Graduate School of Nursing class speaker Heather Lovelace reflects on honor of serving patients
New orthopedic nurse practitioner will focus on doors opened, lessons learned By Sandra Gray June 03, 2021
Heather Lovelace, MS, FNP-BC, RN, has ventured into student leadership, medical aesthetics, global health missions, health care policy and advocacy, teaching, and more during her time as a Doctor of Nursing Practice student. The Graduate School of Nursing Class of 2021 speaker will reflect on her and her classmates’ multifaceted, often-unexpected experiences during their years training together when she speaks at the 48th Commencement exercises on Sunday, June 6.
“Before you start the journey of graduate school, you think you have an idea of what it will be like, but it ends up being a totally different adventure than you expect,” said Lovelace. “It s not an easy path in health professions because everything you re learning and doing
Devils Lake residents included in 2021 All North Dakota Academic Team
Billie Jo Lorius, Erin Wood and K. William Boyer
BISMARCK, N.D. – Seventeen North Dakota community college students have been named to the 2021 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students.
Four Students from the Devils Lake Community were chosen for this prestigious honor with varying degrees ranging from nursing to English education. According to the awarding team, nominations for this award are based soley on outstanding academic performance and service to the college and community. Reciepients will receive a certificate of congratulations from Gov. Doug Burgum, an award certificate, a medallion and a monetary award. Recipients will also eligible for scholarships from Dickinson State University, Mayville State University, Minot State University, Valley City State University, North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. The Un
Heather Lovelace working as aesthetics nurse practitioner; serves in new teaching associate position By Kylee Denesha February 16, 2021
Heather Lovelace, FNP-BC, RN, fourth-year DNP student in the Graduate School of Nursing, came to Massachusetts to earn her doctorate degree. The California native and former Division III women’s basketball player became interested in nursing during her undergraduate years at Whitman College in Washington.
“I found when I was doing the clinical shadowing with nurse practitioners, I really enjoyed their approach to clinical care,” Lovelace said. “I studied biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, so I was not a nurse prior to coming to UMass Medical School. Through the Graduate Entry Pathway Program, I was able to become a registered nurse and find my footing in the field.”