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Graduate Student-Athletes Bring Leadership and Skill to Tommie Rosters
AthleticsBasketball standout Raheem Anthony averaged nearly 20 points per game against the University of St. Thomas when he was a first-year at Saint Mary’s University. His performance impressed St. Thomas head coach Johnny Tauer, who wouldn’t forget their meetings even after the Tommies jumped to Division I. Four years later, Anthony now plays for his…
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Student Success Director Jessica Nelson Puts Nursing Students at Ease
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthA new generation of compassionate nurses is taking shape at the University of St. Thomas’ Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing. And Jessica Nelson, the school’s student success director, is implementing programs that will help nursing students succeed in their new careers. “Our nursing program is unique in the sense that we start building in… -
Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing Names New Executive Director
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthThe University of St. Thomas has named Dr. Annette Hines as the new executive director of the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing. Hines joins St. Thomas from Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina, where she has served as faculty member since 2000 and as director of the Presbyterian School of Nursing since 2019.… -
Interprofessional Teaching Leads Students to Collaborative Careers
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthNurses and social workers collaborate daily when caring for patients, but the students training for these professions almost never cross paths. The Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas is changing that thanks to a plan of integrated learning and teaching across health disciplines. Together, students from the Susan S. Morrison… -
Simulation Haven: Creating a Tech Center for Nursing
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthPediatrics patient Hal is feeling dizzy. Even more concerning, Hal is having trouble feeling one of his legs. Today, he’s being treated at the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing, and like some pediatric patients in a typical medical setting, Hal is showing signs that he’s uncomfortable with his surroundings. “Don’t touch me,” Hal tells… -
In the News: Raney Linck on the Importance of Mental Health in the Nursing Profession
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing Assistant Professor Raney Linck, DNP, RN, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the burnout many nurses are experiencing ahead of another planned union strike. From the story: "We are existing as nurses in a system that is consistently needing us to work overtime - to… -
In the News: Martha Scheckel and MayKao Hang on the Morrison Family College of Health
In the NewsSusan S. Morrison School of Nursing Founding Director Martha Scheckel and Dr. MayKao Y. Hang, vice president of strategic initiatives and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, recently spoke with The Catholic Spirit about the importance of a school that imparts lessons with a holistic approach to health and well-being. From the… -
In the News: Martha Scheckel on Minnesota's Nursing Shortage
Health & EducationMartha Scheckel, PhD, RN, recently published an op-ed in the Pioneer Press about how increasing the number of community and public health nurses benefits all nurses and the communities they serve. Scheckel is founding director and professor at the University of St. Thomas Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing. From the op-ed: If we’ve learned… -
In the News: First Hmong Nurses Association National Conference
In the NewsSt. Thomas recently hosted the first Hmong Nurses Association National Conference. Dr. MayKao Y. Hang, vice president of strategic initiatives and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, spoke with Alex Jokich at 5 Eyewitness News from the event about the importance of representation in health care. From the story: In addition to… -
St. Thomas to Host First Hmong Nurses Conference
Health & EducationRepresentation in health care matters. Patient outcomes improve when providers reflect the communities they serve, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. But representation is not enough. To sustain and improve health outcomes, those health professionals need support and opportunities to grow so that they can thrive in their profession. This need for…