What do Nursing, Communication, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy all have in common?

They are all among our strongest academic programs at the University of Indianapolis. But what makes these programs so great?

• The School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) includes three years of clinical instruction, during which students receive hands-on experience in local health care facilities
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• Most faculty at the Krannert School of Physical Therapy continue to practice on a part-time basis, allowing students to gain exposure to real-world situations through presentations with live patients.
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• For undergraduate students who are interested in jumpstarting their graduate education, the schools of Physical and Occupational Therapy also offer special programs for early admission.
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UIndy’s Department of Communication also fares well in preparing students for real-world jobs. Majors like Public Relations, Journalism, and Sports Information are each complemented by great opportunities for students to get hands-on training during their undergraduate careers. At UIndy, students have the chance to work for the campus newspaper The Reflector, the campus radio station WICR 88.7 FM, which reaches 22 counties in the state of Indiana, UIndy TV 5, or the student-run public relations agency, Top Dog Communication.

 

If you are a high school junior, and are interested in learning more about any of these programs, come check out our Spring Preview Days:

Health Professions Preview Day: Monday April 1^st, 2013 8:00a.m.–1p.m. EST

RSVP Now at: http://admissions-orig.uindy.edu/rsvp/fhpd/

Nursing Preview Day:  Wednesday April 3^rd, 2013 10:00a.m. EST

RSVP Now at: http://admissions.uindy.edu/visit/son

Communication Preview Day:  Wednesday, April 3^rd 2013 8:30a.m. EST

RSVP Now at: http://admissions.uindy.edu/rsvp/previewcomm

Each of these events will include academic presentations, tours of the facilities, and opportunities to hear from faculty and current students. Come and learn how our excellent faculty, programs and opportunities can help prepare you to achieve your goals!!

Being a pre-nursing student is harder than I originally thought it would be. When you are visiting colleges, the representatives from the nursing departments all tell you about how challenging and competitive the program is. They aren’t kidding. I was told by current nursing seniors that I would have to be willing to give up Friday nights to study once I got into the program, but I have already had to do this.

The courses that the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) School of Nursing requires their pre-nursing students to take are difficult. When I first came to college, I thought “general ED courses, how hard can it be?” It can be hard. I took anatomy & physiology as a high school science in my senior year. College anatomy is all memorization, so I didn’t find it that hard. Physiology, on the other hand, is the hardest course I have taken so far. You can’t just memorize your way through. In physiology, you really have to understand the process. I think I would be completely overwhelmed if I hadn’t taken physiology in high school.

One of the things I am looking forward to most about getting into clinicals (fingers crossed!), is the camaraderie. Even now, I share classes with the same people, which makes it easier to get to know each other. I can only imagine the bonds formed during clinicals, when you only have 64 class mates. I have always felt welcomed by the UIndy nursing school staff, and I truly hope I get to work closely with them in the near future.

The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) motto is “Education for Service”, and that philosophy has long been integrated into nursing courses and the mission of the School of Nursing. In many ways, we “talk the talk and walk the walk”, as they say. It is heartwarming to see how this concept is carried out in the School of Nursing and the variety of ways we endeavor to “pay it forward” in both personal and group-driven projects.

For example, for the past nine years the second year associate degree nursing students have had a community service project that makes and donates baby blankets to a variety of organizations. Initially the project started with two students looking to perform a community service project as part of a course requirement. Five blankets were made that year.  The idea was so well received that it has been offered each year as a way to fulfill the community service project and provide fun and fellowship to the students after the demands of a very busy and stress-filled semester. In December 2012, over 40 students and a handful of faculty, with a wide range of skills, participated. One hundred thirteen blankets were made in just four short hours! All of the materials were donated by students and faculty. All totaled, it is estimated that over the course of the last nine years, 628 blankets have been gifted to the Julian Center, Angel Wings, Centering Pregnancy and the St. Elizabeth Coleman Center.

Another example is the project that nursing faculty member, Christie Flint, coordinates with the United Christmas Service. Each year for the past five years approximately 40-50 students, faculty, and staff from the School of Nursing, School of Occupational Therapy, and Krannert School of Physical Therapy help. During this time, we’ve raised over $2,500 in gift cards and money, provided over 800 gifts, donated several boxes of food and household items, and have helped over 75 people have a better Christmas.

On a personal level, two of our faculty members serve as great role models to students and staff. In addition to her full-time job as a nursing professor, Dr. Marjorie Porter serves as the Executive Director for the Good Shepherd Community Clinic located in the First Presbyterian Church in Martinsville, Indiana. The clinic was started in April 2006 by the health ministry at the church. Funded primarily by the Kendrick Foundation and donations from community groups and individuals, Dr. Porter and several others got the clinic up and running. The clinic is open every Saturday morning and serves uninsured Morgan County adults who are below federal poverty guidelines. Approximately 250 adults are seen each year. The clinic requires a staff of three MDs, one Nurse practitioner, one psychiatrist, one diabetes nurse educator, 12 Registered Nurses, four pharmacists, one social worker, and many lay volunteers to support its mission. 

Dr. Linda Rodebaugh finds time in her busy teaching and clinical schedule to serve on the Planning Board for Camp Healing Tree. She also serves as a group facilitator for the Camp that is held each August. Approximately 70 grieving children and teens attend and share their grief in a safe and nurturing environment. Dr. Rodebaugh also serves as a volunteer facilitator for Caterpillar Kids, a six-week support group for children ages 5-12. Caterpillar Kids is a grief and loss support group offered through St. Francis Hospice.

The University of Indianapolis is taking one of its most popular nursing degree programs online, making it accessible to working nurses throughout the state who want to advance their careers.

UIndy’s School of Nursing first launched its RN-to-BSN program in the early 1990s to help registered nurses – licensed after two to three years of education – to complete their bachelor’s degrees, the level of preparation that is becoming the healthcare industry standard. The program is currently offered in an accelerated hybrid format of weekly class meetings and online content that can be completed in 12 months, and also in on-site formats designed for employees of the IU Health, Hendricks Regional and Franciscan St. Francis health systems.

Beginning this fall, the same UIndy curriculum will be available in an online format that also can be completed in 12 months. Now accepting applications, the online program is open to licensed nurses currently working in Indiana. Financial aid is available, and students will have the flexibility to move from the hybrid to online format, or vice versa, as their circumstances change.

“It opens the door for people who don’t have access to our campus or our partner locations,” said Professor Connie Wilson, director of UIndy’s RN-to-BSN program.

Evolving standards among healthcare providers and nursing professional associations are making the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree more important than ever, Wilson said.

The industry is bracing for a wave of nursing retirements. Enrollment in two-year associate’s degree programs is increasing, but those nurses typically will be expected to complete their bachelor’s degrees within five years of entering the field. And major hospital systems are now adopting the nursing associations’ recommendation that 80 percent of their nursing workforce should hold bachelor’s or advanced degrees by 2020.

“The thrust is coming now from the employers too,” Wilson said, noting that nurses who delay obtaining higher degrees may find their career options limited.

More information about the UIndy School of Nursing’s online RN-to-BSN program is available at nursing.uindy.edu or by emailing nursing.rnbsn@uindy.edu or calling (800) 232-8634.

Fourth year doctoral student, Emily Johnson, from the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Indianapolis writes about her studies and her volunteer opportunities:

"Throughout my time at UIndy in the School of Psychological Sciences, I have learned and developed so many skills that will help me to someday become a competent psychologist. Because of my interest in working with children and adolescents, most of my training has focused on developing competencies in psychological assessment and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and other behavioral and emotional challenges. However, I have also had some amazing opportunities to combine these skills with my love of international travel and working with international populations."

"Between my second and third year in the PsyD program, I spent 6 weeks traveling in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a small NGO (Friendly Planet Missiology, http://www.friendlyplanetmissiology.org/). This organization works with communities and churches in the North Katanga region of DRC to help strengthen and rebuild communities in the midst of incredible turmoil and warfare. After hearing the director speak about the organization at a church meeting, I became interested in traveling with them. Given my ongoing training in counseling and therapy, as well as an ability to speak French, I was a huge asset to the team. While I was there, I visited many communities and villages, learning about their culture, their struggles, and their needs. I visited a nursing school, hospitals, orphanages, and even was able to attend a doctoral dissertation defense! I met with warlords and pastors, orphans and widows. While I did work with community teams to plan upcoming projects, my main job was to listen to a deeply wounded, disenfranchised and neglected society. Despite the astronomical costs of traveling in and to Congo, I am hopeful that I will be able to go back again soon to follow up with projects started and partnerships formed."

"This school year, I will be able to travel to India with the Global Autism Project (http://www.globalautismproject.com/) and to Nicaragua with my practicum training site. Because my true clinical passion is working with children with disabilities, I have looked for opportunities and organizations that work with children with disabilities internationally. The Global Autism Project is an organization that works with international communities to build local capacity to serve children with autism spectrum disorders. While I am there I will get to work at a center for children with autism in Chandigarh, India, helping to train professionals and parents. Similarly, I will have the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua with the faculty supervisors at my practicum site (Cincinnati Children's Hospital) to work at another community center for children with disabilities."

"Through these experiences, I hope to develop skills related to international program development and service delivery for under-served populations and individuals with disabilities. So far, I have had so much fun and learned so much through all my travels, and I can't wait for the adventures to come!"

The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community (CAC) has been selected by Indiana University (IU) to collaborate on a federally-funded, multimillion dollar project to implement the Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations among Nursing Facility Residents.The goal of the four-year effort is to improve medical care and reduce costs at 19 Central Indiana long-term care facilities by reducing the frequency of unnecessary patient transfers to and from hospitals. 

Indiana University received the award from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and invited CAC to collaborate on the project. CAC, which has an impressive record of leading nursing home healthcare initiatives, will coordinate all training for the participating nurses and nursing home personnel. Indiana is one of seven states where such pilot projects are being funded by CMS.

In addition, Dr. Anne Thomas, dean of the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing, has been asked to co-chair the project’s advisory board.

For more information about the project, click here.

In addition to providing research and consulting services to improve the quality of life for all people as they age, CAC offers undergraduate and graduate online programs in Aging Studies.

 

The Univeristy of Indianapolis School of Nursing is consistenly considered among the top Indiana nursing  schools.

The school has recently added a new accreditation to its graduate degrees, with its master's degree program in Nurse-Midwifery earning a 10-year renewal of its initial approval from the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education. 

Learn more about the accredidation and the Nurse-Midwifery masters program at UIndy News.

 

Have you ever been, or considered going, to Belize to provide professional service or as a service-learning student? During the past 3 years, I have fallen in love with my “adopted second home," and have had the privilege of taking several of our MOT and UIndy pre-occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) students and a couple of School of Occupational Therapy faculty there with me on a yearly basis to provide brief OT intervention. This summer I am ever so excited to be teaching Seminar in International Practice, which will allow me and my co-trip leader, Krannert School of Physical Therapy faculty member Dr. Bill Staples, to take 5 postprofessional OT and PT students, 5 DPT students, and 2 OT/PT guests to Belize for 2 weeks in July for service-learning and service-provision activities with a wide variety of Belizean partners. One of the really neat things about these trips is that we are pioneers in most senses of the word (although we do stay in air-conditioned accommodations!), as there are currently no practicing OTs (that I’m aware of) and very few practicing PTs in Belize.

Belize is a developing country, who just won her independence from Great Britain in 1981. As a fairly new nation, she is working to develop sustainable infrastructures, and take care of her people, who comprise a mix of rich cultural backgrounds and lifestyles (including people of Mayan, Mestizo, Asian, Lebanese, Mennonite, Indian, and Creole descent, along with many “ex-pats” who have emigrated there from the U.S., Canada, and Europe). The national language is English; although of course there are those who primarily speak Spanish or one of the Mayan dialects. Belize is truly a beautiful country, with her numerous ruins, caves, beaches, and other “tourist attractions”, but what really brings me back there time after time, and makes me long to be there once I return home, is the openness and friendly, welcoming nature of everyone whom I’ve met there—all are so appreciative of our therapeutic and service-related gifts, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem to us.

When I went on my first spring trip there in 2009 as a co-trip leader of a student trip, I worked to gather oral histories from residents of a retirement center in San Ignacio. The following year I took 3 MOT students back with me to the same facility. Last year, we grew to 8 MOT students, 2  faculty, and a school in addition to the retirement center. This summer, we will partner with the original facilities plus 2 additional retirement centers, another primary school, CARE-Belize (which is like our first-steps, serving children from birth to school-age), NaRCIE (the National Resource Center for Inclusive Education), for school-aged children, a karate club, 2 local physicians, and a hospice nurse providing home care in San Ignacio and Belize City. Whew! The word is out! But I believe we are up to the challenge, despite limited resources—we have brave hearts, after all!

So, I return to my first question: Are you interested in going to Belize to provide professional OT or PT service, or get some life-changing service-learning experience? If so, I can help you fulfill that dream! 

Candy Beitman, EdD, OTR
Associate Professor, College of Health Sciences
University of Indianapolis

National Midwifery Week is being held across the country next week, October 3-9.  The midwifery faculty and students at University of Indianapolis are promoting its annual Blankets for Babies® Campaign to celebrate.

As part of their commitment to be "With women, for a lifetime®," are you aware that midwives are involved in more than just childbirth?  Nurse-Midwives are here to help empower women to take charge of their health and their lives.

For more information, visit the American College of Nurse-Midwives' Web site at www.midwife.org or Barb Winningham, Coordinator, Nurse-Midwifery Track at bwinningham@uindy.edu or 788-3327.

My experience at the American Physical Therapy Association’s 2010 House of Delegates and Annual Conference was very enlightening.  It was very eye opening to see the dedication and thoughtfulness that the selected representatives from each state put into the policies that govern the way we as physical therapists will practice.  The 26 motions presented at this year's House of Delegates included term protection for the terms physical therapy and physiotherapy, which will prohibit the use of these terms in advertisement by other professions not providing physical therapy services by physical therapists.  Other motions proposed that the APTA should issue a statement and take a position in the fight against childhood obesity and that the APTA should issue a statement against torture.

The motion that I was the most intrigued with was RC 16-10 which stated that the APTA would develop strategies to establish collaborative relationships with primary care professional organizations such as the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and many others.  With there being a shortage of physicians choosing to practice in primary care, other medical professions such as Nurse Practitioners are filling that role.  The Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum gives physical therapists the skills and knowledge to effectively screen and direct the care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.  This strategic development will allow physical therapists to take on a primary care role for musculoskeletal disorders and align the profession with the APTA's vision of autonomous practice for physical therapists.  This motion is the step in the right direction for the fulfillment of the APTA’s Vision 2020 and the establishment of direct access in all 50 states. 

As a member of the next generation of physical therapists, I am very encouraged and enthusiastic about the direction that the APTA is taking the profession.  The 2010 House of Delegates has shown me that there are people who are working hard every day to move my profession forward and ensure that our voice is heard in the healthcare world.  My career and the careers of my fellow physical therapy classmates are bright because of the motions passed at this year's House of Delegates.  I look forward to doing my part and serving on the national level within the APTA and maybe even becoming a delegate for my state to help continue the forward progression of my profession. Pictured: Michelle Howze (left) with faculty and students at the APTA 2010 House of Delegates in Boston.

Michelle Howze, SPT, University of Indianapolis
Indiana Core Ambassador, APTA Student Assembly

Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association

CSM as an elected member of the Student Assembly Board of Directors (SABoD) was one of the best experiences I have ever had.  I can’t remember the last occasion that I was so busy but having so much fun at the same time.  Most of the conference for me was spent in meetings, networking with other students, and representing student members as a liaison to some of the sections. The Student Assembly Board of Directors held two business meetings where we reviewed our current progress on the year’s goals and we tackled some new business as well. Check out The Pulse, Student Assembly newsletter, every month to learn not only what the SABoD is working on, but also what is going on with students around the country and the upcoming ways to get involved as a student member of the APTA.   The other SABoD members are some of the hardest working, passionate, and enthusiastic individuals who are giving their all to be the voice for student members.  I am honored to be a part of this group and to now call them my friends! (Pictured: Michelle & Danae, UIndy DPT Students)

As for some of the highlights of CSM, on Thursday night the Student Assembly Meet & Greet was held and the 7,900 students in attendance at CSM were invited to attend this social gathering.  There was a great turnout!  As a member of the nominating committee, I think we will have a stellar slate for next year’s elections because of all the quality students showing interest in the APTA who attended this year’s Meet & Greet.  Another highlight of the conference, I attended the Political Action Committee (PAC) luncheon.  Talk about good food! But the best part was talking with legendary members of the Association and hearing first hand the importance of making a donation to the PAC to ensure that we are able to practice as physical therapists.  I was shocked to find out that only 11% of APTA members contribute, and think about it, only 30% of physical therapists are members of the Association.  That’s a small number of people who are ensuring our future careers as physical therapists!

I must say, I was proud of my fellow KSPT classmates and instructors.  You know you pick a great PT school whenever the majority of your instructors are not only attending this national meeting but also presenting their research.  Likewise, KSPT presence exists in a number of different sections.  The schedule of KSPT events was too long for me to be able to attend them all, but rumor has it, everyone did well.  

I strongly encourage all students to become involved in the APTA.  I promise you, you won’t regret it!  You would be amazed at the “insider information” you will gain that will assist you as you work towards your future career as a physical therapist.  And you will be surprised at the network of physical therapists and student physical therapists you will establish.   Whether it is at the program, state, or national level, jump in and learn first hand the benefits and importance of membership in your professional organization, the APTA.

Danae Alwardt, SPT

University of Indianapolis

Nominating Committee, APTA Student Assembly

The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs for adult learners seeking a bachelor’s degree through Indiana night classes, or for students wishing to complete an Indianapolis MBA program through Saturday classes. The university is a favorite choice among students wishing to attend Indiana nursing schools, physical therapy programs in Indiana and occupational therapy programs in Indiana; all three are ranked among the best of these programs nationally.

The University Of Indianapolis invites you to learn more about our MBA program at one of the following open houses:

April 14 , Wednesday, at The Valle Vista Country Club in Greenwood, IN
April 15, Thursday , at The Marriott in Castleton, IN

Registration begins at 5:30 pm for both events!
RSVP on our website. at  http://www.mba.uindy.edu

MBA - http://blog.uindy.edu/blog/uindy-mba

 

The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, and in the School of Business accelerated degree programs for students wishing to complete an Indianapolis MBA program through Saturday classes. The University also offers a non-accelerated MBA program with evening classes in Indianapolis, an MBA program tailored for nurses, as well as MBA programs on site in area businesses. The entrepreneurial approach of the School of Business has created what is perhaps the most innovative MBA in Indianapolis.

A tour of duty in Iraq is a good excuse to take a break from college, but not good enough for Paul Arthur.

The Greenfield resident is pursuing a Master of Occupational Therapy degree at UIndy, but since February he’s been serving as executive officer for the 55th Medical Company in Baghdad. The 55th is a Combat Stress Control company – “a relatively unique asset,” he says – that provides psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, psychological nurses, occupational therapists and other staff to address the many behavioral health issues that can arise in a war zone.

In his spare time, however, Arthur has been studying gerontology online through UIndy’s Center for Aging & Community. He has completed six hours so far and is signed up for another nine hours this fall.

A seven-year Army veteran, Arthur hopes to come home this winter. Meanwhile, he’s been receiving care packages and correspondence from friends in the School of Occupational Therapy. Among other items, he asked them to send UIndy flags, which he has posted around his camp and office. He chose the university, he said, because of its reputation for supporting military personnel.

“I am grateful for all the encouragement and assistance from the staff at UIndy and my fellow students,” he said via e-mail. “I hope to see everyone soon!”

The study of psychology  includes  understanding the relationship between brain functioning and behavior and cognition, including learning and memory. Some psychologists  study personality and social relationships, while some focus their studies on how we change as we age, or on organizations, families, or clinical conditions.

Many students major in psychology to prepare for a master's degree in psychology or a doctoral degree in psychology. Some psychology students seek  graduate training in social work, occupational or physical therapy, or similar fields. Others use their knowledge to help them become more effective nurses, managers, marketing professionals, or teachers. 

The University of Indianapolis offers small class sizes at a faith-based college that allows for personal interaction and discussion with professors.  With insightful research experiences, the University of Indianapolis helps prepare you for graduate school or employment after graduation. For more information or earning a degree in psychology, visit psych.uindy.edu. For more information about the graduate degree programs at UIndy, visit www.uindy.edu. 

Welcome to the School of Nursing blog! In this discussion, we want to talk about the fantastic opportunities in nursing, and the options to join the nursing profession at the University of Indianapolis—known as UINDY.

Nursing is a GREAT career choice!

First, did you know that nursing is one of the top 5 career choices that is reported to have the best prospects for job hunters?

 

Second, did you know there is a nursing shortage? While other careers are facing layoffs, nursing is considered to be one of the few jobs that will be hiring for at least the next 30 years. While nobody can promise absolute job security in this world, nursing is a career choice that carries a very low probability of its graduates ever facing a poor job market.

 

UINDY has multiple ways you can become a nurse.

First, we have a traditional bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. This is a 4 year program. For the first year, students take pre-requisite and general education core courses (required of every student seeking a college degree). For example, our first year students take Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, English Composition, Math, Speech, and a variety of other courses to fill their schedules. In their sophomore year, they start their clinical nursing courses, including having experiences with real patients in hospitals. They complete their nursing courses and any other requirements in their Junior and Senior year.

 

Second, we have an Accelerated Nursing Program. In this program, people who have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field have the opportunity to complete both their Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in nursing in about 3 years. We call this the AMP program for Accelerated Masters Program. During the first year, students take prerequisite science courses and complete three nursing courses. A typical student in the AMP program will take Anatomy, Microbiology, Nutrition, and a second level psychology course the first semester. The second semester the student will take Physiology, Chemistry (if it has not already been taken as part of the first degree), Pharmacology, Nursing Research and any other pre-requisites still needed. In May, the students start their clinical nursing courses, and receive their bachelor’s degree in nursing at the end of the following summer. Then they complete their masters courses in another year. That means in three years—less time than it would take them to get a traditional BSN degree—the AMP students have two degrees!

 

Third, we offer an RN-to-BSN degree for ASN nurses who wish to complete their BSN degree. The courses in this program are offered mostly in the afternoons and evenings to accommodate working nurses.

 

We hope that you will contact the school of nursing if you are interested in pursuing one of these avenues into the nursing profession. Nursing is the hardest job you will ever love.

State’s list of ‘hot jobs’ includes UIndy specialties

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has released its annual “Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs” ranking, and as in previous years, several careers on the list correspond with the University of Indianapolis’ flagship academic programs in health care and education.

Physical therapists are No. 5 on the list, which reflects such factors as earnings, job availability and projected industry growth. UIndy’s Krannert School of Physical Therapy produces more physical therapists than any institution in Indiana. Also in the state’s Top 10 are registered nurses and medical and healthcare managers.

Other UIndy-related occupations in the “Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs” include occupational therapists, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.

For more information about UIndy’s programs in these fields, see:

Physical therapy

Occupational therapy

Nursing

Healthcare management

The College of Health Sciences will host an open house on March 21, 2009. The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. The university is a favorite choice among students wishing to attend Indiana nursing schools, physical  therapy programs in Indiana and occupational therapy programs in Indiana; all three are ranked among the best of these programs nationally.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will speak at the University of Indianapolis at noon Thursday in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center's Ruth Lilly Performance Hall.

Mayor Ballard will share his vision for the city and his views on leadership with students, faculty and staff. A Q-and-A session will follow.

The event is hosted by UIndy's Center for Business Partnerships through its Indiana Leadership guest lecture series. The series is designed to acquaint students with public issues and encourage top graduates to live and work in Indiana.

UIndy is one of the fastest-rising private universities in the Midwest, with the top physical therapy programs and occupational therapy programs in Indiana, as well as graduate nursing programs and master's and doctoral degrees in psychology.

 

Secure your Future! Earn a UINDY MBA.

The University of Indianapolis MBA program will host an Open House on Wednesday, October 22nd at Ritz Charles in Carmel and on Thursday October 23rd at Steirwalt Alumni Alumni House on the UIndy campus.  This is a great opportunity to meet our professors, explore the different curriculum options and to ask questions in a relaxed setting.

The Open House will be held from 5:30 - 7:00pm, with a social from 5:30pm to 6:00pm and a brief presentation at 6:00pm followed by a question and answer session.

Please visit our website for more information: http://mba.uindy.edu/openhse.php

REGISTRATION REQUESTED

Please RSVP to: mba@uindy.edu or 788-3340.

The University of Indianapolis is located just 10 minutes from downtown Indianapolis.  Directions and maps can be found at http://www.uindy.edu/maps/

The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, and in the School of Business accelerated degree programs for students wishing to complete an Indianapolis MBA program through Saturday classes. The University also offers a non-accelerated MBA program with evening classes in Indianapolis, an MBA program tailored for nurses, as well as MBA programs on site in area businesses. The entrepreneurial approach of the School of Business has created what is perhaps the most innovative MBA in Indianapolis.

Occupational Performance Issues and Predictors of Dysfunction in College Instrumentalists - UIndy professors and students publish recent research in Medical Problems of Performing Artists


Music-related injuries among musicians, including younger musicians, have been well documented; however, minimal research has been completed with college-aged instrumentalists. The purpose of this research study was to describe the presence of physical symptoms in college-age musicians and the impact of these symptoms on music-playing and other daily occupations. Data collection was completed
on college instrumental music majors using two survey questionnaires, which documented the presence of physical symptoms in the upper limb and the impact of these symptoms on function. The results indicate that a significant number of students reported pain or discomfort that occurred during music-playing, at rest, and during other daily occupations. Results were consistent with the literature in regards to the prevalence of symptoms in female instrumentalists as compared to males and the occurrence of more symptoms in those individuals playing string instruments and piano as compared to other instrument groups. Also, as self-reported pain increased, a greater level of dysfunction in occupational performance was found. Results also indicated that when participants were already implementing intervention strategies, this was perhaps a predictor of the presence of pain and dysfunction. Health professionals should be encouraged to provide preventive education for student musicians and to use outcome measures, such as the Disabilities of the Hand, Arm, and Shoulder (DASH) outcome measure, to identify the potential for functional impairments. Med Probl Perform Art 2008; 23:72–78. Rebecca Barton, DHS, OTR, Clyde Killian, PhD, PT, Morgan Bushee, OTR, Julia Callen, OTR, Teresa Cupp, OTR, Brandy Ochs, OTR, Michelle Sharp, OTR, and Katie Tetrault, OTR.

The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as accelerated degree programs for adult learners seeking a bachelor’s degree through Indiana night classes, or for students wishing to complete an Indianapolis MBA program through Saturday classes. The university is a favorite choice among students wishing to attend Indiana nursing schools, physical therapy programs in Indiana and occupational therapy programs in Indiana; all three are ranked among the best of these programs nationally.

The University of Indianapolis MBA program will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 21st in the Alumni House on the UIndy campus.  This is a great opportunity to meet professors, explore the different curriculum options and to ask questions in a relaxed setting.

The Open House will be held from 5:30 - 7:00pm on the 21st, with a social from 5:30pm to 6:00pm and a brief presentation at 6:00pm followed by a question and answer session.

Please RSVP to: mba@uindy.edu or 788-3340.

The University of Indianapolis is located just 10 minutes from downtown Indianapolis.  Directions and maps can be found at http://www.uindy.edu/maps/

The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, and in the School of Business accelerated degree programs for students wishing to complete an Indianapolis MBA program through Saturday classes. The University also offers a non-accelerated MBA program with evening classes in Indianapolis, an MBA program tailored for nurses, as well as MBA programs on site in area businesses. The entrepreneurial approach of the School of Business has created what is perhaps the most innovative MBA in Indianapolis.