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last semester with a 3.71 grade point average. Over time, Klauder came to understand how academics and athletics at PLU worked together to make her a more rounded individual. “Watching my nursing buddies being stressed out, it was during my sophomore year I realized that I need swimming because it helped me as a nursing student,” Klauder said. “They balance each other really well. For my mental health, swimming is very therapeutic.” Classes and clinical work in her major have caused her to miss a

said. “You truly cannot replace a nurse’s role in healthcare.” Part of the PLU School of Nursing’s mission is to engage clinical and community partners in compassionate care for individuals, families, communities, and the world. That was no more evident than during the vaccine drive as community members streamed onto the Memorial Gym floor in an effort to protect themselves and others from the deadly virus.  PLU's Olson Gym (pictured) and Field House have been transformed into vaccination clinics

/lutecast. PLU Director of Forensics Justin Eckstein hopes Tacoma voters who have yet to come to a definitive conclusion regarding Initiative 1 will attend the debate at PLU. “The advocating and doubting of standpoints, publicly, offers a mechanism for a community to determine the best course of action,” says Eckstein. “Tacoma citizens are invited to come hear the best reasons for and against an issue that we’ll be voting on a few weeks later.” Eckstein, who also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor

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with one-way mirrors, every session is recorded, and the faculty supervisor is guiding you through your first cases. We are one of only five COAMFTE accredited programs in WA – As a graduate of an accredited program, you will have 500 of 1000 direct client contact hours required for licensure in WA. We place you for your practicum – We have established partnerships with six local community mental health agencies so that you do not have to go out and find one on your own. We value diversity – We

system, collaborate with interprofessional teams to improve health outcomes, and be leaders in the nursing profession.  Our DNP program prepares nurses at the highest level of proficiency as they learn to translate science into clinical practice. Students develop the skills to lead collaboratively, integrate research into care, and design better healthcare delivery systems. Interested in getting a DNP? Connect with PLU today!Attend Info SessionSign up for an info session to see if the DNP program is

enable more professional quality student research projects by equipping psychology lab computers with the “Inquisit” psychology testing software. Emily Mize, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing: Mize will use $900 to enable a wireless projection gateway for a Tablet PC to use statistical and bibliographic software interactively in a classroom setting. Read Previous Program brings people from around the world together Read Next Chinese program receives grant COMMENTS*Note: All

his wife, PLU grad Shannon Park ’96, a licensed clinical social worker, have been there ever since. Even though OSF is decidedly in Comins’ comfort zone, it is no easy task. Each season, he’ll perform in two to three productions, totaling about 120 shows a year, sometimes performing in as many as 10 productions a week. “It’s a grueling schedule,” he said, “but you get used to it. It’s a rhythm. “I would not trade my experience for anything.” “Julius Caesar” plays in OSF’s New Theatre March 25

: The Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTIQ+ Communities Globally.”Bishop is a global health and human rights consultant and has worked in more than 20 countries. She is also a clinical instructor at the University of Washington Department of Global Health and the Consultant Research Advisor for OutRight Action International, a global LGBTIQ+human rights organization. As a consultant, she primarily focuses on HIV, TB, and health access for key populations, as well as on women’s cancers. Her expertise is in

annual one-day fundraiser in November, the PLU community raised more than $40,000 for a new clinical care coordinator and crisis counselor. Royce-Davis says the clinical care coordinator likely will have a background in social work with a clear understanding of community resources related to meeting basic needs both at the university and beyond. They will also be licensed with a mental health background so they are able to provide some direct services for students. “The vision is to continue to think