Marieb College News

Welcome New Members of the Student Organization of Nurse Anesthesia

September 09, 2022 / M. Martinez, Coordinator Nursing / Tags: B.S.N. to D.N.P. - Nurse Anesthesiology, FGCU, FGCU School of Nursing

The School of Nursing would like to Welcome our New Student Organization of Nurse Anesthesia Members. Annette Castaldo (President) Hailey Peif (Vice President) Titilope Somade (Treasurer) Julia Prior (Secretary) Thank you for your time and commitment to the School of Nursing and dedication to your field. Go Eagles!

Dean's and President's List Summer 2022

September 09, 2022 / First and Last Name

Congratulations to all the Marieb College students who were recognized on the Dean's and President's list, this past summer.

FGCU in Focus: Exercise Science

August 26, 2022 / First and Last Name

Student Spotlight: Nicole Gerdts

July 11, 2022 / First and Last Name / Tags: DPT, DPT Student

BSN Student Volunteers with Panira Clinic to Provide Free Sports Physicals to Students of Everglades City

July 01, 2022 / Tags: Community Outreach, FGCU BSN, FGCU School of Nursing

Rural Everglades City does not have a pediatrics office so Panira Clinic of Naples answered the call to provide sports physicals, for free to the students at the local K-12 school. Ryan Carmak, FGCU BSN student and Dr. Dzioba, Assistant Professor, volunteered to provide support through vision screening, blood pressure screening and BMI measurements which are needed to complete the physical. 16 students received a complete physical by Lawrence Egger PA and were provided with a completed form so they could participate in cross country, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and other physically active sports. This free sports physical clinic was organized in coordination with the Everglades City school and the local community and has been a yearly event since the need was identified post-Irma. Without this service families have to travel to Naples or to Marco Island to receive services taking several hours to complete. With the support of FGCU BSN students, Faculty and Panira Clinic, families waited less than an hour for the service. We are proud of our BSN Eagles! Thank you for your willingness to serve to help others in need. Go Eagles!

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: Celebration, Dedicated Service, FGCU School of Nursing, Faculty Highlights, Marieb College of Health & Human Services

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.