Family-friendly study spaces for student-parents open at Georgia Southern
At a recent grand opening, the Family Study Space was unveiled in the Academic Success Center (ASC) on the Armstrong Campus, and gives student-parents a comfortable and soundproof room for studying or one-on-one tutoring with their child. On one end of the room, there are work tables and tablets to complete coursework, and the other side features comfortable bean bag chairs, children’s books and toys. The University also unveiled a similar Family Study Space on the Liberty Campus as a collaborative effort between the ASC, CCAMPIS program and Chante Baker-Martin, Ph.D., Liberty Campus director.
Georgia Southern students saddle up to help special needs children at local equine therapy academy
Two Georgia Southern University students worked closely with the horses and riders, assisting in the session process to enhance the patient’s therapeutic experience. They left the sessions with new, valuable insights emphasizing the intersection between healthcare and animal therapy.
School of Nursing Ranks 8th for the Most Affordable Competitive College
The Georgia Southern University School of Nursing’s RN- BSN Program has been named one of the most affordable competitive college programs for online RN-BSN degrees by Best Master of Science in Nursing.
Georgia Southern University Receives $1.6 Million Grant for Advanced Nursing Education
Georgia Southern University’s School of Nursing recently received a $1.6 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for advanced nursing education. With the funds, Georgia Southern will establish an Advanced Practice Nurse-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (APN-PMHNP) track to uniquely serve the psychiatric and mental health needs of rural and underserved communities, making it the only university in the state to focus on telemedicine training.
Message From the President
There is no way the Georgia Southern community could ever adequately thank all who have shown us support following the tragic loss of five nursing students.
Faculty Spotlight Featuring School of Nursing Professor Melissa Garno
The second video in the Faculty Spotlight series features Melissa Garno, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Nursing. Dr. Garno discusses her role in Georgia Southern’s nursing program, which has been nationally ranked among the best nursing schools for several years.
School of Nursing Celebrates Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
“Being chosen to participate in the inaugural White Coat Ceremony acknowledges the stellar reputation that the School of Nursing programs at Georgia Southern University have at the national level,” said Jean Bartels, Ph.D., former AACN president and the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Georgia Southern University. “This ceremony places the School of Nursing in elite company and recognizes the program for its historically strong curriculum and accomplished graduates.”
School of Nursing Receives $2.2 Million in Grant Funding
Georgia Southern University’s School of Nursing received more than $2.2 million in grant funding, which will serve three purposes: help to establish a Center for Nursing Scholarship and Research, introduce a new graduate level Chronic Illness Certificate Program and provide scholarships to students seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner degree.
Governor Nathan Deal Appoints Professor to Georgia Board of Nursing
“This has been a private dream of mine for years, but to actually be invited, unsolicited, is one of the most uplifting events of my professional career,” Shilling said. “I have to thank Donna Hodnicki (Professor Emeritus) and Provost Jean Bartels for their wonderful mentorship to me over the years. Without their influence, I doubt I would have ever felt qualified to serve in this capacity.”