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College of Nursing selects 50 for the 50th Laurie K. Glass, RN, PhD, FAAN
As part of its 50th-anniversary celebration the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing has selected 50 distinguished alumni. They will be honored April 15 at a reception. In January 2011 Rykowski was The College of Nursing has among appointed as Deputy Fleet Surgeon, U.S. its alumni a Navy Rear Admiral. MargaFleet Forces Command/Deputy Director, ret Rykowski has two degrees from the Nurse Corps, Reserve Component, in UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing – a Norfolk, Virginia. She was in another bachelor of science in 1976 and a Master’s fleet-surgeon position, plus Deputy of Science in 1981. The Navy Nurse Corps Director, Nurse Corps, Reserve Compoonly has two admirals at a time – an nent, is the highest position a active-duty Admiral and one Navy nurse can achieve. At that for the Reserve Nurse Corps. In time and until her retirement March 2010 Rykowski, at the from the Navy in October 2013, time a captain, was promoted Rykowski’s civilian job was in to Rear Admiral. Since the San Francisco and her Naval first nurse Rear Admiral was Reserve position was in Norfolk appointed in 1972, there have – meaning she needed to combeen only about 20 nurses to mute across the country at least hold this rank. In addition, since once a month. 1972 less than 90 women have Margaret Rykowski Rykowski has received been promoted to admiral in the numerous military awards and U.S. Navy. commendations. She is originally from Rykowski’s Navy nursing career started Milwaukee with family still living near in 1987. She held positions of increasing UW-Milwaukee. She has worked in the responsibility during her 26 years of serSan Francisco Department of Public vice in the Naval Reserve. She was recalled Health since 1994, occupying numerous to active duty – mobilized – three times. administrative positions that dealt with The first was in 1991 to support Operation occupational health, workers’ compenDesert Shield/Storm; the second time in sation, regulatory affairs, patient safety, 2003 was to support Operation Enduring urgent care, patient privacy, interpreters, Freedom. The third time was in 2007 chaplains, home health and rehabilitation when she was stationed at Landstuhl services. In summer 2012 Rykowski was Regional Medical Center in Germany. selected to represent the Navy at MilwauRykowski also served as Fleet Surgeon, kee’s Fleet Week activities, enabling her to Third Fleet in San Diego, California. After return to Milwaukee in an official capacity. being told that Fleet Surgeons were physiThe College of Nursing is designatcians and the position wasn’t open to her, ing Rykowski a “distinguished alumni” Rykowski was able to convince the Navy who has had a significant impact on the that nurses could do the job just as well. nation’s health. She then became the first “nurse fleet Visit www.uwm.edu/nursing for surgeon.” The Fleet Surgeon is responsible more information and a full list of distinfor the delivery of health care to all Navy guished alumni. personnel assigned to the Third Fleet.
Rykowski also served as Fleet Surgeon, Third Fleet in San Diego, California. After being told that Fleet Surgeons were physicians and the position wasn’t open to her, Rykowski was able to convince the Navy that nurses could do the job just as well. She then became the first “nurse fleet surgeon.”
Concordia launches new online course MEQUON, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin is launching a new Massive Open Online Course for its nursing program through its Office of Continuing and Distance Education. According to officials, the course is designed to help registered nurses without an advanced degree get additional training – specifically writing skills essential within their field. “We are hoping that this (course), focusing on the foundations for professional writing, will give students the refresher they need to boost their confidence and skills to be successful in graduate school,” said Dr. Sharon Chappy, dean of Concordia’s School of Nursing. She said the course is designed to help nurses continue to grow and develop,
and add an actual credential that will boost their career and demonstrate new competencies. Students can also earn a “digital badge” that can be placed on their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, etc. Students can enroll in the course at any time for free; it can be completed in as little as three to five hours. Visit www.writingforhealthcare.com for more information. Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin’s main campus is located on 200 acres at 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon. It is affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and is a member of the Concordia University System, a nationwide network of colleges and universities. Call 262-2434300 or visit www.cuw.edu for more information.
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