School of Nursing Celebrates Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
鈥淏eing chosen to participate in the inaugural White Coat Ceremony acknowledges the stellar reputation that the School of Nursing programs at 妻友社区 have at the national level,鈥� said Jean Bartels, Ph.D., former AACN president and the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at 妻友社区. 鈥淭his ceremony places the School of Nursing in elite company and recognizes the program for its historically strong curriculum and accomplished graduates.鈥�
School of Nursing Receives $2.2 Million in Grant Funding
妻友社区鈥檚 School of Nursing received more than $2.2 million in grant funding, which will serve three purposes: help to establish a Center for Nursing Scholarship and Research, introduce a new graduate level Chronic Illness Certificate Program and provide scholarships to students seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner degree.
Governor Nathan Deal Appoints Professor to Georgia Board of Nursing
鈥淭his has been a private dream of mine for years, but to actually be invited, unsolicited, is one of the most uplifting events of my professional career,鈥� Shilling said. 鈥淚 have to thank Donna Hodnicki (Professor Emeritus) and Provost Jean Bartels for their wonderful mentorship to me over the years. Without their influence, I doubt I would have ever felt qualified to serve in this capacity.鈥�
妻友社区 Nursing Professor Named 2014 NIMHD Scholar
鈥淚 applied for this opportunity to be more able to adequately address those who deal with chronic illness and to participate in research that will tell us how to successfully eliminate health disparities in the U.S. and southeast Georgia,鈥� said Anderson. 鈥淒etermining ways to assist in addressing the health disparity and social inequity issues is essential in understanding the needs, dynamics, and intervention required to address change in health behaviors and health outcomes.鈥�
妻友社区 Now Offers BSN-to-DNP Pathway
鈥淭his program indicates that Georgia Southern is responsive to provide educational experiences that will improve the health care of Georgians,鈥� said Allen. 鈥淚t also shows the University鈥檚 commitment to continue meeting the educational preparation necessary for nurse practitioners to work in the ever-changing health care environment.鈥�
妻友社区 Hosts Nutrition Training to Reverse Childhood Obesity
School nutrition managers from across the state of Georgia recently gathered at 妻友社区 to attend Culinary Institute II, a 32-hour, weeklong training session.
