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
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On-the-job training prepares Korinne Hansen for veterinary school
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications MCCOOK – University of Nebraska at Kearney senior Korinne Hansen has a love for all things agriculture. The fifth-generation rancher and farmer raises cattle, corn, cane and soybeans on her family’s farm, established in 1887 north of McCook. Her upbringing inspired her to study pre-veterinary medicine at UNK. “Being a farm kid around animals, I just love working with them and always had a passion for them, especially large … [Read more...] about On-the-job training prepares Korinne Hansen for veterinary school
‘Historic class’: UNK summer graduates celebrate special moment
VIEW THE COMMENCEMENT PHOTO GALLERY By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Edna Medina’s graduation cap said it all. Surrounded by images of butterflies, flowers and the Virgin Mary, there was a message for her family. Translated to English, it read: “This is for my parents and my brothers. It’s another accomplishment in my life. I owe this to them, and I will celebrate this with them.” They definitely celebrated. Medina had one of the loudest … [Read more...] about ‘Historic class’: UNK summer graduates celebrate special moment
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
