UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NURSING CHAPTER (UWAANC) Update 2021 There is always action in the UWAANC! • CAPSTONE MENTORING UWAANC finished off the spring semester with a successful capstone mentoring program. The goal of the program is to provide social support and assist in the transition from senior nursing student to professional nurse. The UWAANC board is always thankful for the wonderful and dedicated capstone mentors from around the country. If interested in being a capstone mentor, please email uwursingalumni@uwyo.edu.
• GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING UWAANC had their first general membership meeting on April 26 via ZOOM. “We were happy to see members from around the state join us,” says co-President Holly Miller. “This will become an annual event.” UWAANC has been busy with many events this fall: • HOMECOMING MEET AND GREET RECEPTION …was held at the Altitude Chophouse and Brewery during homecoming festivities October 22, 2021. The Friday before Homecoming will be the time UWAANC plans to hold this event yearly, so be looking toward next year! • MEMORABLE MENTOR AWARD …will be presented next fall 2022 at the Homecoming Meet & Greet. If you have someone who influenced your
nursing career, please submit a nomination at www.uwyo.edu/nursing/alumni/uwaa-nursing-chapter/ memorable-mentor-nomination-form.html • UW NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS CAREER FAIR / RESUME BLITZ The UWAANC participated at the Fair on October 27 in the Wyoming Student Union Ballroom. The table was popular, as UWAANC board members reviewed resumes for students!
From left to right: Holly Miller, Co-President; Jenna Hluwood, Co-President; Barb James, Co-Vice-President; Sarah Schindler, Co-VicePresident; Linda Williams, Co-Secretary; Grace Rhodes, Co-Secretary
• MOCK INTERVIEWS will be held in November to assist the senior students in acquiring their first nursing position through honing their interviewing skills. Students have found this experience to be very valuable, and the dedicated UWAANC board has enjoyed participating in the interviews. Please contact UWAANC at uwnursingalumni@uwyo.edu if interested in joining the chapter, being on the board, or participating in any of the events or programs.
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