Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Two nursing students are hosting a presentation on colon cancer and a showing of “Black Panther” to honor the late actor Chadwick Boseman and educate the Murray State community on the cancer. Partnered with a representative from the Kentucky Cancer Program, senior nursing students Kaitlyn Foster and Sydney Edge have Read More
Dionte Berry Contributing Writer dberry11@murraystate.edu Students have had to adjust from the bustling of college life to the mundaneness of online classes and social distancing. Junior nursing major Ellie Burns found the transition to online classes to be difficult. “I’m a hands-on learner and I prefer paper and pencil tests, so this change has been Read More
Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Extraordinary nursing graduates have been recognized for their academic achievements by being inducted into an honors society. Sigma Theta Tau is an international honors society for nursing students who have excelled in their schooling. On Dec. 13, 2019, Sigma Theta Tau inducted 10 new members for their exceptional achievements in Read More
Grant Dillard Staff Writer gdillard@murraystate.edu For the past four years, every student participating in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program passed their certification exams. The program consists of 20 students and is three years long. Students have the option to take the certification exam during their last semester or right after graduating. The Doctor of Read More
Story by Isabella Utley, Contributing writer Murray State’s School of Nursing and Health Professions introduced a blended Bachelor of Science in Nursing program through a partnership with Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) this semester. According to a press release from Murray State, when the program was implemented over 50 students began taking advantage of the new Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Two news articles in this week’s paper deal with gender roles in specific industries – medical, science, technology, engineering and math, to be specific. Some industries are making progress in regard to diversity and gender-inclusion and others continue to struggle. Nursing, Read More
This year marks the 50-year anniversary of Murray State’s baccalaureate in nursing education. The University set itself apart when its nursing school chose to forego an associate degree track in favor of the more intensive baccalaureate program, making it the only four-year university to do so in the region. Ruth E. Cole, founder of the Read More
Racer Wellness, the employee wellness program is pairing with senior nursing students now through October to offer free blood pressure screenings, BMI and health education. They met Tuesday at Waterfield Library, the Biology Building and Alexander Hall to offer their services.