Nursing Praxis Spring 2015 - Seattle Pacific University

Nursing Praxis Spring 2015 Newsletter

A Word From Dean Lorie Wild
Recently, we had the opportunity to celebrate the program completion of 10 students in the RN to BSN program. Being a part of this ceremony always brings special pleasure for me as these students — nearly all of whom practice fulltime in area medical centers or clinics — graduate. The ceremony is a wonderful culmination of their fortitude and commitment to lifelong learning. Read more


	Once a Falcon Always a Falcon — Alumni Connections School of Health Sciences alumni gathered for the annual Homecoming Coffee on February 7. As always, the event provided an excellent opportunity for old friends to become reacquainted, former students to reconnect with faculty, and alumni to celebrate their alma mater. Read more


	Tent City 3 — A Lesson in Serving Seattle Pacific University hosted Tent City 3 in the heart of the campus from December 13, 2014, to March 7, 2015. It was one of those experiences where those who “hosted” were more blessed than those who received. Hosting TC3 gave students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to care for and learn from our short-term neighbors. Read more


	Spring RN to BSN Completion Ceremony The School of Health Sciences recently celebrated as 10 members of another Group Health Cooperative RN to BSN cohort successfully completed their nursing courses. Read more


	Nurse Legislative Day — An Active Learning Experience On February 9, a dozen graduate nursing students from Seattle Pacific University traveled to Olympia, Wash., to participate in legislative advocacy efforts. Read more


		The Future of Nursing — Giving The School of Health Sciences continues to build on its strengths of robust academics and relationship-centered learning. When you donate, you put into action your commitment to excellence in nursing education. Read more


	A Full Pool of Nurse Applicants This year we saw the largest ever application pool to the undergraduate program. There were 97 SPU applicants, 136 transfer applicants, and 44 post-baccalaureate applicants. Read more

From This Place: Alumni and Faculty in Action
Quyen Stevenson, ’98, MSN ’09, received a $5,000 education award, and Christine Hoyle gave a podium presentation in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more

Until Next Time …
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