Marieb College News

Dr. Anne Nolan Honored with The Joan Glacken Faculty Award of Distinction

June 22, 2022 / M. Martinez, Coordinator Nursing / Tags: Dr. Elaine Nicpon Marieb, FGCU School of Nursing, Faculty Awards, Marieb College of Health & Human Services

Congratulations to FGCU School of Nursing Director, Dr. Anne Nolan for being honored as recipient of The Joan Glacken Faculty Award of Distinction. On June 14, Dr. Nolan was presented the award of distinction by award namesake Dr. Joan Glacken, former Marieb Professor & Associate Dean whom retired in May of 2020. This newly established annual reward is presented to acknowledge and honor individuals who have made a long lasting and meaningful impact on Marieb College. The direct and lasting impact of your efforts will resonate though the ongoing development and progression of FGCU, the School of Nursing, and our community at large. Thank you Dr. Nolan for the many years of consistently demonstrating selflessness, compassion, and sacrificed self over the good for all. Congratulations!!

DNP Faculty Earns Honored Professorship Title

June 07, 2022 / Tags: Awards and Recognition, BSN to DNP, FGCU School of Nursing, Faculty Highlights, Honored Professorship

The School of Nursing is pleased to announce that beginning in the Academic Year 2022-2023, Dr. Loureen Downes, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC, Diplomate- ACLM, FAANP will hold the distinguished title of “Elizabeth A. and Jack A. Conner Professor in Nursing”. Pictured from right: Dr. Anne Nolan, current "Elizabeth A. and Jack A.Connor Professor in Nursing," honoree presents professorship to Dr. Loureen Downes.  The individuals selected to hold this honored professorship title will have demonstrated excellence in scholarly activities and shown a commitment to using their own achievements to give FGCU students the most stimulating and up-to-date education available. Congratulations Dr. Downes!

Retirement Celebration in Honor of Remarkable SON Faculty and Leader

May 06, 2022 / M. Martinez, Coordinator Nursing / Tags: Dedicated Service, FGCU School of Nursing, Faculty Highlights, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, celebration

We bid a fond farewell to six of our Amazing School of Nursing Faculty as they prepare to retire soon. Pictured, from left; Dr. Rosann Spiegel, Program Director, Nurse Anesthesiology; Dr. Anne Nolan, Director, School of Nursing; Dr. Lolita Melhado, Assistant Professor, DNP program; Dr. Cheryl Swayne, Assistant Professor, DNP program (will remain through July); Mrs. Katherine Ingram, Instructor I, BSN program; (not pictured) Mrs. Tina Ellis, Instructor I, BSN program. This remarkable group have over 200 years of combined professional Nursing experience. Their individual contributions to the School of Nursing during their time of service at FGCU will span far and wide for years to come. We congratulate each of our retirees. You will be missed. The School of Nursing wishes you each a wonderful and joyous new adventure and a well deserved retirement.

CAN @ FGCU Wins 2021-2022 Team Excellence Awards

April 29, 2022 / First and Last Name

Members of the Community Autism Network @FGCU were presented with the 2021-2022 Team Excellence Awards at the 25th Annual Celebration of Excellence that took place on Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Alico Arena.

Celebrating Excellence - Department Faculty and Programs Recognized with Excellence Awards

April 25, 2022 / Tags: Anatomy & Physiology, CAN, Community Autism Network, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty Awards, Junior Faculty Teaching Award, Occupational therapy, Team Service Excellence

This past week, faculty in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences were recognized for their Teaching Excellence and their Team Service Excellence.

Exercise Science Student Successfully Defends her Honors Thesis

April 25, 2022 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Exercise Science, Exercise Science Student, Honors Thesis, Student Research, Thesis Defense

Senior Exercise Science student, Maggie Boswell, successfully defending her Honors Thesis Monday morning

Rehabilitation Sciences Students Present at 2022 Eagle X

April 25, 2022 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Exercise Science, Exercise Science Student, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Student, Poster Presentation, Research, Student Research

Physical Therapy and Exercise Science students in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences presented their research at the 2022 Eagle X Event last week! Congratulations to those who were selected to present!

Congratulations to Dr. Dzioba on Publication

April 25, 2022 / Tags: BSN to DNP, FGCU School of Nursing, Faculty Publication, nursing faculty

Congratulations to Dr. Dzioba on her publication in the Nurse Educator journal titled: Telehealth Competencies: Leveled for Continuous Advanced Practice Nurse Development https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35404870/ Well Done Dr. Dzioba. The School of Nursing is very proud of your commitment and contributions to the field of Nursing.