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Dr. Dawn Denny Named Fellow of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON)

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Dr. Dawn L. Denny, Ph.D., R.N., O.N.C., Associate Professor for Nursing in the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) at the University of North Dakota (UND), has been selected as a Fellow of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) Class of 2025. The NAON Fellow Designation (FNAON) demonstrates commitment to the orthopaedic nursing profession […]

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Your Network Might Be the Best Medicine, says Dr. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark

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Maintaining social, professional networks is key to recovery, UND scholar writes in The Conversation “Unemployment Office” by Bytemarks is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Editor’s note: On March 27, The Conversation published an article authored by Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, assistant professor of Social Work. The article outlines the harmful effects of unemployment, and what those experiencing it can do to remedy […]

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CNPD Research News | April 2025

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Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of March 26, 2025 Congratulations! Congratulations to Emily Scheresky, a Nutrition and dietetics instructor and alum, who was named the NDAND Young Dietitian of the Year! Amanda Fackler had a presentation on Unmasking Historical […]

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N&D’s Dr. Nathaniel Johnson and Fellow Panelists Discuss how work supports UND LEADS

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‘Celebrating UND LEADS’ event describes how Strategic Plan’s vision shows up in daily workFrom UND Today. (Panelists at table, from left) Zeineb Yousif, digital initiatives librarian at the Chester Fritz Library; Cassie Gerhardt, senior associate vice president for Student Affairs; Beth Valentine, equity, compliance and education manager, Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX; Casia […]

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Pack the Pantry Campus Challenge 2026 Results

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Mid-Point Scoring Update It’s back! The UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines is bringing back the Pack the Pantry Campus Challenge, a friendly campus-wide competition to support UND’s Food for Thought Food Pantry. Sign your team up for the Challenge running from February 19 to March 5. Teams across campus will compete to collect […]

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Exploring the Nursing PhD Journey: A Spotlight on Dr. Stephanie Orth

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When pursuing a doctoral degree, the path is as much about personal growth as it is about professional advancement.  Originally from South Dakota, Stephanie Orth, PhD, RN, has spent the last six years on the Oregon Coast, residing just a mile from the Pacific Ocean. Currently, she serves as a retention specialist and NCLEX/HESI Coach […]

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Pack the Pantry Campus Challenge 2025

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The UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is kicking off the UND Pack the Pantry Campus Challenge—a friendly campus-wide competition to support UND’s Food for Thought Food Pantry from February 20 to March 6!  New teams are welcome to join, even after the challenge starts. See sign-up information below. Rankings will be updated […]

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CNPD Research News: February 2025

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Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of February 1st, 2025. Congratulations! Congratulations to Karen Semmens for securing a grant with the Spirit Lake Tribe for the project Spirit Lake Okicyapi Dementia Capability in Indian Country. This project is for the […]

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CNPD Research News: January 2025

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Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of January 1st, 2025. Congratulations! The CNPD department of Nursing continues to collaborate and partner with the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Center for Rural Health in authoring Chapter 8 […]