School of Nursing

Medical director addresses vaccine misinformation

Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu A previous edition of this article posted on Sept. 22 said, “According to a study conducted by the U.S. military, only 23 out of 2 million vaccinated males experienced side effects.” The correct information should read, “According to a study conducted by the U.S. military, only 23 out of 2 million vaccinated Read More

Zoom panel discusses women in healthcare

Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu Healthcare providers have always shown their compassion and commitment towards their patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. During Women’s History Month, Murray State has paid tribute to women in nursing. On Thursday, March 25, the School of Nursing and Health Professions held a virtual event over Zoom to talk about Read More

New nursing simulation center coming to hospital

Levi Brandenburg Contributing Writer lbrandenburg1@murraystate.edu The Murray State School of Nursing has recently formed a consortium with Murray-Calloway County Hospital and the Purchase Area Health Education Center to build a nursing simulation center to help train and recruit nurses to meet the current need across the area. Dina Byers, dean of the School of Nursing Read More

School of Nursing to hold ceremony

For the first time at Murray State, nursing students will don the age-old white coat – a traditional symbol of the medical profession. Traditionally, white coat ceremonies were reserved for students graduating from medical school. This is the first time in the field’s history that students entering the nursing profession are taking part in a Read More

School of Nursing helps sick student

Bethany Ezell, senior nursing student from Paris, Tenn., contracted Stevens-Johnson Syndrome right before the spring semester, forcing her to take the semester off. With the recent expense of receiving treatment and having regular visits with a physician, Ezell’s bills have built quickly. The Murray State School of Nursing has come together to assist its friend Read More

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