February 1, 2015
Classes are in full swing as we enter the second month of the semester. February marks the beginning of the spring sessions for the SON’s edifying Research Support and Consultation seminar series. The RSC will be bringing in speakers all semester long to speak about this semester’s theme: team science.
February 4
- “Nothing to it; Just do it – Mastering the New NIH Bio-Sketch”
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Room 104, Carrington Hall
Barrie Hayes, MSLS, from the Health Sciences Library at UNC-Chapel Hill will present a seminar on bio-sketchs.
February 12
- Undergraduate Student Governance Council Lunch and Learn
12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Location TBD, Carrington Hall
The Undergraduate Student Governance Council (USGC) is a student-led organization focused on enhancing the undergraduate experience at the SON. Learn how you can gain valuable leadership and project management experience through USGC. More information can be found here: https://nursing.unc.edu/current-students/undergraduate-student-governance-council
February 14
- VALENTINES DAY
February 18
- “Collaborating to Advance the Scientific Foundation of Chronic Illness Self Care”
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Room 104, Carrington Hall
Barbara Riegel, DNSc, RN, FAAN, FAHA, from the University of Pennsylvania will join us to discuss collaboration and the science underlying self-care and chronic illness.
February 19
- Undergraduate Student Governance Council Meeting
8:00 AM-9:00 AM, Location TBD, Carrington Hall
The Undergraduate Student Governance Council (USGC) is a student-led organization focused on enhancing the undergraduate experience at the SON. Learn how you can gain valuable leadership and project management experience through USGC. More information can be found here: https://nursing.unc.edu/current-students/undergraduate-student-governance-council - Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts: Key Issues Related to Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing
5:00 PM-6:30 PM, Room 208, Carrington Hall
This is a CaBB sponsored event open to all students considering nursing as a career path, current nursing students who are not familiar with the CaBB program, and students already involved in the CaBB program. Come out and learn more about how stereotyping, marginalization, and discriminatory perspectives hurt everyone (regardless of background), and how these issues affect nursing students, nursing professionals, and the care that nurses provide.
February 20
- Innovations in Care Coordination
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, The Friday Center
The challenge of coordinating care for patients with complex health needs is more daunting than ever. Have you considered implementing an innovative care coordination model but were not sure how to get started or whether it might succeed? Our expert speakers, who are leaders in the field, will share strategies that will help you understand what works and what doesn’t to ensure your patients receive the highest quality care. You will leave knowing how to coordinate care for different populations, with a focus on systems and population health outcomes. More information can be found on the course website.
February 26
- Association of Nursing Students Monthly Meeting
12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Room 1, Carrington Hall
Get to know your fellow students through the Association of Nursing Students (ANS). Bring your lunch and learn about community service opportunities such as the ANS Red Cross Blood Drive and the Heels for Healing 5K.