After successful nursing careers at Widener, two graduates joined forces on social media to share their medical journeys and mentor future health care professionals.
Widener nursing secured a $1.6 million grant over four years to implement Project PRIDE, a program-led initiative to create a workforce that is reflective of the patients and communities served by diversifying the nursing student population.
Commencement is a milestone moment. For Gary and Stephanie Pollino, this commencement season is even more special as the father-daughter duo will both receive bachelor degrees from the School of Nursing.
We asked and you answered. Read more about Priscilla Adenugba and Evan Figueroa-Vargas, the undergraduate and graduate students nominated by their peers to deliver video messages to their fellow graduates.
Widener is more flexible, capable, and effective as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adapting to remote operations has positioned faculty, staff, and students with the agility to stay connected and continue to advance the university's mission.
In response to the growing demand for virtual patient care during COVID, the graduate nursing program at the university鈥檚 Harrisburg campus is preparing students for this latest industry shift through newly incorporated telehealth programming.
Nursing students are stepping into roles to directly assist in local COVID-19 vaccination programs and patient monitoring.
There are many ways to earn a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. Widener鈥檚 program offers an assortment of degree tracks that meet students where they are to help them graduate into the health care field or take the next step in their careers.
Widener nursing faculty and alumni deployed to the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia to lead the city鈥檚 emergency action plan against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite unpredictable circumstances created by the pandemic, Widener鈥檚 clinics and centers remain committed to serving its constituents through virtual connections and support.