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Ranked in the top tier of U.S. nursing schools in both academics and research.

 Omaha, Nebraska
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Joined July 2013
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Recently, @unmc College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that will provide eligible high school students with pathway programs that will prepare them to attend the UNMC College of Nursing. More👇 unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/10/27…

UNMC expands nursing partnerships in Kearney, Lexington

Agreements with Kearney, Lexington high schools continue building Nebraska nursing pipeline.

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The Traditional BSN class at the @unmc College of Nursing - Kearney Division celebrated its Florence Nightingale White Coat Ceremony on Oct. 15. Congratulations and good luck on your nursing journeys!
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Big news to share! Heidi Keeler, PhD, has been elected president-elect of District 1 in the Nebraska Organization for Nursing Leadership. Dr. Keeler’s term will begin Jan. 1, 2027. Read more here 👇 ow.ly/PM7q5100axZ

UNMC for the record, Oct. 9, 2026

Dr. Keeler takes new NONL role; UNMC pharmacy, allied health students in spotlight.

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Elizabeth Beam, PhD, Director of Global Health and associate professor at the @unmc College of Nursing, received the UNeMed Faculty Entrepreneur Award at its annual Innovation Awards ceremony. ow.ly/fANS50ZZNCS
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Happy Fall Break to our @unmc College of Nursing students! We hope you have a fun, restful and safe break. See you soon!
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Mary Isaacson, PhD, associate professor and Christine Heide-Sorensen Professor in Nursing at the @unmc College of Nursing - Omaha Division, will receive a Distinguished Scientist Award at UNMC's annual research awards ceremony on Oct. 29. Read more here👇 ow.ly/mYrZ50ZXZ7w

Distinguished Scientist: Mary Isaacson, PhD

Dr. Isaacson is the Christine Heide-Sorensen Professor in Nursing for the UNMC College of Nursing, Omaha Division.

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Congratulations to @unmc College of Nursing dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, Kelly Gonzales, Tiffany Hunt, Ashton Neelans and Melina Olerich on their induction into the UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators on Sept. 10. ow.ly/GWHx50ZX853

Interprofessional Academy of Educators honors new inductees

IAE marks a decade of excellence with latest ceremony.

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Students, faculty and staff at the @unmc College of Nursing - Omaha Division, celebrated the completion of renovations to the student commons area with a ribbon cutting last Monday! Check out some photos of the new space below!
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Our @unmc College of Nursing - West Nebraska Division students in Scottsbluff participated in the Florence Nightingale White Coat Ceremony earlier this month! Congratulations and good luck on your future, students.
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The @unmc College of Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs has broken into the U.S. News & World Report's top 30 at #27. See more about this milestone for the college here👇 unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/10/07…

UNMC among leading nursing programs

U.S. News & World Report gives UNMC Bachelor of Science in Nursing program a Top 30 ranking.

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Students at the @unmc College of Nursing - Omaha Division celebrated the next step in their educational journey with the Florence Nightingale White Coat Ceremony last Friday. Congratulations, students!
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“She was my friend and one of the people I have most admired in my life.” The @unmc College of Nursing community is mourning the loss of former dean Dr. Ada Lindsey. Dr. Lindsey passed away on Sept. 16 at the age of 89. ow.ly/nyoq50ZUUC6

Colleagues recall former nursing dean Ada Lindsey, PhD

Dr. Lindsey's contributions to the college remain apparent more than two decades later.

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“Receiving this recognition is incredibly meaningful, and I am proud to be advancing nursing education while living and working in rural Nebraska." Read more about Jenna Hesse's reaction to receiving the NNA's Nurse of the Year Award last week. ow.ly/yWsG50ZUsVb

Jenna Hesse, EdD, named NNA's Nurse of the Year

Dr. Hesse is an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division.

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Between white coats ceremonies, conferences and reunions, the fall is a busy time at @unmc College of Nursing. Make sure you're following us on all our channels so you don't miss any of the action! 📸Instagram: instagram.com/unmccon/ 💼LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/unmc-c…
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Reminder: The @unmc College of Nursing - Omaha Division will celebrate its traditional BSN white coat ceremony today beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Truhlsen Campus Events Center.
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Students at the @unmc College of Nursing - Lincoln Division recently celebrated the beginning of the next step in their nurse education journeys with the Florence Nightingale White Coat Ceremony. Congratulations and good luck!
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Following a visit from HEROES, students at the @unmc College of Nursing - Kearney Division, Kearney population health nursing students participated in a mass casualty triage simulation. The drill allowed them to demonstrate newly learned skills in a reduced-stress environment.
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Earlier this month, HEROES stopped by the @unmc College of Nursing - West Nebraska Division, to guide students through several emergency, life-saving drills. HEROES strives to simulate potential emergency and public health threats.
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Today's the day! The @UNMCLibrary Health Science History Hour will feature Stitches of Identity: Nursing's Story through the Uniform. More 👇 ow.ly/Royj50ZQXKT
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“It’s a good opportunity to help out the community,” said @unmc College of Nursing - Omaha Division student Morgan Brady of the One Stop Cancer Shop event. Read more about the annual collaborative event here👇 ow.ly/oYEr50ZQWBe
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