By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s an easy way to measure the quality of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s health science programs. Just look at the acceptance rates. Over the last three years, 87% of UNK students who applied for admission to a clinical program or professional school were successful. This includes acceptance rates of 100% for pharmacy, optometry and chiropractic programs, 99% for nursing, 86% for radiologic technology, 73% … [Read more...] about UNK uses full-service approach to support health science students
Health Science Explorers
At UNK Health Careers Fair, high schoolers learn there are plenty of jobs available
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The ongoing shortage of health care workers is a regular topic of discussion for Sarah Barfknecht. It comes up during her classes at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she’s studying business administration and health care management, and at her job as a human resources intern with Kearney Regional Medical Center. “There’s definitely a lot of open positions,” Barfknecht said. “I don’t know that there will ever … [Read more...] about At UNK Health Careers Fair, high schoolers learn there are plenty of jobs available
Health Science Explorers program addresses state’s workforce shortage
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Erin Huddleston recognizes the impact health care providers have on their patients. The Kearney Catholic junior was born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that damages the lungs and digestive system. She’s been around doctors and other medical professionals her entire life and felt the joy they can bring to people struggling with a medical issue. “I want to help others have that same feeling,” she … [Read more...] about Health Science Explorers program addresses state’s workforce shortage
UNK hosting health sciences summer camp for high schoolers
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting one-day summer camps for high school students interested in health care careers. The Health Science Explorers camps are open to students entering grades nine through 12 who want to learn more about health care professions and UNK’s health sciences programs. There are two locations and four dates to choose from. Camps are scheduled for June 18 and July 8 at the UNK campus in Kearney and June 24 and July 13 in … [Read more...] about UNK hosting health sciences summer camp for high schoolers
