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[vc_row gap=”30″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]In these times of physical separation, we as the 天美传媒 community still want to stay emotionally and socially connected! If you have anything to share with the 天美传媒 community, please reach out and email us at\u00a0UMC@northpark.edu<\/a>. We\u2019d love to hear from you and share how all of us are doing while we are apart.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#0d6a93″ css=”.vc_custom_1585774923779{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Employee Thank You \u2013 Sharee Myricks<\/h4>\n

Keep calm and Viking on . . . like Sharee Myricks, 天美传媒\u2019s Director of Diversity and Intercultural Life. Sharee has been working from home on everything from helping students adjust to their new normal, to working on 天美传媒\u2019s accreditation process as a member of the Higher Learning Commission committee. Thanks, Sharee!<\/p>\n

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NPU Social<\/h4>\n

Today Facebook will be hosting a 2020 Graduation event, and our own Dean of the School of Education Rebecca Nelson<\/a> was invited to send in a video! #Graduation2020: Facebook and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0Celebrate the Class of 2020\u201d will kick off Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m. ET\/11 a.m. PT. The multi-hour live broadcast will stream on Facebook Watch (available at\u00a0facebook.com\/facebookapp<\/a>).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#0d6a93″ css=”.vc_custom_1585774923779{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Thank you to our Health Care Workers:<\/h4>\n

Interview with Alum Lauren Lewandowski<\/h4>\n

\"WomanLauren Lewandowski<\/strong>
\nSchool of Nursing 2019 Alumna<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where are you working as a nurse?<\/p>\n

I am currently working at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. I work on the Cardiovascular and Thoracic stepdown unit, so we see any post-operative patients in these services. <\/strong><\/p>\n

How did your education at 天美传媒 prepare you for working as a nurse in crisis situations such as COVID-19?<\/p>\n

天美传媒 prepared me for working as a nurse in this particular crisis situation by instilling the values of holistic-centered care. One professor in particular, Heather Duncan, always reiterated to us that “every patient is a child of god and deserves to be treated with care and respect”. Keeping in mind that there is a person behind the virus and disease processes encourages me to give the best care possible. 天美传媒 prepared us with the critical thinking skills through lab and various rotations to recognize pertinent symptoms of de-compensation\u00a0and how to\u00a0appropriately\u00a0react and escalate the situation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

How did you get the job working as a nurse (i.e. through 天美传媒 career services)?<\/p>\n

I got my Job at Northwestern through an internship secured via the 天美传媒 Nursing program. Northwestern has a program called the “Clinical Role Transition” where you learn on the job skills that ultimately prepare you for that position.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you have an internship while a student at 天美传媒 and if so, where?<\/p>\n

I had several nursing clinical rotations throughout my time at 天美传媒. These included Northwestern, Shirley Ryan, and Swedish Covenant hospitals.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What inspires you about working as a nurse (i.e. doing social good)?<\/p>\n

Seeing the turnaround a patient is able to take after having spent a significant amount of time in the hospital constantly inspires me as a nurse. Whether that be seeing someone pre-operatively and through their course of heart transplant, or a patient who is fighting the COVID-19 virus, it is encouraging to see the patients come full circle. Some patients in particular we are able to form bonds with during extended stays, and knowing that you were able to bring a smile to their face, even for just a small moment, lets you know the hard days are worth it. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What was your journey towards deciding to study nursing at 天美传媒?<\/p>\n

I knew I wanted to be a nurse after seeing a family friend who was a nurse react and help save a child during a crisis situation. She reacted with firm knowledge and composure, and I knew I wanted to exemplify that in my career down the line. 天美传媒 in particular was a school that emphasizes working closely with peers and professors, which was very important for me. In the clinical setting, it is all about teamwork. Being prepared for this field in a like-minded environment gave me assurance that I would have the best foundation to begin my career. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What experiences at 天美传媒 prepared you for a career in nursing?<\/p>\n

天美传媒 partners with exceptional hospitals and facilities through clinical rotations, which offered lots of hands on experience. I had my first clinical rotation on the floor that I am currently working on. Through professors and clinical instructors, connections are able to be made for future jobs. By offering a wide range of simulation activities and floor experience, 天美传媒 allowed me to feel comfortable to enter the field as a new grad. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What year did you graduate and what specific degree did you earn?<\/p>\n

I graduated in 2019 and my degree is a BSN.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What excites you about the field in which you\u2019re working?<\/p>\n

Healthcare is constantly evolving, and there are ample opportunities to continue education. <\/strong>\u00a0I am excited by new technologies or studies that point to more effective practices in patient care. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Why did you choose 天美传媒?<\/p>\n

I wanted to be in a city environment with small class sizes, where the professors were hands-on.\u00a0I had many family friends who were nurses who talked about the reputation of 天美传媒 nurses in their hospitals. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What 天美传媒 values stand out to you (Christian, city-centered, intercultural)?<\/p>\n

天美传媒 being city-centered and intercultural stood out most to me. Having met people from all around the world during my time at 天美传媒, I learned to appreciate cultures different from my own and how to apply that in the clinical setting. <\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#0d6a93″ css=”.vc_custom_1585774923779{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Commencement<\/h4>\n

A huge thank you to everyone involved in the virtual commencement this past Saturday \u2014 students, families, staff, and faculty \u2014 we could not have finished this year so strong without you! If you missed it, here is our virtual commencement video.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GHVXxnR4lE0″ css=”.vc_custom_1589554013795{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#0d6a93″ css=”.vc_custom_1585774923779{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Inspiring Music for Uncertain Times<\/h4>\n

Annie Picard has been at NPU since 1998, teaching our undergraduate and Master of Music students voice lessons and classes. To encourage us now, she has selected music about connection: connection to our earth, emotions, beautiful sounds, joie de vivre, amazing musicians, words, nature, freedom, and peace.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=”15″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The Joshua Tree \u2014 U2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Another fav of mine when those household chores beckon and need some inspiration!”<\/p>\n