Updates from the School of Health Sciences
With the retirement of Dr. Lucille Kelley from her position as dean of the School of Health Sciences on March 22, 2012, we are happy to announce that Dr. Cindy Price, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, will be serving as our interim dean until July 1, 2012.
Professor Kelly Marley, Associate Dean Undergraduate Nursing and Dr. Susan Casey, Associate Dean Graduate Nursing will be aiding Cindy in the leadership of our school.
Dr. Cindy Price
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
cprice@spu.edu 206-281-2179
Professor Kelly Marley
Associate Dean Undergraduate Nursing
kmarley@spu.edu 206-281-2964
Dr. Susan Casey
Associate Dean Graduate Nursing
caseys@spu.edu 206-281-2649
We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Lorie Wild will be assuming the position of Dean of the School of Health Sciences effective July 1, 2012.
Nursing Notes: News and Events
Welcome to Nursing Notes online! Enjoy a mix of stories, articles, events, and updates to keep alumni connected with SHS and each other.
John Swinton, RN Visits SPU
John Swinton RN and Practical Theologian in Seattle
On Wednesday January 11, 2012 John Swinton, RN, Mental Health Nurse and Practical Theologian from Aberdeen University, Scotland spoke at an SHS sponsored event at Children’s Hospital on the topic of “Spiritual Care and Mental Illness: The Art of Being with" people in the midst of the strangest storms” . The next day me met with SHS faculty and students speaking on the “Ethics of disability in Health Care: How the Existence of a Disability Might Predispose a Person to a Certain Health Care Trajectory”. John was at SPU to deliver the Palmer lecture.
The School of Health Sciences co-sponsored John’s visit in collaboration with the SPU School of Theology.
2012 Dean's Alumni Reunion Coffee
Alumni joined us to hear from Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Editor of The Journal of Christian Nursing, who spoke on the topic of 'Vocation Across the Professional Lifespan." Alumni, faculty and staff enjoyed complementary coffee, fun, and fellowship.
Local Seattle Area Hospitals Launch RN Residency Programs:
Educational Preparedness
View this "Snapshot" of the educational preparation of nurses across all educational levels.
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
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Transcultural Program
SPU nursing students went to Vietnam during Winter quarter. A video of last year's presentation 2011.
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
New Fellowship - Public Health Associate Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support is looking for prospective associates for the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP). PHAP Fellowhip