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. 

Earning an associate degree in nursing from the University of Indianapolis will provide you with the basic technical nursing skills. You’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in giving bedside care, most often in hospital settings and extended or acute-care facilities. You’ll be prepared to work directly with patients suffering from common health problems and help others achieve an optimal level of wellness. You’ll also be prepared to continue your education and work toward a bachelor's degree in nursing or explore the nurse practitioner programs.

You will receive personal attention from faculty advisors and you will be invited to join our Student Nursing Association so that you will receive a solid base of support. With the experience students have received inside and outside of the classroom, our pass rates on the licensing exam (NCLEX) are consistently above the national average.

Our ASN students are taught by expert faculty, never by graduate students. Although our faculty have high standards and expectations, they truly care about helping you succeed. They’ll take time to meet with you outside the classroom to give advice, constructive comments, and encourage you. For more information, call (317) 788-3206 or e-mail nursing@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 three 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 Associate Degree in Nursing (this is the Associate of Science in Nursign or ASN). In this program, students attend school for three years to obtain a degree that allows them to take the State Licensure examination. This is a beginning level of registered nurse, and most find that to progress in their careers, they need to complete the bachelors in nursing degree.

 

Fourth, 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.

 

In my next blog, I will talk about our exciting Masters programs in nursing and our Certificate programs.

 

Mary McHugh

Dean, School of Nursing

University of Indianapolis

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.

Senator Hillary Clinton’s senior health policy adviser, Andrea Palm, and the president of the American Nurses Association, Becky Patton, visited the University of Indianapolis campus on April 15, 2008 to discuss the Clinton campaign’s healthcare platform and answer questions from UIndy faculty and students. This visit was part of a tour of nursing schools in the state of Indiana. This event offered a wonderful opportunity for our students, regardless of political background, to discuss healthcare issues with two highly influential shapers of national policy.

For more information about the School of Nursing at the University of Indianapolis, see http://nursing.uindy.edu/.

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 China Experience:
An Educational and Clinical Exchange of Eastern and Western Physical Rehabilitation Practices
Authors: Petrosino, C., Shurig, MA., Bryant, S., Flora, V., McGowan, J., Wahl, A.

A delegation of four Doctor of Physical Therapy students and one faculty member from the Krannert School of Physical Therapy (KSPT) at the University of Indianapolis traveled to China in May of 2007. A community-based capstone project was conducted with a mission to observe and document cultural experiences while providing a mutual educational exchange for the KSPT delegation and Chinese students and faculty. Presentations on spinal stabilization given by the delegation provided current evidence-based trends of the Western physical therapy profession. Development of the interactive educational sessions included a thorough literature review of the culture, preparation of culturally sensitive presentations for select audiences, and the collection of data throughout the experience for analysis.

Study Description
A literature search was performed on the history and culture of China prior to the trip. The students focused their research on cultural sensitivity, traditional Chinese medicine practices, and current rehabilitation techniques in China. Funding for the trip was sought through University grants and private fundraising. From the initiation of the project, each group member independently documented their experience during the literature review, collection of funds, development of lectures, travel arrangement planning, experiences in China, and return from the trip. Data collection of observations while in China gave rich descriptions of the experience while reflective field notes gave individual interpretations. From the collected data, all information was transcribed into a Word document for analysis in a computerized qualitative assessment software program (NVivo 7.0). Common themes were developed from the observations and reflective notes of the delegation. A manuscript was produced reflecting the interactions, experiences, and knowledge exchanged between the KSPT delegation and Chinese students and faculty members. Through individual analysis by group members and coding of textual data into convergent and divergent themes, followed by aggregating convergent themes by group consensus, the most salient findings were elucidated.

Discussion & Conclusions
Exchanging knowledge and gaining understanding between Western and Eastern healthcare methods exposed both parties to specific treatment techniques and philosophies of care that will potentially lead to more effective, integrated treatment approaches to physical rehabilitation. As a community-based project for professional program students, the invaluable cultural experience enabled students to glean greater insight of and appreciation for diversity and culture that will influence their personal and professional endeavors. This project can inform future community-based, service learning, and cultural experiences for professional program students and faculty.

For more information about the College of Health Sciences at the University Indianapolis, please see http://healthsciences.uindy.edu/.

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.

OT, PT&PTA Job Fair
University of Indianapolis, College of Health Sciences


Saturday, April 18, 2009
Martin Hall, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Recruiters & Employers: Contact Vonne Edwards at yedwards@uindy.edu or 317-788-2186.
Students, alumni, and therapists are welcome to attend. Free parking.

For more information about the College of Health Sciences, see http://healthsciences.uindy.edu/.

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.

Gary Karp will speak to occupational and physical therapy students on Friday, April 4, 2008 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall at the University of Indianapolis. This event is free and open to the public.

From http://www.garykarpspeaks.com/speaking.html
Gary Karp is an internationally recognized public speaker, corporate trainer, facilitator, author, and editor.

He has been living — fully — with a T12 spinal cord injury since 1973 when he was injured in a fall from a tree at the age of eighteen.

For his unique and extensive contributions to disability awareness, in 2007 Gary was inducted into the Spinal Cord Injury Hall of Fame as a disability educator.

Since his injury, Gary has earned a graduate degree in architecture, worked for eleven years in the presentation graphics industry as a designer and production manager, then began providing ergonomics training and consultation services to companies in the San Francisco Bay Area where he lives with his wife Paula and their yellow Labrador Retriever, Nava Leah.

A very highly-regarded speaker, Gary is sponsored in part by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center, which funds his speaking in rehabilitation settings and to university students of physical and occupational therapy.

As a corporate trainer on disability and employment Gary makes the business case for working with employees with disabilities. He creates a safe and interactive environment to discuss what some find an uncomfortable topic — and in the process helps bring workplace culture up to speed on the dramatic emergence of people with disabilities — as candidates, and an existing employee's capacity to stay on the job or return more efficiently.

For more information about the College of Health Sciences at the University of Indianapolis, see http://healthsciences.uindy.edu/.

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 College of Health Sciences at the University of Indianapolis includes the Krannert School of Physical Therapy and the School of Occupational Therapy.

We are proud to offer undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

• Physical Therapist Assistant, associate's degree
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Postprofessional master's and doctoral degrees in occupational therapy and physical therapy

 For more information on the College of Health Sciences, see http://healthsciences.uindy.edu/.

For information on UIndy's School of Nursing, see http://nursing.uindy.edu/.

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 campus visit is an invaluable piece of the college selection process. A firsthand account of any college or university, from meeting with students to checking out residence hall rooms , the campus visit often provides students and parents with more information and more insight into the campus experience.

While websites and brochures are helpful, neither carries the impact of actually experiencing a university and meeting its faculty, staff and students. At the University of Indianapolis, students and parents are encouraged to schedule individualized visits, which can include a campus tour, lunch with a student ambassador, sitting-in on a class or meeting with a professor and/or a coach.

 
To schedule a visit, contact the University Of Indianapolis Office Of Admissions at 1-866-421-7173 or schedule online at admissions.uindy.edu/visit. Check online for special visit days and open houses as well, including High School Day, School of Nursing Day, School of Business Day, Future Teacher Day, and Campus Camp-In!

 

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. UIndy is a top choice among students wishing to attend one of the state’s faith-based colleges, but who desire a campus where all students are welcome and diversity is celebrated. Internship opportunities are readily available due to the university’s proximity to downtown Indianapolis. Athletic scholarships, Indiana scholarships and Indiana student grants, in addition to federally sponsored grant and loan programs, help make college affordable; students are encouraged to explore a variety of financial aid options.