Health

UNI’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program finds a home

This week the Iowa Board of Regents approved the first phase of the university’s ambitious plan to renovate its Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) to house the nursing program.

WATCH: See how hands-on experiences set UNI athletic training majors apart

Get an up-close look at the athletic training major at the University of Northern Iowa by hearing about the experiences of student Jayden VandeNoord.

Dr. Nancy Kertz selected as UNI’s executive director of nursing, chief academic nurse administrator

Dr. Nancy Kertz will serve as the executive director of nursing and chief academic nurse administrator for nursing at the University of Northern Iowa.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa is working to plan, develop and implement a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to support the health care needs of Iowa communities thanks to the approval of the Iowa Board of Regents on November 10. To reach that goal as quickly as possible, UNI has selected Dr. Nancy Kertz to serve as the university’s executive director of nursing and chief academic nurse administrator (CANA). READ A MESSAGE FROM DR. NANCY KERTZ Owning 17 years of experience in higher education leadership and nursing program development, Dr. Kertz will...

Cedar Valley community learns about dementia through UNI dementia simulation house

The University of Northern Iowa is raising awareness and increasing empathy through a unique dementia simulation which takes place in a house on campus