March came in like a lion for the 4th Cohort of
the SHHS’s MSN Program. Orientation day
for the cohort was held at the Costa Mesa Campus on March 3rd and it
was standing room only in the room. The day was led by Lead Faculty member Dr. Barbara Piper. 27 new students joined
the program that includes four specializations (Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP),
Administration, Informatics, and Mental Health). Faculty from all three SHHS departments (Community
Health, Health Sciences and Nursing) were there for the orientation, either in person, or by teleconference. Dean McNeal attended in person, along with two
of the Department Chairs. The benefits
of advanced degrees in the field of Nursing is well documented, and with FNPs gaining more autonomy, the SHHS remains committed to the continued growth of
theses graduate programs.