College of Allied Health and Nursing News

Compeer Financial Pledges $300,000 to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato President Edward Inch announced today that Compeer Financial has pledged $300,000 over three years to establish the operational structure and advance the growth of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at the University.

Now available: the latest issue of Pulse Magazine

Check out the latest issue of Pulse, a publication highlighting faculty, students, activities and alumni with the College of Allied Health and Nursing at Minnesota State Mankato.
Minnesota State Mankato Student Nurses' Association student and faculty leaders.

Student Nurses' Association named a national “Stellar School”

The Minnesota State University, Mankato chapter of the Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) received Stellar School recognition during a recent National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) conference.

Spring 2023 Dean's List!

Congratulations to our students who made the Dean's List during the last semester!
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Athletic Training students, faculty, and alumni recognized

Congratulations to Mankato MS Athletic Training students, faculty and alumni who have been recognized for research and outstanding work.

Q & A with a moulage artist

The Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato, answers a few questions about moulage -- the art of applying mock injuries for the specific purpose of training emergency response teams.

RPLS announces 2023 Hall of Fame

Recipients will be recognized during the April 14 Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Day, which celebrates the contributions of students, alumni, faculty and professional partners.

Health Equity focus of March 29 Summit

The College of Allied Health and Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato will hold its annual Health and Biomedical Sciences Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, with this year’s topic being “Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity.”

Registration open: FACS to the Max, April 14

FACS to the Max is designed for FCS educators (grades 5-12), interested high school students, and FCS college students focusing on skills to maximize FCS classrooms.
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'23-'24 scholarship applications open

Scholarship applications for the upcoming academic year are now open!

RPLS faculty weighs in on health impact of PFAS

Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services professor Dr. Jonathan Hicks shared his thoughts about the health impacts of PFAS in this Mankato Free Press article.
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Minnesota State Mankato to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids on Feb. 2

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Education Program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger.
Physical Education faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato hosting the Minnesota Society of Health and Physical Educators (MNSHAPE) Southern Regional Workshop

Physical Education faculty host workshop for current and future educators

Physical Education faculty at Minnesota State Mankato hosted a regional workshop for current and future health and physical educators.
David Hood on the left side, Minnesota State University, Mankato's provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, and Rolando Garcia on the right side, North Hennepin Community College's president, are pictured at a Jan. 11, 2023 ceremony in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Minnesota State Mankato and North Hennepin Community College Announce Maverick Advance Plan for Nursing Students

Mankato, Minn. – Minnesota State University, Mankato and North Hennepin Community College have collaborated on a partnership known as the Maverick (Nursing) Advance (Transfer) Plan, or “MAP.
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Nursing interns support area school nurses

Meet five Minnesota State Mankato nursing students who are serving as Community Health Interns, supporting school nurses across Southern Minnesota.
Haylee Blauert and Jason Jasperson in front of artwork from The book their authored and illustrated called "The Stars in the Sky"

Processing Grief Through Art

Experiential Education Master of Science alumni Haylee Blauert and Jason Jaspersen authored and illustrated a children's book about grief and loss called "The Stars in the Sky".

MSU students teach physical education to homeschoolers

Through Minnesota State Mankato's Health and Physical Education program, students have the opportunity to teach PE to area homeschool students. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.

Social Work newsletter available

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Equity Engagement Space opens

To serve as a place for people of color, LGBTQIA+, and historically excluded groups, the College of Allied Health and Nursing has opened the Equity Engagement Space. The Space was intentionally designed to create a place where unapologetic, healing, and transformative conversations can take place.

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