“Flat, Fast & Friendly” – Fargo Marathon 2018

Yesterday marked the beginning of a week of fun and fitness. It’s marathon week here in Fargo-Moorhead! The Fargo Marathon is in its 14th year and has events for all! Registration is now closed but all are welcome to cheer the participants on! Here is a list of the events for the week:

Monday: Cylcothon

Tuesday: Furgo Dog Run

Thursday: Youth Run

Friday: 5K

Saturday: Relay, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K

For more details about the Fargo Marathon, visit their website at fargomarathon.com.

The first marathon was held in 1886. At this time, the distance was 24.8 miles. In 1921, the distance was changed to 26.2. There aren’t too many marathon runners out there. About 0.5% of the population in the U.S. has run and completed a marathon. As we all may know, running a marathon takes a lot of training and energy. The average completion time is 4-5 hours. That is a lot of running! A 150 pound person may burn around 2600 calories during their marathon run, so it is important for them to fuel up and hydrate accordingly. What you may not know is the process of “tapering.” This is when a runner gradually decreases the intensity of their workouts as their event gets near. Runners will also participate in carbohydrate loading, which is the process of increasing their carbohydrate intake in the few day prior to their event. As you can see, running a marathon takes great physical and mental strength as well as proper nutrition. Take some time out of your day to cheer on all of the runners participating this week! They have trained very hard to get to where they are!

 

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National Nurses Week! Thank A Nurse Today!

This year National Nurses’ Week is from Sunday, May 6th through Saturday, May 12th. This week is dedicated to acknowledging and honoring nurses for all of their hard work and dedication. The week starts on May 6th, which is National Nurses Day and ends on May 12, which is International Nurses Day. Nurses are essential in delivering the high quality of patient care. This is a great opportunity to recognized the amazing work that they do. Take time this week and every week to thank a nurse for all of their amazing dedication and work that they do.

 

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Calling All RNs! RN-BSN Applications Due April 1st, 2018!

Interested in earning your BSN? Check out MSUM!

WHY MSUM ???

• TOTALLY ONLINE. MSUM’s RN to BSN program is totally online, it is highly regarded, students love it, and employers see great gains with BSN graduates.
• EXPERT FACULTY Your faculty are experts in their area of practice, as well as distance education.  Dedicated, accessible and supportive.
• EFFICIENT PATH. On average, it takes AD-RN students just 40 credits to complete the BSN. The typical part-time path takes two years. (the pace depends on your transfer courses and personal situation)
• AFFORDABLE. The MSU Moorhead tuition is very reasonable, your degree at MSUM is a value beyond any in the region.
• INDIVIDUALIZED. Each RN-BSN student works at their own unique pace without any pressure to stay within a ‘cohort’ or prescribed schedule. Some students study one course/term and others go full-time – it’s YOUR decision.
• REAL EXPERIENCES. Four courses include clinical assignments which occur in YOUR community (few work with you to arrange them – no traditional clinicals here).
• AND MORE !

 

APPLY SOON !

• The next general application pool review deadline is April 1, 2018.  Rolling admissions will continue into April/May, and close as soon as the Fall 2018 course fills.

 

Application Info & More

• More information and the application process is described here: http://www.mnstate.edu/snhl/bsnadmission.aspx

 

Thank YOU !  

Join MSUM’s School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Today!

Here at Minnesota State University Moorhead School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, faculty members do their best to give their students the best learning experience possible. Seeing students succeed is a wonderful and proud feeling. Receiving feedback from students is a great way for SNHL to recognize strengths and weaknesses within its programs. Read the following from a former student about her success during and after her time here at MSUM!

“My name is Adriana Peck, like to go by Addy, and I attended Minnesota State University Moorhead from Fall 2012 – Summer 2016. I double majored in Business Administration and Health Services Administration with an emphasis in long term care. I am happy to say that I am currently using my degree as a Nursing Home Administrator for the Good Samaritan Society in northern MN near Bemidji.

MSUM SNHL faculty is some of the best I believe. The Healthcare Leadership Program Coordinator, Professor Singh, is knowledgeable, well connected, and a huge help during my time in the program. Another aspect of the program I enjoyed was that there are professors that are professionals out in the field. They could bring real world experiences and advice into the classroom.  The classes also require many presentations to be done throughout which made a huge improvement in my public speaking skills. I am not scared to get in front of my staff and talk. The Health Services Administrator program is also accredited with the Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators which is a must to get a MN Nursing Home Administrator License. I am fortunate to have attended MSUM and been a part of the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership!”

Health Services Administration isn’t the only program offered at MSUM SNHL. The following programs are offered:

• B.S. Degree in Health Services Administration (major and minor)
• RN to BSN (major)
• Master of Science in Nursing (masters)
• Master of Healthcare Administration (masters)
• Nursing Educator (certificate)
• Nursing Administration and Organizational Systems in Leadership (certificate)

If you see a program you are interested in, contact us to learn more about it!

Email: nursing@mnstate.edu                           Phone: 218-477-2693

Apply for the RN-BSN Program Today!

MSUM’s BSN degree is an entirely online program that is designed for motivated RNs looking to further their education. With the BSN, you can more greatly impact patient outcomes, advance your career, and consider graduate school one day. More detailed information on program requirements and outcomes can be found using the links below.

WHY MSUM ???

Ø  Flexibility with total online delivery, rolling admissions, and progression at your own pace (average part-time completion: 2 years)

Ø  National accreditation since 1981 through CCNE to ensure the highest academic rigor to advance your career – and/or be accepted into graduate schools one day

Ø  A smart investment by delivering a nationally recognized and highly reputable BSN more affordability than any in the area (e.g. compared to other public, for-profit, private institutions)

Ø  Meaningful connections and readily accessible faculty who are will equipped to manage an online learning environment with high quality faculty

Ø  With rolling admissions, applications are processed every six weeks. No more waiting for the biyearly deadlines we have had in the past! Apply now and within next few weeks you will know if you have been accepted into MSUM’s RN-BSN program!

 

Learn more:

1. Visit the RN-BSN program website | https://www.mnstate.edu/snhl/bsn.aspx
2. You will note a separate link for the RN-BSN Program Admission & Application information.
3. Call or email to get your questions answered with ease. 218.477.2693 | nursing@mnstate.edu

Celebration of Nations and the Woodlands and High Plains Powwow Tomorrow, April 1st 2017

“A traditional powwow is a time to celebrate and renew friendships. In addition, this powwow celebrates the educational experiences of American Indian higher education and the sharing of tribal cultures in the FM area.”

This year is the 28th annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow. The Powwow is held at Nemzek from 1 to 9 tomorrow. The powwow will have a variety of dancing and drum songs from the area tribes. The community is encouraged to come and enjoy the cultural display and learn. In addition to the music and dancing there will be a hand games tournament and many vendors selling wares from their tribes.

The Celebration of Nations will also be held in the CMU tomorrow. Students and community members from cultures around the world will be here to get together. The celebration is kicked off with a parade of flags. Following that, students will have cooked some of their meals from home that are available to sample with dancing and music being played at this time. The celebration will end after a fashion show highlighting the dress and attire from around the world.

Celebration of Nations

Woodland and High Prairie Powwow

 

Dragon Athletics Spring 2017

The MSUM wrestling team has excelled this year, but one teammate in particular stood out. Blake Bosch is a senior here at MSUM and he has been put on quite a few good matches this year at the NCAA Championships. He took 2nd place at the Championship this year and won  the All-American Honors for the third year in a row. He will be graduate this year, and he leaves a great legacy as a student athlete at MSUM. He is leaving with the second best record in MSUM history (115-35).

The men’s basketball team also has a good season. This was their 4th consecutive 20+ win season, with a record of 24-6. In addition to the that streak, they won their  fourth straight NSIC North Division Championship and a third straight NCAA Tournament!

The Women’s Basketball team had a great season this year finishing at 24-5. They won the NSIC Conference Tournament against Southwest State, but sadly lost the NCAA regionals to Central Missouri. This was the team’s first time making it to regionals since 2009. Dragon Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Carla Nelson, celebrated a feat this year. Coach Nelson achieved her 300th team win as a head college basketball coach.  Both Men’s and Women’s Basketball had great seasons and we look forward to next year!

The Women’s tennis team is off to a good start with a record of 9-5. Their next match will be at Bemidji State on April 1st. Be sure to show your support by cheering them on!

Dragon Softball season started Tuesday the 28th with the first conference game against Northern State. The team fell to its opponents, but takes on Bemidji State this Saturday in an away game.

For more information on Dragon Athletics, team schedules, and rosters visit http://msumdragons.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 2017 is Self-Injury Awareness Month

This month long observation is recognized in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe. In the U.S. alone there are 2 million cases of self-injury reported annually, mostly among youth. It’s time to end the stigma of self-harm.

Self injury is any deliberate, non-suicidal behavior that inflicts injury on one’s body. Although self injury is not a suicidal behavior if the emotional trauma that causes one to self-harm continues it can lead to suicidal thoughts or actions. People often self harm as a way to confront emotional pain. When most people think of self-harm they often think of cutting, but there are many other forms. Actions such as burning, scratching, consuming harmful products such as bleach, pulling out clumps of hair, bruising, and breaking bones are all forms of self-injury. Self-injury is a coping mechanism and is seen as another way to deal with the emotional pain that many experience, but have difficulty handling or processing. Self-injury occurs across all ages, genders, races, and beliefs. If you know someone who self injures reach out to them and follow the tips below to do so successfully.

DON’T

1. Get angry or show disgust. Negativity alienates and ultimatums only drive the person away from you.
2. Deny the problem. It’s not the person’s problem or just one of his/her ‘things’. It’s not a fad, social statement or a phase he/she will grow out of.
3. Hide sharp objects. If the person wants to self-injure, he/she will find a way.
4. Judge the severity of the injury as an indicator of the level of emotional pain. A severely depressed person might only have scratches instead of cuts.
5. Assume the person is okay once in treatment. Recovery from self-injury can take months, maybe even years.

DO

1. Stay calm. Freaking out won’t solve anything. It will just close all lines of communication.
2. Talk. Be non-judgmentally supportive. Ask “Why are you doing this to yourself?”
3. Take the problem seriously. It’s not about attention-seeking or a growing pain.
4. Seek treatment. Accompany the person to the doctor or counselor but don’t be pushy about privacy.
5. Find the triggers. Focus on the underlying problems rather than just the injury.
6. Trust the person. Self-injury is just a small part of the person.

It’s time to end the stigma of self-injury and help those who self-injure. Visit the links below for more resources on helping individuals and how to end the stigma.

Safe Alternatives

Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/terezia-farkas/self-injury-awareness-month_b_6810634.html  http://selfinjury.com/

Ground Water Awareness Week 2017

What do you use water for? Do you use it for washing your hands, bathing, or cooking? These are just a few examples! Whatever the case, that water may have come from the ground!  It is found in cracks between soil and rock. Much of the water in the ground makes its way to rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.

It is so important to protect our water! Performing tasks such as applying too many chemicals, dumping oil, or rinsing paint into the ground or down drains can contaminate our water source. Contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal illnesses, reproductive problems, and neurological disorders. Water treatment systems do a great job in providing clean water to us, although not all ground water may be treated. Sometimes treatment systems do not work properly! That is why we need to be careful and watch what we expose to the ground and its water. Also note that not everyone uses water from these treatment plants. Some people get their water from wells, so it is ideal for them to get the water from the wells tested yearly to make sure it is safe. Septic tanks should also be checked regularly.

Pouring out hazardous materials, even just a small amount, may not seem like a big deal. We cannot look at it that way because it is a big deal! There are recommended amounts and guidelines for fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals as well as disposal guidelines for a reason! Let’s work together to keep all water sources clean and safe!

 

Sources:

Click to access awareness-week-poster.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/features/groundwaterawareness/index.html

 

March is Women’s History Month- 2017!!

The roots of Women’s History Month can be traced to the first known Women’s History Week that was celebrated in 1978 in Sonoma County, California. From then the movement slowly spread to other cities and gained support from President Carter declaring March 8th National Women’s History Week. March had been declared Women’s History Month in 14 states by 1986. The National Women’s History Project and other lobbying groups used this as evidence when discussing with Congress to declare March as Women’s History Month nationwide. Congress made the declaration in 1987. Since then the movement has grown each year.

There are events nationwide that last all month long to celebrate Women! Here are a few in the area.

• On March 22nd from 11:00-1:00 you can attend the Leading Ladies Luncheon at Fargo Holiday Inn to hear from leading local women about their successes and business stories.Be sure to register by March 15th using the link below.
  • http://trainingnd.com/event/2017-leading-ladies-luncheon-fargo
• On March 29th from 7:30-9:30 attend a lecture at Concordia by Dr. Mary Dana Hinton, the president of the College of St. Benedict, entitled “Mission-Driven Leadership for Women.”
  • https://www.fargomonthly.com/events/womens-history-month-lecture/

In the Fargo/Moorhead community there are also many resources for women. Check out the list below to see if any of them interest you!

• Junior League of Women – a nonprofit group of women dedicated to bettering the lives of women and children in the F/M area.
• Dress for Success Red River Valley – a national nonprofit that helps women with employment interview attire, resume-writing, and a few other career services.
• North Dakota Women’s Network – a coalition of ND women aimed at bettering “the lives of women through communication, legislation and increased public activism.
  • Join them this Friday at Gastropub at 5:30 for the March Feminist First Friday.
  • On March 9th from 9:00am – 5:00pm join the movement at the ND state capitol to lobby for policies that will better the lives of families and women.
• Girl Develop if Fargo – A chance for female software developers to network and attend seminars relating to the field.
• Fargo-Moorhead Women’s Business Exchange – A networking opportunity for female business leaders and owners.
• Women’s Impact – a nonprofit group that provides a variety of resources to women to empower them or help them get involved in their community.
• Women Connect – a monthly meetup organized by the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce “aimed at connecting, inspiring and growing a community for women in business.”
  • Attend the monthly meeting on Thursday, March 26th from 3:30-5:00 at the Avalon Events Center West 2525 9th Ave. SW, Fargo.
• Women’s Business Center – a group that organizes leadership programs and seminars to help women advance in their careers and develop as leaders in business.
  • Attend the Fargo Leading Ladies Luncheon on March 22nd from 11:00-1:00 at the Fargo Holiday Inn.

Empowering women is a goal in the F/M area and these resources/events are a great way to do it! Get informed, get involved, and get EMPOWERED!!

 

Sources: http://www.nwhp.org/womens-history-month/womens-history-month-history/http://trainingnd.com/event/2017-leading-ladies-luncheon-fargo https://www.fargomonthly.com/community/local-resources-women/

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