RAIN Newsletters & Alumni Information

May 22, 2025 by Walter Criswell for UND Today Traditional meal, Friendship Dance, sense of belonging reflect culture of caring that makes UND’s RAIN program stand out College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines dean Maridee Shogren (left) and RAIN Nurse Mentor Chantel Vasquez (right) present Quinn Packineau (center) with a Star Quilt. Packineau was joined by […]

As we recognize American Diabetes Month, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight the work of Challsey Scallon, MSN, RN, a University of North Dakota (UND) Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) program nursing alum. With over a decade of experience in diabetes education, Scallon has significantly impacted her community, particularly in diabetes […]

The RAIN MHA Education Pathways program Director Barb Anderson and mentors recently attended the 27th Annual Tribal Leaders Summit hosted by United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, North Dakota, in early September.  During the summit, MHA Education Pathways mentors shared important information about the student support services available through the program. The Education Pathways initiative […]

The Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) Program welcomes back Nancy Joyner, MS, CNS-BC< APRN, ACHPN, as the Student Support Services Mentor. This position expands the mission and vision of the RAIN program to other students enrolled at the UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD), students with American Indian backgrounds […]