School of Health Sciences Mission and History
School of Health Sciences Mission: Based on our commitment to Christian values, we seek to partner with the community to develop graduates who engage the culture, change the world, and:
- Serve all people with the highest level of professional care.
- Demonstrate competence in a diverse and changing environment.
- Act with wisdom, character, and caring.
- Demonstrate leadership in all aspects of nursing.
- Promote optimum health of body, mind, and spirit.
Our core values are: Excellence; Respect; Diversity; Inquiry; and Caring Presence
History of the School of Health Sciences
Plan ahead and Save the Dates for SHS Special Events:
Wednesday, January 11th: John Swinton RN and Practical Theologian
Public Lecture at Seattle Children’s Hospital (8:00-9:00am/Wright Auditorium- Giraffe Entrance/1st floor SCH)
AUDIENCE: |
Multidisciplinary team at the hospital- nurses, doctors, social workers, and pastoral care staff, many of whom specifically work in pediatric mental health. |
HOSTED BY: |
Pastoral Care Staff at Seattle Children’s Hospital (Martha Dimmers, director) |
PROGRAM: |
Spiritual Care and Mental Illness: The art of "being with" people in the midst of the strangest storms. 40 minutes + Q&A. |
Thursday January 12th: John Swinton RN and Practical Theologian
Forum with School of Health Sciences Faculty & Students (3:30-5:00pm/Marston 337)
AUDIENCE: |
SHS Faculty and students. |
HOSTED BY: |
School of Health Sciences (Moderated by Dr. Lucille Kelley, dean of SHS) |
PROGRAM: |
20-30 min on the ethics of disability in health care, particularly, how the existence of a disability might predispose a person to a certain health care trajectory. To be followed by Q&A. |
Palmer Lecture (Main Plenary, 7:30-9:00pm/First Free Methodist Church Sanctuary- adjacent to campus)
AUDIENCE: |
Faculty, staff, students, and community members with a variety of relationships to the topic at hand. Expecting 300+ people. This is a free, public lecture. |
HOSTED BY: |
School of Theology |
PROGRAM: |
“From Inclusion to Belonging: A Practical Theology of Disability and Humanness.” 45 min + Q&A. |
~January 28, 2012 ~ 9:30 a.m.
2012 Dean's Alumni Reunion Coffee
in Emerson Lounge
Please join us to hear from Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Editor of The Journal of Christian Nursing, who will speak on the topic of 'Vocation Across the Professional Lifespan." Come and enjoy complementary coffee, fun, and fellowship. Renew friendships with classmates and hear what is new in the SPU School of Health Sciences.
RSVP to Claire Johnson at johnsc13@spu.edu or call (206) 281-2027.
~April 15, 2012 ~ 4:00pm
Alumni-Student Networking and Bridging Dinner~
Marston Hall, Room 337
SHS nursing alumni and undergraduate nursing students-- plan to attend the SHS Networking and Bridging Dinner. Alumni will make dinner and share their career experiences with students. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity!!
RSVP to Alum Patti Aramburu at pattia@cascade.org or call (253) 682-9306.
Coming Soon! Matching Gift Opportunity
Nursing Notes: News and Events
RN to BS Program is accepting applications for off-campus program at Valley Medical Center.
Read more about this program and other programs for RN's. Applications are due January 31st .
Alumni News
Welcome to Nursing Notes online! Enjoy a mix of stories, articles, events, and updates to keep alumni connected with SHS and each other.
Local Seattle Area Hospitals Launch RN Residency Programs:
Nurses Recognition Dinner at Group Health
Four School of Health Sciences Students and Alumni attended this year's Group Health Recognition Dinner.
Sarah Faddis Hinkle, Dr. Barbara Trehearne, Grace Barrios, Florentine Heistand and Megan Ernst Kilpatrick
Educational Preparedness
View this "Snapshot" of the educational preparation of nurses across all educational levels.
Highlights
Join the Dean’s Giving Circle
Help make a difference for the future of nursing.
Transcultural Program
SPU nursing students went to Vietnam during Winter quarter. A video of their presentation is now available.
Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission:
Read about "Proof of Competency" related to RN license renewal
Washington Nursing Commission, Department of Health
Washington Center for Nursing - Helpful information for nurses and nursing students
Scholarship Website
The Washington Scholarship Coalition has launched http://theWashboard.org, a new, free, web-based scholarship matching clearinghouse that is Washington-focused. The site is for students, as well as scholarship providers, counselors, and career specialists.
Nursing Shortage
The Nursing shortage is NOT over. Here is the latest summary of the status of the shortage prepared by the Washington Center for Nursing. Nursing Shortage update.
Washington Center for Nursing
The Washington Center for Nursing has relocated to:1101 Andover Park West
Suite 105
Tukwila, WA 98188-3911
Phone: 206-787-1200
Washington Center for Nursing.