternate route to completing their BSN degree from Loyola University Chicago Nursing.
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Loyola Nursing ranks #31 in U.S. News & World Report’s first-ever ranking of undergraduate nursing programs
U.S. News & World Report ranks Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing's BSN program 31st (tied) out of 694 U.S. programs.
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Investing in a proud family tradition
The Imburgia family continues their nursing tradition by supporting the Arrupe Pathway to Nursing program.
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Meet Founding Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence Dian Squire
Learn more about Dian Squire, his career, and his approach to tackling issues of diversity and racial equity on a university campus.
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Building the pipeline to a more diverse nursing workforce
Karen and Bob Desjardins' passion for opportunity equity motivates their support of the BSN Pathway program.
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Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Amanda Peacock
Amanda Peacock named to the Illinois Nurses Foundation's 2021 list of 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders.
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Loyola Nursing receives $2.2M in federal funding
Grant will support School’s efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the nursing workforce
Celebrate Nurses Month 2021
Fellow Nurses, Nursing Students, and Friends of Nursing - Happy Nurses Month!
Celebrating Loyola Nursing
Celebrate faculty leadership, research, and educational excellence at Loyola Nursing.
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Graduate student wins 2021 Midwest Nursing Research Society poster competition
The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing is proud to recognize Whayoun Lee for her outstanding achievement at the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) 2021 Research Conference.
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Annual research conference spotlights Loyola Nursing faculty, student studies
Loyola Nursing faculty and students join nursing researchers from across the region for the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual Research Conference.
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Recognizing faculty research excellence
The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing is excited to celebrate three talented faculty who recently secured funding to further their research.
Illinois Nursing Foundation recognizes Loyola faculty, alumni as emerging leaders
Two Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing faculty and two alumni joined the Illinois Nursing Foundation (INF) 2020 list of 40 under 40 Emerging Nursing Leaders in Illinois.
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Watch and Learn
Future nurses are learning the fundamentals of examining a patient during in-person lab classes this fall.
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New pathways to new opportunities
Leaders from both Arrupe and Loyola Nursing met and developed the BSN Pathway program, with funding support from the Hearst Foundations. In Fall 2019, the program admitted its first students.
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Loyola Nursing faculty emphasize mindfulness, health in special issue of top nursing research journal
At a time when stress and anxiety is running high in the world, the Western Journal of Nursing Research reminds us of the importance of health and mindfulness.
READ MOREAmanda Peacock recognized as Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing
Among this year’s Distinguished Educators in Gerontological Nursing is Assistant Professor Amanda (Mandy) Peacock.
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Understanding the true meaning of patient care
Alumna’s transformational experience prompts her gift to Loyola Nursing
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Ruth K. Palmer Endowment funds three COVID-19 research studies
Three short-term COVID-19 research projects were identified by the Loyola Marcella Niehoff Scool of Nursing Research Committee for funding.
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Students Gain Primary Care Experience
Students gain primary care experience working in medically underserved communities during COVID-19
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Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing offers personalized advising to graduate students.
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Managing a Crisis
CNE & VP of Clinical Programs Debra Bournes reflects on Loyola and its impact on her leadership style during the pandemic.
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Social distance teaching & learning
Angela Mahaffey publishes article exploring social distance teaching and learning
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Class of 2020 Virtual Honors & Pinning Ceremonies
School of Nursing celebrates undergraduate class of 2020 with virtual Honors & Pinning Ceremonies
DETAILSNursing Arts exhibit features work of Loyola faculty and students
Several students and faculty submitted artwork to the Nursing Arts Exhibit at the International Surgical Science Museum in celebration of the WHO designated Year of the Nurse.
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Sustaining Primary Care: Behavioral Health Integration Virtual Conference
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing faculty along with Loyola’s School-Based Health Center staff participated in the “Sustaining Primary Care: Behavioral Health Integration Virtual Conference”
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Dean Finnegan Graduate Message 2020
Listen to Dean Finnegan's Virtual Graduate Message from 2020
WATCHA year on the job, a year of challenges, and the Year of the Nurse
Since she first chose to pursue a nursing career, Robin Olson (BSN ‘19) has wanted to work at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago
LEARN MOREDedication to the Profession class of 2020
Loyola University Chicago's Nursing Class of 2020 - Dedication to the Profession.
WATCH VIDEOGraduate pens heartfelt letter recounting the triumphs and struggles of her nursing education
The message below was written by Meg Carden, a member of the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing Class of 2020, and a recipient of the Gladys Kiniery Clinical Excellence Award.
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Nursing career takes Loyola alumna around the globe
It was Loyola University Chicago's Nursing curriculum, dedicated faculty, and mission that attracted Meg Ryan to the Loyola Nursing BSN.
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The Art Of Nursing
Jasmine Mirabelli uses artistic talent to express her passion for health care.
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Barbara Velsor-Friedrich: Teacher, Mentor, and Graduate Faculty of the Year Awardee
Barbara Velsor-Friedrich's students consistently praise her command of course material, her creativity in teaching, and her kind and supportive mentorship.
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Alumna reflects on starting her nursing career during the coronavirus pandemic
Nina Herkert (BSN ‘19) was only months into her first nursing job when the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic hit.
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A commitment to community care
Loyola’s School-Based Health Center moves student services online amidst coronavirus pandemic.
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Updates for the 2020 Loyola School of Nursing school year amidst COVID-19. Message from March, 2020.
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From Diagnosis to Distinction
How a Graduate Nursing Student Changed Her Career Path and Found Her Passion for Oncology.
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Exercise Partnership
Exercise partnerships promote health and wellness in Chicago Public Schools
DETAILSGraduate Nursing Student Wins National Scholarship
Congrats to graduate student Kendra Calawerts for receiving the CastleBranch Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Scholarship for 2019.
LEARN MORENiehoff Celebrates Graduates at Honors, Pinning, and Dedication Ceremony
Faculty, friends, and family gathered along with alums to celebrate ABSN and Hybrid ABSN program graduates at their Honors, Pinning, and Dedication Ceremony.
READ MOREIllinois Department of Public Health Funds School of Nursing’s School-Based Health Center
Congratulations Nursing instructor Amy O’Malley and Professor Diana Hackbarth for receiving a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Dvision of School Health Programs.
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On Saturday, October 12, Niehoff celebrated its Class of 2021 at its Dedication to the Profession ceremony
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Radia Daud
Radia Daud a nursing student projected to graduate in 2020, talks about her research project.
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Kristamae Masiclat
Learn more about Kristamae Masiclat's research project: Cultural influence on second-generation Filipino nursing students.
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Kimberly Oosterhouse Awarded Distinguished Education in Gerontological Nursing
Congratulations to Kimberly Oosterhouse, PhD, RN, for being recognized as a 2019 Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing by the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence.
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New Clinical Partnership Helps Train Niehoff Students in non-Pharmacological Interventions for People with Dementia
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Addressing problems before they begin
Prior to returning to Loyola for her MSN, Nikitovic worked in a transplant center that provided service to people living in under-served communities.
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$2.8M Federal Grant Will Help Underserved Communities
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded a $2.8M grant to Jenny O’Rourke, PhD, APN-BC, CHSE, Assistant Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate Programs.
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Nurse practitioners go to the frontiers
Telehealth can involve diagnosing and treating patients over a video feed, monitoring health data via smartphone technology, and more.
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Nurse and patient surveys can reduce hospital readmission rates
Readmissions are expensive, reduce the patient’s overall health, and burden caregivers.
READEvery day our students, faculty, and alumni are finding new ways to impact our communities through innovative research, scholarship, and service. Explore the latest stories, news, and announcements from the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
For more news and announcements, find us at LUC.edu/LinkedInNursing or @LoyolaSON on Facebook.