Susan Stillwell, associate dean for graduate programs in the School of Nursing, has been recognized as the 2014 recipient of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Excellence Award, presented to one nursing educator annually by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The award recognizes a faculty member who systematically investigates questions related to […]
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Susan Moscato Honored
Susan Moscato, former associate dean and interim dean of the School of Nursing, was honored at a dinner celebration on Friday, July 18 for her leadership in adapting the nation’s first Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) ten years ago. The celebratory dinner was hosted for the partners from Providence Health and Services, Portland Veterans Affairs, and […]
Practice Improvement Project Poster Presentation, July 28
Maren Nelson, a 2015 Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner graduate, has been working over the past year to complete her Practice Improvement Project (PIP), a scholarly project designed to improve practice or patient outcomes. Nelson will be presenting her PIP poster on Monday, July 28, from 8 to 8:30 a.m., in Buckley […]
A Journey To Future Possibilities
The School of Nursing hosted a one-day international symposium in downtown Portland on Saturday, July 19 titled “The Portland Model DEU: A Journey to Future Possibilities.” The symposium was held at the Portland Hilton and featured a keynote address by Angela McBride, distinguished professor and university dean emerita at Indiana University School of Nursing. The […]
Mary Pate Takes Helm of AACN Certification Corporation, July 1
Mary Pate, nursing, began her term as chair of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Certification Corporation on July 1, 2014. She will serve a two-year term through June 30, 2016. A board member from July 2009 through June 2013, she was secretary/treasurer in 2011–2012 and chair-elect in 2013–2014. AACN Certification Corporation, the credentialing […]
Nursing Poster Presentation, July 17
Xi Liu, a 2015 Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner candidate, has been working over the past year to complete her Practice Improvement Project (PIP), a scholarly project designed to improve practice or patient outcomes. Liu will be presenting her PIP poster on Thursday, July 17, at 4-4:30 p.m., in Buckley Center room 314. The […]
Take A Bow, Sam Williams
Sam Williams, director of academic services, will be recognized with the Madrina de Salud Award at the Familias Latino Health Equity Conference on June 13 at Portland State University’s Smith Ballroom. Familias gives the award to community members and organizations that exemplify exceptional commitment to Latino health equity. The award recognizes the work Williams has […]
UP Sponsors Third Annual New Columbia Health Fair
The University of Portland co-sponsored the third annual New Columbia Health Fair, “Love Your Body, Everybody,” at the Charles Jordan Community Center on Saturday, April 5, according to faculty sponsor Barbara Braband, nursing. Approximately ten UP nursing students participated in planning, implementing, and evaluation of the event, and worked with 13 community vendors including New […]
Doctoral Candidate Presentation, April 16
Kerri Woelfle, a 2014 Doctor of Nursing Practice/ Family Nurse Practitioner graduate, has been working over the past year to complete her Practice Improvement Project (PIP), a scholarly project designed to improve practice or patient outcomes. Woelfle will be presenting her PIP poster on Wednesday, April 16, from noon to 1 p.m., in Buckley Center […]
Nursing Doctoral Presentations
Vanessa Bourland, a 2014 doctor of nursing practice/family nurse practitioner doctoral candidate, will present on her Practice Improvement Project (PIP), a scholarly project designed to improve practice or patient outcomes, on Monday, February 17, at 8 a.m., in Buckley Center room 209. The title of Barr’s presentation is “Designing an Optimal Care Coordination Model for […]