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Relentless Support: A Conversation About Life as a Modern Nurse
AlumniMartha Scheckel, director of the St. Thomas School of Nursing, recently sat down with Jake Gerhartz, RN, PHN, MN, who graduated from St. Thomas with a degree in exercise science from the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Scheckel and Gerhartz, now a registered nurse at Regions Hospital, discussed the nursing shortage, nursing during a…
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In the News: Dr. MayKao Hang Discusses Need for More Nurses
In the NewsDr. MayKao Hang, founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, spoke with Minnesota Live on KSTP-TV about the national nursing shortage due to retirements and burnout. She said the new School of Nursing program that is now taking applications for fall 2022 will educate more nurses into the field. However, she said, "Before… -
VIDEO: Dr. MayKao Y. Hang on Why She Serves Others
People & CultureDr. MayKao Y. Hang, vice president of strategic initiatives and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, shares her path – from being a “refugee kid” from Laos to leading St. Thomas’ newest college – in this video by Mark Brown. “My journey as a first-generation college student has defined what I believe… -
In the News: Dean MayKao Hang Discusses New School of Nursing
In the NewsMayKao Hang, dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, was quoted in the Sahan Journal about the University of St. Thomas' new School of Nursing, which is now accepting applications for fall 2022 enrollment. From the article: She wants to find students with skills that “might not perform as well in a traditional academic… -
Student Research Changes the Game for Tommie Athletics
AthleticsWhen Rico Blasi learned of a chance to get performance data about his hockey players – information to show if they were sick, stressed out or training at the wrong intensity – he jumped at the opportunity. After all, with an unprecedented move to Division I men’s hockey, the coach knew any competitive advantage would… -
School of Nursing to Recruit Students for Fall 2022
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthMinnesota’s newest nursing school is officially accepting students – and the news comes at a critical time as the nation grapples with a shortage of nurses. The Morrison Family College of Health School of Nursing has received the green light from the three governing bodies needed to recruit its first class of students for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and pre-licensure Master of Science in Nursing programs starting in fall… -
School of Nursing Gains Board of Nursing Approval
Health & EducationSt. Thomas is one step closer to enrolling its first class of nursing students. On Aug. 5, the Minnesota Board of Nursing voted to approve the School of Nursing’s proposed pre-licensure Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing programs. This approval represents a major step forward for the Morrison Family College of Health… -
School of Social Work Receives $1.9 Million Federal Grant
University NewsThe School of Social Work in the Morrison Family College of Health just received its largest federal grant ever: $1.9 million from the U.S. Health and Resources Administration (HRSA). -
Social Work Students Plan to Make a Difference with New Scholarship
University NewsSix Master of Social Work (MSW) students from immigrant and refugee communities have become the inaugural recipients of the Traudt Family Scholarship – and they plan to use the opportunity to improve social work services for others with immigrant and refugee backgrounds. -
School of Nursing Gains Momentum
University NewsThe Morrison Family College of Health just passed three major milestones on its way to launching its proposed bachelor’s and master’s nursing programs.