The brand new nursing program at the University of Northern Iowa has received a $275,000 grant. The grant comes from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. The head of the Department of Nursing and Public Health, Nancy Kertz, says the grant will be used to offer highly realistic simulations for the students. The department plans to purchase two manikins with a range of functions to simulate maternal and critical care patients. Students will learn to recognize and treat pregnancy-related emergencies, and to provide care for patients in an intensive care unit setting. 26 students began the school year this week as the inaugural nursing class at UNI. They all received a $1,000 scholarship renewable for up to three years thanks to those who donated to the Our Tomorrow campaign.
