College of Nursing and Health Professions

Now is the time for dental assistants to brush up on their skills! There are still spots available for Coronal Polishing and Fluoride Application certificate programs, to be held online March 13-April 21, with onsite laboratory sessions on Saturday, April 22.

The USI Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is offering non-diagnostic ultrasounds to those in their second and third trimester on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning January 12 through April 27. Physician consent is required.

The worlds of healthcare and art intersected recently at USI during Dr. Zach Ward’s Competitive Strategies and Marketing in Healthcare class (HA 496). Aaron Kizer, a native of Owensboro who is renowned for his striking portraits of celebrities and pop culture icons, recently spoke to Ward’s students about his work and artistic portfolio that ranges from hip-hop artists’ album covers to Fortune 500 companies.

USI Nursing's newest faculty member puts best foot forward with mission to provide new shoes for Mount Vernon elementary school students.

Jessica R. Riley, MSN, RN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, has been named Congestive Heart Failure Coordinator at Cape Cardiology Group, located in the Heart Hospital at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She received her Post-Master’s Certificate as an Acute Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner from University of Southern Indiana in July 2022.

Two students in the Family Nurse Practitioner program completed a pilot continuing education program that focused on reducing health disparities in the United States.

Sarah Fruit was named the USI Student Volunteer of the Year award at the Volunteer USI Dinner in August and is also the 2022 recipient of a University-wide scholarship. She says opportunities within the Food and Nutrition Program at USI have prepared her for her future career.

Prior to the USI Nursing White Coat Ceremony on September 11, 2022, Hailey Reas’ mother loaned her something special to wear to remember her family’s legacy of nursing service.

A junior majoring in Health Administration is the first student-athlete in USI school history to claim a NCAA Division I conference title. Read more about Lauren Greiwe and her accomplishments on the USI Women's Cross Country team.

Ann White, RN, PhD, MBA, NE-BC, Dean Emerita of the USI College of Nursing and Health Professions, received the 2022 Pillar of Leadership Award from the Indiana State Nurses Association (ISNA).

Two students from USI's Radiologic and Imaging Sciences program, Hortensia Almanza '23 and Eva Chung Loo '23, placed third in the state quiz bowl during the Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (ISRT) meeting in Indianapolis on September 30. The program's newest faculty member, Ryan Williams '14, M'22, was also installed as the Vice President for the 2022-2023 ISRT Board of Directors.

Congrats to Katie Ehlman, Professor of Gerontology, for receiving the Faculty Recognition Award at the USI Founders' Day Celebration! Her anonymous nominator says, “Ehlman is an outstanding role model for students and is constantly creating experiential learning opportunities for them. Her work elevates the visibility of the University on a local, state, national and global platform.”

Dr. Joy Cook, Associate Professor and Chair of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences; Dr. Heather Schmuck, Clinical Associate Professor of Radiologic and Imagines Sciences; and Amanda Reddington, Clinical Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene/Assisting, presented "Getting Down and Dirty with Lead Apparel" at the 2022 American Dental Education Association Annual Session and Exhibition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 19, 2022.

Meet this 2017 graduate who received the 2022 Nurse of the Year for Community Service award from Deaconess Hospital.