MHA Students at Scripps Memorial Hospital

On April 5^th, a dozen MHA students and Dr. Stephen Bowman journeyed to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla to meet one-on-one with the top brass. In an executive session, students met with Gary Fybel, CEO and Sandy Hughes, Executive Director for Human Resources to explore career pathways and develop connections and networks for future internships, residencies and career management positions. This is the first in a series of CEO meetings sponsored by the NU MHA student association.

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NUSNA Goes Big in Texas

There is a saying that, “Everything is bigger in Texas” and that is certainly true about the reputation of the National University Student Nurses Association. Five delegates, recently, flew to Dallas, Texas to represent NUSNA and National University at the 2017 National Student Nurses Association Convention. Stephanie Fraenzl, NUSNA President, was approached by several convention attendees to ask about the operations and successes of the National University association. The President of the California Student Nurses Association was even overheard directing students to our delegates saying, “Ask them how they do that, they have a great association.”

NUSNA was nationally recognized twice at the convention. First, they were honored with an award for their newsletter, The Pulse. Check out the newsletter here. Secondly, they were recognized for their monthly community event, Shower of Blessings. Learn more about participating in this community event here!

NUSNA is a wonderful organi…

How Can a Horse Really Matter?

Dr. Paul Tontz, an academic counselor for the Vets2BSN program, had the opportunity to take part in the Heart of Horsemanship (HOH) Workshop this past weekend. Below is his experience.

"This past warm, sunny weekend for Armed Forces Day, I had the opportunity to participate in a one day Heart of Horsemanship (HOH) workshop presented by Drs. Ellen Kaye Gehrke and Michael Myers and Mr. Tom Gunter at the Rolling Horse Ranch in Ramona. The Heart of Horsemanship is an 8-week program offered to veterans as a complementary approach to treating symptoms associated with Post Traumatic Stress. It is a form of equine therapy where one has a chance to improve confidence, self-esteem, and reduce anxiety while learning to ride and connect to horses in the western tradition. Past participants have reported a positive well-being, reduction of stress and anxiety, and emotional regulation as a result of participation. Admittedly as a therapist in training learning more traditional means for th…

SHHS Dean Wins at the 2016 San Diego “Women Who Mean Business Awards”

Dr. Gloria McNeal, Dean of the School of Health and Human Services (SHHS) won a coveted “Women Who Mean Business Award” today at the 23rd annual Special Awards Reception and Luncheon sponsored by the San Diego Business Journal. The sold out San Diego event was held at the Town and Country Convention Center in Mission Valley. National University (NU) sponsored a table at the event that also raises funds for breast cancer research. Several NU leaders and staff were at the event including all of the SHHS Department Chairs (Drs. Smith, Guertin and Myers), President Dr. David Andrews, Provost Dr. Gangaram Singh, Vice Provost Dr. Joseph Hoey, President Randy Frisch of City University of Seattle, Vice Chancellor Dr. Dave Lawrence and Executive Vice President Nancy Rohland-Heinrich (an Awardee last year). The event recognizes dynamic women business leaders and role models who have contributed significantly to San Diego’s businesses. Dean McNeal joined a select few winners who were honored…

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