Dean's Message: Making a Difference!
School of Health Sciences Senior undergraduate students are making a difference in the community by conducting school screenings with the assistance of their instructors. Read about the volunteer work of one group of students and their instructor Carol Redfield, in the Villa Academy News Blog.
SHS Advisory Board Bridges the Gaps
How does the School of Health Sciences ensure that what it teaches students matches what employers will need when its students graduate? With an advisory board comprised of regional nurse executives. Learn more about the SHS Advisory Board and the difference it makes.
August 30 –September 2. Twelve Students and their Professors will tour our nursing skills lab and hear lectures from SHS faculty.
The School of Health Sciences is hosting 8 students and 2 professors from Gunma Prefecture from August 14-August 21. Activities include medical English classes and visits to area hospitals. View more photos.
RN to BS Pinning Ceremonies
Pinning Ceremony for the VA-2008 cohort to celebrate the completion of the nursing program:
Tuesday, August 24, 3:30pm- 6:00pm,
Gwinn Commons, Reception to follow.
Group Health and Valley 2009 Cohorts
December 8, 2011
Gwinn Commons, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Undergraduate Information Sessions
Nursing Information Session for PreLicensure Students:
Friday July 2 1:00pm-2:00pm
Friday July 16 1:00pm-2:00pm
Friday August 6 1:00pm-2:00pm
Marston Hall, room 337
Contact the School of Health Sciences
206-281-2233
Undergraduate Orientation
Orientation for the class beginning Autumn 2010 will be held on
Monday, September 27, 2010
7:30am to 4:00pm Bertona 3
School of Health Sciences Mission: The SHS mission is 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.
Highlights
Join the Dean’s Giving Circle
Help make a difference for the future of nursing.Fall Prevention Video
Check out The Good News About Fall Prevention, a community education video produced by SPU nursing students.
New! 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.
Middle School Visit
Senior SPU nursing students visited Hamilton Middle School to teach students about healthy choices. Middle School students also visited SPU to learn about futures career options.View photos of the SHS visit.
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.