Vital Signs Newsletter - March 2024 - University of Mississippi Medical Center

Message from the Dean

Writing my first official dean's message in this edition of the School of Nursing Vital Signs newsletter is exciting. As an alumni and faculty member, I am so honored and humbled to be leading our state’s flagship nursing school.

In Memoriam: Dr. Rene Reeb

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Medical Center extends its sympathy to the family of a former faculty member in appreciation for their contributions to the UMMC School of Nursing.

Dean Dr. Tina Martin is leading the UMMC School of Nursing at a time of expansion to meet the need for more nurses in the state.

Dr. Tina Martin named UMMC School of Nursing dean

Monday, February 26, 2024

University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Dean Dr. Tina Martin has an eye to the future while standing firmly on the history of the state’s first academic nursing program.

Nursing student Katelynn Gipson and Dr. Marilyn Harrington take inventory in the School of Nursing's food pantry.

School of Nursing opens food pantry

Monday, February 5, 2024

Cabinets stocked with protein bars, oatmeal cups, tuna salad kits and boxes of macaroni and cheese are ready at the UMMC School of Nursing for students as well as any staff and faculty members who are facing emergencies. Started in January, the food pantry is also accepting donations.

Dr. Tina Martin speaking at the SON Groundbreaking in June 2023.

Expansion and curricular transformation on School of Nursing dean's agenda

Increasing enrollment, shifting to competency-based education, and launching a traditional BSN program in Oxford are among the items on University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Dean Dr. Tina Martin's agenda. This comes as work has begun on a new home for nursing on the UMMC campus.

Nursing student Shelton Cole shows dental hygiene student, Morgan Kaminski, how to extract from a vile.

UMMC Schools of Dentistry, Nursing team up to tackle HPV

Monday, February 19, 2024

Low HPV vaccination rates in Mississippi, coupled with a rise in head and neck cancer cases, sparked interprofessional collaboration between two schools at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Oxford update

Get the latest news and updates from the SON Oxford Instructional Site at the South Oxford Center on the University of Mississippi campus.

Academic Affairs highlights

In every issue, we will feature some of the academic programs, recruitment efforts and unique programs that set us apart.

Academic technology and innovation update

Active, engaged learners retain knowledge longer than passive learners. Academic technology tools, used with a solid instructional design, offer new ways to engage learners both in person and online.

Development update

The UMMC Office of Development supports the School of Nursing through various funding opportunities. To learn how you can contribute, read more.

IGNITE Job Fair

IGNITE is an essential event for both our junior and senior BSN cohorts. The event provides seniors with information about nursing jobs, and juniors with details about available externships for hands-on experience.

Research and scholarship efforts

Our research and scholarship efforts continue to grow, and with each issue we delve deeper into what is going on in those areas.

Faculty and staff achievements

The School of Nursing is proud to highlight some of the achievements of faculty and staff since the last Vital Signs issue.

Student Affairs and Alumni news

From the Office of Student Affairs, read about upcoming events, impressive student and alumni accolades, student support services and wellbeing resources and alumni updates and accomplishments.

Staff spotlight

Every issue we will spotlight one of our outstanding staff members at the UMMC SON. We value all of our staff members and want you to learn more about them.

Service years and new employees

We celebrate the contributions of faculty and staff through their years of service to the School of Nursing and UMMC. We also welcome new faculty and staff members who have joined since the last issue.

Announcements and upcoming events

See announcements and upcoming events scheduled at the School of Nursing and UMMC.

March 2024