RWHC News & Updates

31st Annual $2,500 Hermes Monato Rural Health Essay

posted on 2/7/2023 1:44:00 PM

The Hermes Monato, Jr. Prize of $2,500 is awarded annually for the best rural health paper. It is open to all students of the University of Wisconsin (any campus) as well as graduates within the preceding year.

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Letter 1 of 13: Dear New Nurse...

posted on 2/7/2023 10:25:00 AM

Letter 1: Nurse Residency Program participants letters to a "Dear New Nurse... ". These kind words of support and encouragement are meant for every nurse, in every position, in every stage of their career.

| Categories: Letters from Nurses 2023

Being Proactive

posted on 2/6/2023 11:21:00 AM

As humans we are 100% responsible for how we show up in the world day in and day out. Many of us however don’t even think about the impact that we are having on others, our departments and all of our relationships. We are just going through the motions of day...

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The "Like" Button - Leadership Insights - January 2023

posted on 1/27/2023 11:34:00 AM

As we muddle our way through this challenging world, knowing we are not alone can make all the difference. Love it or hate it, social media is part of how we connect now. Rare is the person who will admit it, but probably rarer yet is one who has never done it...

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February 2023 Issue of RWHC Eye On Health Newsletter

posted on 1/16/2023 9:05:00 AM

This issue includes: Healthcare’s Double Whammy, The War on Misinformation Goes On, Rural Mental Health–Seeds of Change, Leadership Insights: “The ‘Like’ Button”, Upcoming RWHC Leadership Programs, Support the RWHC Healthy Wisconsin Foundation, Rural Ad...

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January 2023 Issue of RWHC Eye On Health Newsletter

posted on 12/13/2022 3:41:00 PM

This issue includes: Who Will Care for Aging Boomers?, Home Is Where the HeART Is, Rural Leading for Tomorrow’s Workforce, Leadership Insights: “Friendship at Work”, Upcoming RWHC Leadership Programs, Support the RWHC Healthy Wisconsin Foundation, M...

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Letter 10 of 10: To the Struggling Nurse Right Now

posted on 11/28/2022 9:35:00 AM

You’re here because you’re awesome! You are strong and you persevered! Congratulations!

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Letter 9 of 10: To the Struggling Nurse Right Now

posted on 11/22/2022 8:42:00 AM

INTRODUCTION: Erin Smital, Nursing Professional Development Educator & Nurse Residency Coordinator, RWHCWe offer a Nurse Residency Program that is designed for the new graduate nurse. It is structured around monthly learning sessions, with a focus on provi...

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Questions for Common Ground - November 2022

posted on 11/22/2022 8:39:00 AM

The season for family gatherings is not without its stress. I have eight siblings, and while it’s evident to the eyes that we are from the same gene pool, we, and our various partners, all have our own strongly-held views on a variety of topics. I am fortunat...

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Letter 8 of 10: To the Struggling Nurse Right Now

posted on 11/18/2022 1:54:00 PM

You freakin’ did it! That was hard, wow!

| Categories: Letters from Nurses 2022

Letter 7 of 10: To the Struggling Nurse Right Now

posted on 11/16/2022 10:30:00 AM

You passed the NCLEX! Great Job! Thank goodness you don’t have to take that test again...

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Column: Health Care Workforce Crisis

posted on 11/15/2022 12:32:00 PM

Article by Steve Rundio,Tomah Journal: "Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to be part of a statewide conversation about how we can improve health and health care in Wisconsin. The event was hosted by Competitive Wisconsin, a non-partisan coalition that ...

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Letter 6 of 10: To the Struggling Nurse Right Now

posted on 11/15/2022 9:43:00 AM

You will get through all the tough things...

| Categories: Letters from Nurses 2022

December 2022 Issue of RWHC Eye On Health Newsletter

posted on 11/11/2022 12:09:00 PM

This issue includes: Our Healthcare Workforce Crises & Trust, Strengthening Rural Workforce & Inclusivity, Practical Advice for Community Partnerships, One ER Physician’s Reflection on “Burnout”, Leadership Insights: “Common Ground”, Monato Essay Prize, U...

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