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In The Conversation | What is a professional patient advocate, and why might you need one?
Editor’s note: On October 6, 2026, The Conversation published an article authored by Jennifer Schlinger, clinical associate professor of Social Work at UND. Jennifer Schlinger, University of North Dakota Imagine your mom has just been discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation center after hip replacement surgery. She has the paperwork, the facility’s address – and a long […]
10/9/2026
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Research & Scholarly News | October 2026
Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of September 30, 2026. Congratulations! Dr. Jennifer Schlinger wrote an article that article that was picked up by the Washington Post on October 4: How a Patient Advocate Could Help You Navigate Your Family’s […]
10/9/2026
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Meet the People Behind Academic Advising at CNPD
At UND’s College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD), academic advising takes different forms across programs. Nursing students work with the Office of Student Services, while Social Work students are supported by a dedicated undergraduate academic advisor and graduate students work with faculty advisors. In Nutrition & Dietetics, faculty members serve as academic advisors for […]
9/25/2026
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VIDEO: Dean Shogren and Dean Witte make CNPD + CEHD Homecoming tailgate plans
The Deans Have a Plan! The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) and the College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) are teaming up for this year’s CNPD + CEHD Homecoming Tailgate, and our deans are already making plans for a day! Join us before UND Football takes on Murray State for lunch, good […]
9/23/2026
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