Marian University Updates Nursing School Curriculum, Invests in New Technology

FOND DU LAC, Wis., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nursing school at Marian University, one of the highest-rated and most affordable private schools in Wisconsin, has made a remarkable number of recent accomplishments. They include updating the nursing school curriculum, raising the NCLEX-RN scores of nursing school graduates to among the best in the state and investing more than $1 million in technology improvements.

The department also has placed nursing experts in leadership and faculty positions. That starts with Dr. Kimberly Udlis, (PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP), the Associate Dean and Chief Nurse Administrator for the Marian University Nursing Department.

Under the leadership of Udlis, the nursing department now has four high fidelity simulators that allow students to experience patient care scenarios in obstetrics, pediatrics, acute care and medical surgical. Also, Marian University nursing graduates recently achieved a NCLEX pass rate of 96%, according to official statistics from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) NCLEX Program Report.

Udlis credits the success of her team to "trust, vision, and grit." She said the nursing school focuses on supporting students, guiding them and giving them the resources they need to attain their academic goals.

"Marian is a wonderful university that is dedicated to educating the whole student, which means you're not just a student ID number, you're part of our Marian family," said Dr. Udlis, who previously served as Graduate Program Director at Bellin College and assistant director of advanced nursing practice at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

The Marian University approach to education attracted Udlis. After meeting the department's faculty and staff, Udlis said, "I was so impressed with their dedication, determination, and true sense of caring for their students and each other. I went home and told my husband that I really wanted this position. I wanted to be part of this amazing team."

Asked what she is most proud of since taking her current position in 2017, Udlis said it is the department's team and their dedication to students.
"I know our students, both undergraduate and graduate, have the best faculty and staff to support their success. We see the outcomes of this dedication in our NCLEX-RN pass rates and FNP certification pass rates," Udlis said. "But I'm most proud of seeing the success of our graduates and the wonderful work that our alumni are doing in the community."

About Marian University

Marian University is a regionally accredited, co-educational Catholic University that inspires personal and professional success through an engaging, values-based education. Founded in 1936 by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as a college for teachers, Marian University has grown to offer a full slate of degrees but the focus to liberal arts excellence and a focus on students has never changed. Marian University maintains a commitment to the core values of community, learning, service, social justice and spiritual traditions. Marian University has been named a "High Lifetime Return on Investment (ROI) College" among all public and private Wisconsin colleges and universities by Affordable Colleges Online (ACO).

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