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.
The National University Library launched a pilot project through the Center of Excellence that created an opportunity for the librarians to host student research fellows. Hi, my name is Sarah and I was hired as the first ever Student Research Fellow. It has been one of the best experiences I've ever had because I have learned so much and have been given opportunities that have provided me a competitive edge moving forward into my career path. This experience allowed me to work directly with faculty to do research and submit a manuscript for publishing. Also, I was able to apply my new research skills in all the classes I took while I was a fellow, resulting in straight A's in all of my courses. My time, here at the library, is coming to an end as I am getting ready to ship out for Army basic training but I will carry this experience with me forever. Below is a video about my experience here at the National University Library as a fellow. If you are inter...