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They’re preparing students for the next stage emerge at the college. Her vision is to prepare graduate level courses for students so that they may continue their education. In January, the college will begin to offer courses for a new master of science in nursing program. This program will prepare graduates for teaching positions in collegiate programs, patient education, staff development and continuing education. “There’s evidence that shows the quality of care increases with level of education,” said Dr. Kube. “It’s the next stage of professional nursing.” With her graduate courses, Dr. Kube wants to create an atmosphere of intellectual challenge and support. “My vision is to create a learning environment where faculty help students explore their own potential,” she said. The National Academies’ Institute of Medicine (IOM) has set a goal to increase the number of nurses who earn doctorates. “Doctorally prepared nurses have a wealth of knowledge to offer,” said Dr. Delahoyde. This decree by the IOM is a major shift and shows the direction health care is going. Dr. Kube’s work will help to meet this goal and provide new degree options at the college. Supporting faculty This is a vision that is promoted throughout the college. Dr. MacLeod Walls and her leadership team have made it a priority to support faculty in going back to school. This vision is supported by community members and friends of the
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model for others who want to promote faculty development. These gifts also acknowledge that faculty who pursue advanced degrees use their research to enhance classroom education. Fruitful research All four of the new leaders at the college are committed to linking their research to student learning. For example, Dr. Kube is digging into research about how students learn during clinical time with patients. Dr. Hadenfeldt works with students on projects in which they study such topics as pre-operative anxiety or the appropriate administration of routine medications in the operative period. Dr. Stevens is interested in how patients respond to personal revelations from health care providers.
Nursing Professor Marcia Kube, EdD
college who see the value of promoting lifelong learning for nurses and health professionals. A recent philanthropic gift from Wayne and Nancy Hester supports faculty going back to school, and Dr. MacLeod Walls hopes the Hesters’ gift will serve as a
Looking ahead BryanLGH College of Health Sciences will continue to grow and evolve with the help of these new team members. President MacLeod Walls added, “We’re looking to the future to provide outstanding education in the health sciences and to meet the needs of a complex society.” n For information about degrees offered at BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, call 402-481-8697. To find out how you can support the college, contact the BryanLGH Foundation at 402-481-8605.