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University secured $1.4 million in federal funding to treat health care shortages in Washington state, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, visited campus to see just what those dollars support.“You’re meeting critical needs we hear about all the time,” Murray said to a room of PLU faculty, students and recent graduates after touring campus, specifically the School of Nursing. Wednesday’s tour was the senator’s first official visit to the university, during which she learned about the bachelor’s, master’s

according to the severity/urgency or their presentation. When I have a room assignment, I spend the day listening to stories and investigating symptoms, explaining processes and making people feel comfortable and safe during a time of pain and confusion. Finally, I teach, trying to help people understand what they are experiencing physically and hopefully empowering them to take care of themselves from that moment forward. How did studying Nursing at PLU help prepare you do go to work at Tacoma General

September 15, 2008 Moral issues in health care reform The debate over the nation’s health care system has been swallowed up or sidelined during the last 60 years by war, impeachment, union opposition, and of course political bickering. During this year’s presidential election, the issue is again one of the topics being debated by the candidates, who have radically different views and strategies on the best way to offer health care to the 47 million Americans who are currently uninsured. This

“take the level of patient care to the next level of quality.” That, and be proud of being a Lute, she added. “It’s nurses, most likely, who will make the most enormous difference in the patient’s experience,” she said. “They will be able to spot the trouble and mobilize resources on behalf of the patient.” Smith also noted that faculty in the School of Nursing are highly committed to excellence in nursing education, service, and practice.  These commitments have been repeatedly demonstrated through

October 22, 2012 Care for the world, service to mankind By Chris Albert Brian Bradshaw ’07 was walking down the stairs of his residence hall when he saw a young woman crying in the lobby. She had a bad day and it had destroyed her in that moment. Bradshaw was planning on going skiing that day. He stopped to talk to her and after listening said, “Come with me.” The young woman responded, “But you’re going skiing?” He said, “Yeah and you’re coming with me.” They spent the day on the slopes and

PLU students visit Oaxaca, Mexico, to learn about health care Posted by: mhines / January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024 January Term (J-Term for short), PLU’s month-long term between fall and spring semester, is when many of our students take advantage of our incredible study away options in multiple places around the world. Planned and coordinated by professors and PLU’s study away center, J-Term study away class options range from Marine Biology in the Bahamas to a Political Science course on the

From foster care to doctoral degree: Lizbett Benge’s educational journey Posted by: bennetrr / July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020 By Kolby Harvey '08Guest Writer for PLU Marketing and CommunicationsLizbett Benge ’11 describes her educational journey as “a long and winding road.” It began with her immersion into foster care and deeply influenced her time at PLU, where she grappled with a set of life experiences few of her peers could understand.Benge felt socially isolated, making few significant

Pacific Lutheran University To Launch Accelerated Bachelor Of Science In Nursing To Ease Washington’s Nursing Shortage New program to put helping professionals on the front lines of care in as little as 16 months Posted by: Silong Chhun / April 20, 2022 Image: PLU/John Froschauer April 20, 2022 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & Communications Tacoma, Wash. —  Pacific Lutheran University announced that it will be offering an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, housed in a new PLU

November 1, 2010 What is ‘social justice’? And why should you care? By Kari Plog ’11 In the first floor of PLU’s University Center, students fill the overstuffed couches – some studying, some texting their friends, some just hanging out. It’s what happens at the Diversity Center all the time. The “D Center,” as it is known, is a great place to hang out. It is also a great place to tackle big issues – like power, privilege, equity and inclusiveness. It can be both. In fact, that’s the whole

November 1, 2010 Why does Angela Pierce care about social justice? “Social justice to me is speaking up for those who are left unheard,” said Angela Pierce, “and helping others find their place.” By Kari Plog ’11 Angela Pierce is the daughter of a Filipino mother and a Caucasian father. She never saw herself as white. At some point, however, Pierce realized other people did see her as white. She noticed when she saw people treating her different than they did her mother. It was then she knew