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Sharing the Warmth of Christlike Service
A nursing student recently experienced the Healer's Art as she served unsheltered individuals at a local warming center.
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BYU Faculty Highlighted at Utah Nurse Practitioners Excellence Awards
This year, the BYU College of Nursing had three faculty members recognized at the Utah Nurse Practitioners Award Ceremony: Dr. Christine Platt, Dr. Jennifer Rigby, and Dr. Petr Ruda. The College of Nursing aims to shape skilled and compassionate nurses who strive to practice the Healer’s art. The recognized faculty members' contributions align with this mission to prepare nurses to lead with faith.
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2024 DAISY Award Winners: Cynthia Johnson and Otavio Tobias
The BYU College of Nursing and The DAISY Foundation present awards to students and faculty every year honoring exceptional compassion in nursing. Recipients are nominated because of the difference they’ve made in the lives of those they teach or provide care for. This year, Professor Cynthia Johnson and nursing student Otavio Tobias (BS ’24) were honored with DAISY awards.
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FNP Students Serve Moab’s Children Through Dental Education
As part of an ongoing partnership between BYU Nursing and Moab's Grand County School District, grad students recently brought an educational dental hygiene presentation to a local elementary school.
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Rescue on Snowbird
College of Nursing student Jake Loutensock saved a skier's life at Snowbird resort by performing mountainside CPR. Read his account of the high-intensity experience and what prepared him for it.
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Inspiring the Nursing Community at the RHAU Conference
BYU Nursing faculty and students shone at the recent RHAU conference, where they presented inspiring research from Dr. Adrianna Watson and her team.
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The Nature of Healing
"Nurses Heal Patients, but Who Heals Nurses?" Kris Boyer responds in her emotionally moving symposium address
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Nurses, Are You Culturally Literate?
Nursing students attended the 2024 Transcultural Nursing Society conference, where they expanded their worldview and presented their recent work helping diverse populations
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World Champion Nursing
Dr. Petr Ruda and nine undergraduate nursing students recently volunteered at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George. The group conducted health screenings on senior athletes from all over the world. Read to learn more about what students gained from the experience.
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Going Forth to Serve – BYU Graduate Projects at Home and Abroad
Three FNP graduate students share their recent experiences ministering to others with their nursing skills. Read about the service they've given from BYU campus to Ecuador.
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Celebrating Heritage Through Day of the Dead
Students and faculty recently gathered to commemorate the Day of the Dead, taking time to connect with each other and honor loved ones who have passed away.
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No Man Left Behind: BYU College of Nursing's Exemplary Service to Veterans
The Global and Population Health Veterans Practicum gives nursing students an invaluable opportunity to immerse themselves in veteran culture and become equipped to understand and support a population to which we owe so much.
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Learning Leadership: 2024 Honored Alumna Amanda Orme Addresses Nursing Students
Dr. Amanda Orme, 2024 Alumni Achievement Award winner, spoke to nursing students in a Homecoming Week forum. She shared must-hear insights about leadership and problem-solving in the nursing field, as well as riveting personal experiences that range from the humorous to the heart-wrenching.
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BYU Helicopter Training Transforms Indian Pilgrimage Rescue Efforts
Pilgrims were unprepared as a mudslide came rushing down the mountains. Thousands were caught in the natural disaster’s path. Because of training that was done the previous summer with BYU College of Nursing professor, Dr. Craig Nuttall and Kiley Bearden, Indian nurses were able to use their new helicopter airlift program to take the injured to the nearby hospital.
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Future Leaders in Nursing: BYU Students Lead the Way in Research
Feeling very out of place, Rylie Rasmussen, a fourth-semester BYU College of Nursing student, listened to conference presenters share their research findings. After months of conducting studies and analyzing data, she was mentally preparing for her own research presentation. She felt like the youngest and least experienced person there, and she probably was.
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Finding Inspiration Through "Speed Nurseworking"
To help nursing students navigate the complexities of internships, career options, and other opportunities, the College of Nursing hosted a Speed Nurseworking event.
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The Solution to Upgrading Healthcare: Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners play an impactful role in making healthcare more patient-centered and accessible. Their training as nurses combined with the capacity to provide comprehensive care makes them invaluable in the future of medicine.
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Extending a Warm Welcome to BYU College of Nursing’s Newest Student Cohort
The newest group of BYU nursing students arrived this fall, and they're ready to begin their journey learning the Healer's Art.
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