Lincoln, Nebraska

The healthcare provider is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. With a proud tradition in the region for more than 30 years, the facility is a holistic provider that focuses on everything patients need for quality care. The provider offers the newest technology and world-class amenities to make the facility a welcoming healing center.

The state nursing association is the Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA). Founded in 1906, the organization helps make the nursing profession better for all in Nebraska through advocacy, education, and professional development. More than 20,000 nurses belong to the NNA.

The capital of Nebraska, Lincoln is a flourishing city located in the southeast corner of the state. Home to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln has been named the happiest city in the country. Its highly-rated schools, interesting museums, and endless things to do make it an ideal place for families and young professionals.

Lincoln began as a village named Lancaster founded in 1856, but leaders proposed renaming the city once the area was considered to be the new state capital. The name Lincoln was chosen after the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Each February, the city celebrates and honors Abraham Lincoln with an official celebration on his birthday with live music, historical reenactments, and exhibits.

Lincoln is the happiest and healthiest city in America, according to national polls by Men's Health magazine. It gets this score because of its short commute times, abundant things to do, and wonderful amenities. Lincoln also has a great event calendar with an event for every season. From Lincoln's Birthday Celebration to the Jazz in June event in the summer, Lincoln always has something going on.

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Lincoln Public Schools is the city's public school district and is the second-largest public school district in the state with 43 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 6 high schools. The district is highly-regarded with great teachers and is ranked as the 11th best school district in the state by Niche.com. Students in Lincoln Public Schools enjoy a low student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1, way below the national average of 17 to 1. Students are offered a variety of academic options both in core subjects and in humanities. All of the district's high schools are listed by U.S. News and World Report's Best U.S. High Schools and several are among the top schools in the state. Several specialty high school interest programs such as Arts and Humanities and Science Focus, are available. There are also 33 private schools in Lincoln.

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Lincoln's shopping scene is diverse, encompassing every type of shopping option you could imagine. The delightful historic downtown is known as the Haymarket District and features boutiques, antique stores, and artisan shops. Lincoln boasts two bustling malls. First, there's the Gateway Mall, home to brands like Express, Bath & Body Works, and JCPenney. Next, there's Southpointe Pavilions, an open-air shopping mall with stores such as Barnes & Noble and Ulta. Lincoln also has big-box stores such as Target, Kohl's, and Walmart.

With so much to see and experience, Lincoln is an excellent place for the arts. For live theatre and music, there's the Lied Center for the Arts, which has a busy calendar throughout the year. In addition to welcoming various visiting performers, the Lied hosts 5 Broadway production tours every season. Local theatre shines in Lincoln as well thanks to the Lincoln Community Playhouse shows.

Lincoln's art museums are engaging and filled with art both from a local and national scale. The Sheldon Museum of Art has a large collection of 19th-century American art including still lifes, landscapes, pop, minimalism, and contemporary art. With free admission and rotating exhibits, it's a great place to spend a few hours. The same can be said at The Great Plains Art Museum, which also features free admission, and has changing exhibits. Local art can be seen at the Lux Center for the Arts, which features 18 exhibitions every year.

Museums of Lincoln aren't just centered around art, however, as the city also includes several specialty museums.  The National Museum of Roller Skating was established in 1980 and celebrates the art of skating with exhibits on inline skating, roller derby, speed skating, roller hockey, and artistic skating. The International Quilt Museum is dedicated to the art of quiltmaking and features over 6,000 quilts from around the world. Its exhibits display the skilled artistry and history of quilts, with some pieces in their collection dating back to the 1700s. Nebraska's 12,000-year history is the focus at the Nebraska History Museum, home of more than 125,000 items.

If you're looking for something a little more fast-paced, try the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed. True to its name, the museum features hundreds of speed-related memorabilia including race cars, pedal cars, and engines. The Speedway Motors Museum also boasts a sizable toy collection with cookie jars, lunch boxes, and toy mascots. For the young and curious, there's the Lincoln Children's Museum. Spanning over 23,000 feet it's the perfect place to learn and play for children and adults of all ages. Engaging exhibits here include a pretend apple orchard, a bank, supermarket, construction zone, and an artist studio plus other fun activities. These kid-sized activities function and look just like the real thing, but on a smaller scale. Even the littlest visitors have their own safe play to play in the Grow Zone, a space for ages 0-3.

When you need to get outside or have a little adventure, Lincoln is just the place. The Lincoln Children's Zoo has over 350 animals to see and teaches its visitors about the importance of saving species. Visitors can ride the zoo train, feed lettuce to a giraffe, and see animals from around the world. Another must-see attraction is the Robber's Cave, an underground cave that you can tour. Established in 1864, it was once used as a storage spot for a brewery, then expanded into an event space. Now it's a National Historic Landmark and features a history-filled tour for all ages. For an activity that's a bit more daring, climb a wall -- inside at the Outdoor Adventures Center, Nebraska's largest climbing gym. Lincoln even has over 6,000 acres of land, with 132 parks, 6 recreation centers, 9 pools, 5 golf courses, and 134 miles of trails. There's also the Pioneers Park Nature Center, a scenic nature conservatory with resident animals to see, gardens to explore, and exhibits to enjoy.

Lincoln is a diverse city with at least 52 languages spoken in the area and its schools.  Filipino cuisine may be found in Lincoln and the surrounding area, with dining options like Lumpia Express in Lincoln, and Pinoy Grill in Bellevue, Nebraska, 1 hour away.

Lincoln is safe for families and is safer than 24% of the country. The city's police department has 350 sworn officers on staff and regularly engages in community crime prevention programs.