Spencer Adolphson
Email: sp3nce04@byu.edu
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Professor Sondra Heaston Receives BYU's Muriel Thole Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship
BYU College of Nursing Professor Sondra Heaston was recently awarded the BYU Muriel Thole Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship.
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Dr. Matt Anderson and Nursing Student Lauren Thorpe receive DAISY Awards at the 2025 Symposium
BYU College of Nursing faculty member Dr. Matt Anderson and nursing student Lauren Thorpe each received a DAISY Award at the recent Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium in October.
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2025 Symposium - Graduate Students Share Advice on Finding the Right Job Post-Graduation
During the 2025 Symposium, students had the chance to hear from Dr. Neil Peterson and three current Family Nurse Practitioner graduate program students about how to find the best job after graduation. The students, Susy Vega, DeeDee Long, and Saul Villalobos, have had diverse experiences in nursing ranging from hospital positions to working in public schools and private nursing. With their knowledge and the wisdom of hindsight, they were able to counsel current undergraduates in their search for the right career.
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The Power of Touch - Global & Population Health Nursing: India
This spring, Professors Carly Peterson and Daphne Thomas led a group of 14 nursing students to Rishikesh, India as part of the college's worldwide Global & Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum effort. They spent time working with professionals in the clinics and serving those living in informal housing communities.
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Spiritual Care in a Multicultural Setting - Global & Population Health Nursing: United Kingdom
This summer, BYU College of Nursing carried out the very first Global and Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum in the United Kingdom. Professor Denise Cummins and Dr. Shelly Reed led 11 students as they experienced healthcare in the cities of Preston and Chester.
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Learning About Cultures Close to Home - Global & Population Health Nursing: Utah
Though close to home compared to other Global & Population Health Nursing projects, Global Health Utah gave students a cultural experience that was just as unique and impactful as anywhere else on the planet.
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Learning Nursing in the Faith-Filled Spanish Culture - Global & Population Health Nursing: Spain
Looking back on what he experienced during the Global & Population Health Nursing Clinical Practicum in Spain, there was one special cultural detail that stuck out to fifth-BYU nursing student Justin Kimball: the country’s deep, prevalent Christian roots.
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Dr. Christine Platt Receives the Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children
Dr. Christine Platt was recently selected to receive the Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children. This is a prestigious accolade that speaks to her long-time dedication to children through research and evidence-based practice.
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Unity Through Faith on the Tongan Islands - Global & Population Health Nursing: Tonga
Ten BYU College of Nursing students, accompanied by professors Melanie Livingston and Sarah Davis, had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to practice nursing skills in Tonga and better understand what being part of a faith-filled community means.
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