University of Kansas School of Nursing

03/13/2026

Congratulations to everyone from our Salina campus who helped out with this initiative. Any opportunity to collaborate with the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Salina Campus and help support the community is a win in our book! ❤️💙

03/12/2026

Take a look back at last week’s Dedication to the Profession Ceremony. Please join us in congratulating our newest group of future nurses! 💙

A recording of the ceremony is available online: https://youtu.be/mQnbEh7P-EY

03/11/2026

👋 Meet Megan Hesseltine, a fourth-semester Bachelor of Science in Nursing student who hails from Stilwell, Kansas. We're excited to feature our student ambassadors this spring as they share their unique perspectives about KU School of Nursing.

As she nears graduation, Megan reflects on her capstone, her most memorable nursing experience outside of the classroom: "My preceptor, Laura, and the whole unit have made a significant impact on my learning experience and have made me feel comfortable to ask questions, learn new things and make mistakes."

03/10/2026

KU School of Nursing-Salina is raising funds for scholarships during the annual Match Madness giving day, hosted by the Greater Salina Community Foundation. Whether you give in person or online, your contribution goes even farther thanks to a 50% match from the foundation.
🔹 Give online at https://www.matchmadnessgscf.org/
🔹 Give in person March 12 at the Salina Fieldhouse

Every donation makes a difference for future nurses! Thank you for your support 💙

03/07/2026

👋 Say hello to Jenna Wiltfong, a fourth-semester Bachelor of Science in Nursing student originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. We're excited to feature our student ambassadors this spring as they share their unique perspectives about KU School of Nursing.

As she nears graduation, Jenna reflects on her experience: "I wish I would have known how many connections I would make and resources that are available for me to succeed at the KU School of Nursing. I think this is one thing that I worried about before starting nursing school — that I would have to figure out everything on my own. But there are so many people around that are willing to help."

For Jenna, one of those people was Jessica Gay, Ph.D., RNC-MNN, CNE, clinical assistant professor, who was always willing to meet and answer her questions about class or to help her prepare for the NCLEX exam.

03/06/2026

As part of a Fulbright Specialist award, Research Associate Professor Frances Yang, Ph.D., recently visited Atlantic Technological University in Ireland. While there, she delivered keynote speeches, mentored researchers and helped establish a research network with ATU. Dr. Yang's work focuses on gerontology and epidemiology.

Read more about Dr. Yang and this exciting collaboration in the most recent issue of ATU Magazine:

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03/05/2026

Yesterday, 61 new Bachelor of Science in Nursing students dedicated themselves to the nursing profession during a ceremony welcoming our spring cohort. This group includes students from 15 Kansas counties, 11 states and five countries.

Rock Chalk! ❤️💙

03/03/2026

Don't forget to join us for the livestream of the Dedication to the Profession Ceremony, officially welcoming our newest cohort of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students!
🕑 Wednesday, March 4, at 2 p.m.
💻 https://zoom.us/j/94413171798

02/26/2026

Last fall, students from KU School of Nursing-Salina toured critical access hospitals in Colby and Scott City to learn about the role of those facilities and career options throughout the state. A recent feature in Northwest Kansas Today magazine shares photos from the trip and reflections from several of our students. 🌻

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02/21/2026

On March 4 at 2 p.m., we will officially welcome the newest cohort of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at the spring 2026 Dedication to the Profession Ceremony.

We invite friends and family to join us virtually: https://zoom.us/j/94413171798

02/12/2026

👏 Debbie Schwartzkopf, DNP, M.S., a double alumna of KU School of Nursing, talked with Biz 417 magazine last month about her visionary leadership in pediatric care. Debbie has dedicated 30 years of service to Children's Mercy, from her days as a student nurse to her current role as chief administrative officer.

She earned her master's degree in organizational leadership from KU School of Nursing in 2010 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in leadership in 2023.

Debbie Schwartzkopf, chief administrative officer, is working to unite the Children’s Mercy and Mercy pediatrics teams in Springfield. One of her first moves is hiring Pediatric General Surgeon Troy Spilde, MD.

02/06/2026

Congratulations to the 193 School of Nursing students who made The University of Kansas fall 2025 honor roll! 🎉

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