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 !  

Interested in Healthcare?! Amazing opportunity available!!

Deadline for MSUM’s RN-BSN Program is October 15th. Apply Today!

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 October 15, 2017.  Rolling admissions will continue into November/December, and close as soon as the January 2018 course fills.

 

Application Info & More

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

 

Thank YOU !  

Check out the Health Care Leadership Club October 17!

“Hello everyone!

We’re glad to hear that many of you are interested in being part of the Health Care Leadership club! Furthermore, we look forward to meeting all of you! So what is the Health Care Leadership club (HCL) about? This is an organization that will help you continue growing professionally and therefore, offer you the opportunity to continue learning more about your field outside the classroom. Not to mention, coming to our meetings will give you a chance to start connecting, networking, and socializing with your HCL peers! We have a lot planned this semester and hope to see you at some of the events!”

If you have any questions regarding the club, contact Jitendra Singh at jitendra.singh@mnstate.edu.

Donate Blood to Save Lives!

Blood is vital to our lives, but sometimes we need to share a little bit of it with others! Blood Donor Day takes place on June 14th. It is a day to bring awareness for the need of blood. Every year, emergencies affect over 250 million people. This fact inspires this year’s slogan: “What can you do? Give blood. Give now. Give Often.” Donating blood is very helpful for emergencies. Blood transfusions are very common in healthcare and having enough blood in stock is important to ensure that the best care possible is provided to patients.

Some benefits of blood for the recipient include helping the patient live longer, improving quality of life, and supporting surgeries when blood loss could be significant. A single donation of blood can save up to three people!

To be eligible to donate blood and platelets, you must be healthy and feeling well, be at least 17 years old in most states, and weigh at least 110 pounds. To be a Power Red donor (donating two units red blood cells and keeping your plasma and platelets), you must be healthy and feeling well, be at least 17 years old, be at least 5’1″ for males or 5’5″ for females, and weigh at least 130 pounds for males and 150 pounds for females. Keep in mind that some of these requirements may vary by case. Before you donate, you will have a mini physical to record your temperature, blood pressure, and hemoglobin to make sure your blood is safe to use. If you have any health conditions that you know of, check with your blood donor site to see if you are still eligible.

Please consider to donate blood! So many people are in need, and so many people can be saved!

Sources:

42+ World Blood Donors Day 2017

http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2017/event/en/

http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements

http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/types-donations/double-red-blood-cells-donation

It’s Fresh Fruits and Veggies Month 2017!

It’s already June and summer weather is here! Growing season has kicked off, and soon we will have fresh produce! Whether you grow your own produce or check out the farmers markets, take advantage of the fruits and vegetables that go from the garden, field, or tree straight to you. It’s important to be getting enough fruits and vegetable as they are great sources of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, fiber, iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C. Unfortunately, only about one in ten people are consuming enough fruits and vegetables. Daily recommendations include 2-1/2 to 3 cups of vegetables a day and 1-1/2 to 2 cups of fruits a day. There are many ways to get your fruits and veggies into you diet. Have a salad with a meal and add some extra vegetables to it. You can also make smoothies or add fruit to some yogurt. Reaching our daily intakes seems difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! Be creative and find ways that you can incorporate them into your diet.

Take a look around your area and find farmers markets near you. If you live in the Fargo-Moorhead area, check out the following farmers markets:

• Farmers Market and Beyond
• Downtown Festival Market
• Whistle Stop Park Farmers Market
• Gardener’s Flea Market
• Great Plains Produce Assn. Community FM Farmers Market
• Community Farmers Market

Many of these farmers markets do not begin until July, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until then to get some fruits and vegetables into your diet. Do some research to find recipes you may want to try with your fresh produce. Some produce that are in season during the summer months include radishes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, corn, rhubarb, cherries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, and melons. Try to include a variety of produce into your diet. Your body will thank you!

 

Sources:

http://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/whats-in-season-during-the-summer/

https://consumer.healthday.com/public-health-information-30/centers-for-disease-control-news-120/only-1-in-10-americans-eats-enough-fruits-and-veggies-cdc-701213.html

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/fresh-fruit-veggie-month

Grad Interview- Zach

Are you interested in working in a healthcare setting, but are unsure of what is available? MSUM’s School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership offers a Health Services Administration Degree for students such as you. This program is aimed at exposing students to a wide variety of healthcare settings and giving them the experience they may need in later careers. It is a great program for students that are interested in leadership or administrative careers.

Our program is approved by the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, which means it meets the requirements for BENHA licensure, and a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

Zach Schmidts is a soon-to-be graduate from our Healthcare Services Administration Degree. Watch below to learn more about one career option you have after graduation.

Hear what SNHL’s Students have to Say!

Are you interested in the areas of nursing or healthcare? MSUM’s School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership may have a program for you! Here is a list of SNHL’s programs:

• 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)

It can be difficult finding a program and school that fits you. Fortunately, the SNHL faculty members here at MSUM strive to fulfill the goals of their students. There are several opportunities offered to enhance students’ learning experiences. Some of those opportunities include scholarships, study abroad, and academic conferences! The SNHL is a great fit for many! Here is what one of our own students has to say about her experience at SNHL:

“When I started at the MSUM I did not know about the HSAD program and I was a chemistry major. After the first semester I notice that there is something related to healthcare and I met with one of the professors, I was very interested in the HSAD and its classes because this was the thing that I want to do in the future. Being in the HSAD program needs passion in order to add to the healthcare field and find new ideas to improve it. The HSAD classes helped me a lot in knowing more about the healthcare and what are the things we should be aware of, because this is a place where you help others and provide care for them. I’m very happy that I graduated from this program and now doing my Master’s in health administration too!” – Marah Omar

Check out the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership’s programs today and learn about the many opportunities we offer!

 

Congratulations To Our New Alumni!!!

Now is the time of the year when some students have crammed for their last final, written their last paper and have finished any practicums or experiences. Tomorrow, May 12th, join us in welcoming new additions to our alum. Commencement will begin at 10 am tomorrow in Nemzek Hall. If you cannot join us in person, there is a link below for a live feed.

Live Stream

Below is a schedule for the entire day.

10:00 am Ceremony – Student Lineup begins at 9:00 am
College of Education and Human Services
College of Science, Health and the Environment
Graduate Studies

2:00 pm Ceremony – Student Lineup begins at 1:00 pm
College of Arts, Media and Communication
College of Business and Innovation
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate Studies

School’s Out! Summer Office Hours and Information.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is just letting out for the summer and summer classes will be starting soon.

With our workers going home for the summer, we have some altered hours over the summer. The School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership will have the following office hours for the Summer Semester:

M T W Th: 10 to 2

F: Closed

We will be closed on the weekends and holidays.

Contact Information:

School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Office:

Phone: 218-477-2693

Email: nursing@mnstate.edu or snhlsa@mnstate.edu

College of Science, Health and Environment:

Phone: 218-477-5892