University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions

04/10/2026

Hey Class of 2026! Don’t miss the Torch Walk & Senior Sunset! Details below! 👇

Join us for our first annual Torch Walk and Senior Sunset! Walk with fellow alumni and students as we symbolically pass the torch to the next graduates from USI.

We will start in front of the Fuquay Welcome Center, where all seniors will receive a candle. They will be welcomed by Rileigh Holman '13, President of USI Alumni Council. Rileigh will light a ceremonial torch and lead the group on a short walk through campus, which will end at the Gazebo by Reflection Lake and include food, sunset-themed mocktails, music and yard games.

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Rebecca Grisham-Whitehouse, a 2017 BSN grad, whose suggestion for a new medication protocol at Deaconess was voted Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) of the year! When she received the news, one of the first people she contacted was Dr. Susan Seibert, USI Teaching Associate Professor of Nursing.

“Every time I give an unusual med, I hear Susan’s voice telling me we never give meds unless we know what they are for, as well as the five rights of medication administration: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route and right time,” says Rebecca. “Patients with dysphagia diets or NG tubes need to have their medications crushed, but there are several common medications that should never be altered.”

Rebecca’s CHIP suggestion recommends that pharmacy automatically reviews medication lists for those on special diets to determine which pills can be crushed–a critical step to improve patient safety.

At Deaconess, Rebecca is a member of the Nursing Evidence-Based Practice and Research Council. Thank you for helping improve outcomes for patients every day!

04/09/2026

Virtual Lunch and Learn on Tick‑Borne Illnesses & Alpha‑gal Syndrome (AGS)

🗓 April 22 | ⏰ 12–1 p.m. CT

Treatment review for nurses & pharmacists

Earn 1.0 contact hour

04/08/2026

College is more than just classes and credits—it’s an incredible opportunity to grow, think creatively, plan intentionally and show up confidently.

Join us as we go beyond the syllabus to embrace a growth mindset and explore:

🔥 Cultivating lasting motivation
💭 Shifting your attitude to unlock academic success
📅 Discovering smart study planning strategies
✅ Creating a realistic, effective 5-Day Study Plan

📅 Wednesday, April 15
🕝 2:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 HP 3122 | USI

Sign up now: https://www.usi.edu/kinney-student-success

04/08/2026

We can’t improve what we don’t hear about. The Campus Climate Survey is open now, and this is your chance to speak up about safety, belonging and access to resources on campus. Takes about 5 minutes for most people, and it’s completely anonymous.

Don’t skip this one! Your voice matters! https://conta.cc/4tcBBII

04/07/2026

Happy World Health Day, Screagles! Here are three tips to help keep you happy and healthy!

04/06/2026

On Apri 14, the USI student organization STELLAR will be hosting a speaker from Boston, who is living with Alzheimer's disease. 🧠 💜

Sean Terwilliger will share his personal experience with diagnosis, the challenges he has faced while navigating daily life and healthcare, and the insights he has gained throughout his journey. The event will also include a Q&A session and refreshments.

While this event is especially relevant for current and future healthcare providers, it is open to, and would be meaningful for, anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and the lived experiences of those affected. 🤝

Here are the details:
Tuesday, April 14 | 6–8 p.m.
Forum 3, Wright Administration Building

04/03/2026

Time is running out! Who’s the professor or instructor that’s made the biggest impact on your college experience? Show them some love by nominating them for the Kinney College Excellence in Teaching Award before the deadline TONIGHT at 11:45 p.m.!

Don’t miss your chance—submit your nomination here: https://conta.cc/40unjqA

04/01/2026

Yesterday, we were honored to welcome this year’s Sigma Theta Tau inductees as we celebrated a meaningful milestone in nursing leadership. Induction into this international honor society reflects excellence, integrity and a deep commitment to the nursing profession. This year's organizational call to action is "Lead Together."

A special thank you to our guest speaker, Miranda Wahnsiedler, a two-time USI nursing alum (BSN '11 and MSN '16), who shared her experience as a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville.

Congrats to the newest members of USI's Sigma Nursing- Omicron Psi Chapter!

04/01/2026

Happy OT Month! 🎉

Happy Occupational Therapy Month from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)! We're so proud to recognize the incredible work that OTPs do to help clients live their most fulfilling lives every day.

That's why this April, in celebration of both and , we're spotlighting just some of the many incredible AOTF volunteers who help drive the profession forward through their dedication to service. Stay tuned for our first spotlight later this week!

04/01/2026

Nothing better than seeing our USI dental hygiene students spreading smiles and healthy habits in the community! 🦷💙

03/31/2026

All the love for the Rynkiewich family! 💜💛 What an impactful event!

USI Occupational Therapy Assistant Program