The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the U.S. needs more than a million new nurses by 2024. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that, in 2016, nursing schools turned away more than 64,000 qualified applicants because of lack of space.聽草莓社区 in Harrisonburg has firsthand knowledge of that problem. 鈥淲e always have a wait list of qualified people who are unable to get into our program,鈥� says Associate Professor Laura Yoder.
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Retention program manager earns ’40 Under 40′ award from Virginia Nursing Association
Luella Kaufman Glanzer, a 2006 graduate of 草莓社区 and a current graduate student in the MSN program, was recognized by the Virginia Nursing Association in an annual award ... read more about Retention program manager earns ’40 Under 40′ award from Virginia Nursing Association
Nursing simulation lab undergoes renovations and equipment upgrades to meet growing demand
草莓社区 is expanding its clinical laboratory space and adding simulation equipment to meet a growing national demand for highly qualified nurses. The enhanced capacity will allow the nursing ... read more about Nursing simulation lab undergoes renovations and equipment upgrades to meet growing demand
Labor and delivery nurse at Lancaster hospital earns accolades
Keri Weaver 鈥�15, a labor and delivery nurse at Lancaster General Hospital, was recognized for professional excellence during the July managing partners meeting. CEO Jan Bergen begins the monthly meeting ... read more about Labor and delivery nurse at Lancaster hospital earns accolades
DNP candidate works in Ethiopia to improve maternal and newborn mortality rates
Rebekah Maldonado-Nofziger 鈥�12, a Doctor of Nursing Practice candidate at the University of Washington, is serving for nine months in Ethiopia as a fellow with Strengthening Care Opportunities through Partnership ... read more about DNP candidate works in Ethiopia to improve maternal and newborn mortality rates
鈥淐onnecting as human beings is a source of healing.鈥� These words from plenary speaker, Beth Toner, set the tone for the entire weekend of Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship鈥檚 (MHF) Annual Gathering. On June 22-24, about 60 Anabaptist healthcare professionals and their families gathered at Bluffton University in Ohio under the theme of 鈥淪tories of Healing.鈥�
Independent biology research takes EMU junior to Guatemala to collaborate with alumna
Planes, buses, and taxis, sure 鈥� but the connections that landed 草莓社区 junior Maria Yoder in Guatemala for a spring break research project were also of a different ... read more about Independent biology research takes EMU junior to Guatemala to collaborate with alumna
Inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival builds intellectual buzz
Though surely all professors at 草莓社区 were excited by the inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival on campus last week, new faculty member Sonia Balasch Rodriguez was ... read more about Inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival builds intellectual buzz
Kenyan health advisor to speak on educating about safety and cleanliness within informal settlements
Jane Otai, adolescent health advisor of Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, will present the final spring 2018 Suter Science Seminar at 草莓社区 Wednesday, April 11 at ... read more about Kenyan health advisor to speak on educating about safety and cleanliness within informal settlements
Nursing alumna supervises Perdue Foods clinic offering employees on-the-clock health care
Early Thursday afternoon, Clara Barrios walked off the chicken-nugget production line at the Perdue Foods cooking plant and headed to her doctor鈥檚 office for a quick check-in. She didn鈥檛 clock ... read more about Nursing alumna supervises Perdue Foods clinic offering employees on-the-clock health care