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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 20, 2016)- This summer, Taylor Bozich ’17 affirmed what she long assumed to be true about humanitarian work — it isn’t easy. She also reaffirmed that’s exactly the kind of work she wants to do after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University. Bozich…

    CrossFit champion Cheryl Brost ‘92 talks health and fitness with PLU Professor of Kinesiology Colleen Hacker COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford

  • Reproductive Health NewsPLU’s Health Center is fully aligned with Washington State in our shared commitment to ensuring that students have equitable access to sexual and reproductive health services within our scope of care and to informed referrals to resources and services beyond the Health Center’s scope of care.  Our first priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our students, and we recognize the role of sexual and reproductive health as an essential element of overall health.  If

  • www.plu.edu/healthsciences/   The overwhelming majority of students entering the professional schools for the careers listed below have earned baccalaureate degrees, each securing a broad educational background in the process. This background includes a thorough preparation in the sciences as well as study in the social sciences and the humanities. The Pre-Health Sciences Advising Team in the College of Natural Sciences advises students aspiring to careers in the health sciences. Students

  • Information on AnxietyTypes of AnxietyGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) – Constant, severe anxiety that interferes with day-to-day activities. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – Unreasonable thoughts, fears and obsessions that lead you to repetitive behaviors or compulsions. Panic disorder – Characterized by frequent sudden attacks of terror, panic and constant fearfulness. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – A condition that’s triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event

  • Information on AnxietyTypes of AnxietyGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) – Constant, severe anxiety that interferes with day-to-day activities. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – Unreasonable thoughts, fears and obsessions that lead you to repetitive behaviors or compulsions. Panic disorder – Characterized by frequent sudden attacks of terror, panic and constant fearfulness. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – A condition that’s triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event

  • time and energy on getting and using the drug Failing in attempts to stop using Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop taking the PreventionCommunicate with others about your needs Surround yourself with others who set a good example Strengthen the bond with drug-free friends and family Stick with your treatment plan Avoid high-risk situations Get help immediately if you use the drug again ResourcesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration Alcoholics Anonymous

  • time and energy on getting and using the drug Failing in attempts to stop using Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop taking the PreventionCommunicate with others about your needs Surround yourself with others who set a good example Strengthen the bond with drug-free friends and family Stick with your treatment plan Avoid high-risk situations Get help immediately if you use the drug again ResourcesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration Alcoholics Anonymous

  • Establish your support network Tell a friend or call your mental health center if you feel you may harm yourself ResourcesDial: 988 – Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Active Minds American Foundation for Suicide Prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)LOCATION601 121st St S Parkland, WA 98444HOURSMonday – Friday, 8am to 5pmEMERGENCY911 (off campus)

  • PLU’s General Education Program prepares graduates to ask significant questions, engage relevant knowledge, and wrestle with complex issues.

    Understanding PLU's General Education ProgramPLU’s General Education Program prepares graduates to ask significant questions, engage relevant knowledge, and wrestle with complex issues. The program is rooted in the classical liberal arts and sciences as understood within the Lutheran educational tradition, and is grounded in an understanding of scientific perspectives, mathematics, languages, and the longstanding traditions of critical discourse about nature, humanity, and the world. The array

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  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate CurriculumProgram length: 28 months Program start: Depends on gap analysis Total credit hours: 50 Class schedule: For the most part, classes are held Thursday evenings and all day Fridays, with a few daytime courses in the summer and January terms. The Post Graduate Certificate curriculum consists of the specialty track coursework for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The actual start term for individual students and