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  • New nursing labs raise the bar https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/01/25/new-nursing-labs-raise-the-bar/

    foundation in natural sciences and the liberal arts. Along with preparing undergraduates for generalist nursing practice, it prepares others for designated specialties and responds to the education needs of practicing nurses. University Communications staff writer Steve Hansen compiled this report. Comments, questions, ideas? Please contact him at ext. 8410 or at hansense@plu.edu. Photo by University Photographer Jordan Hartman. Read Previous Activist fights against poverty and disease Read Next PLU Idol

  • Table of Contents https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/table-of-contents/

    Stick Injury/Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure/Exposure to Communicable Disease Professional Relationships Nurse Technician N407 Clinical Placements Clinical Attendance Liability Insurance Clinical Evaluations Appendices Appendix A – Incident Evaluation Tool

  • Housekeeping and Infectious Waste Management https://www.plu.edu/occupational-health-safety-manual/bloodborne-pathogen-exposure-control-plan/housekeeping-infectious-waste-management/

    A. General Procedures An infectious waste is an untreated solid or liquid waste capable of causing an infectious disease via an exposure to a pathogenic organism of sufficient virulence and dosage through a portal of entry in a susceptible host. Items such as band aids, diabetic test strips, vomit, or tools that have minimal bodily fluid on them typically are not considered infectious waste, but should still be handled with care.  All infectious waste shall be identified with a biohazard symbol

  • Bedbugs, What You Need to Know https://www.plu.edu/residential-life/resources/health-and-safety/bedbugs-what-you-need-to-know/

    small watermelon seed with very thin but fast legs.Center for Disease ControlWant more information? Take a glance at the recent statement issued by the CDC.What You Need To DoReport any insect bites, or insect sightings immediately. Contact your Resident Adviser (RA) or Resident Director (RD).  Bedbugs are not known to carry diseases harmful to humans, but their bites can be very irritating to some people, so it is  important for residents to report all bites of unknown origin. A pest control

  • Women’s Center History ‹ Resolute Online: Spring 2015 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2015/womens-center-history/

    institutionalizes VAV and MAV. Fall 2014 Jonathan Yglesias is hired as the second Men’s Project Coordinator. Spring 2015 Jennifer Warwick is named to a national Center for Disease Control & Prevention Think Tank on Sexual Violence Prevention on College and University Campuses. Volume 2, Issue 2 RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University's flagship magazine, published three times a year. EDITORIAL OFFICES PLU, Neeb Center Tacoma, WA 253-535-8410 Contact Us Links Features On Campus Discovery Alumni News Class Notes

  • Mental Health: Sleep https://www.plu.edu/wsr/health/resources/sleep/

    time.Drowsy DrivingSleep and HealthGetting good sleep is critical not just for staying mentally sharp, but also for many aspects of physical and mental health. When people get too little sleep on a chronic basis, sleep deprivation may occur, increasing the risk for many health problems. These include heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, and maybe even a shorter lifespan. Depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts are associated with sleep deprivation, too.Even over the short term, too little sleep can

  • Public health concerns update https://www.plu.edu/wsr/news/public-health-concerns-update/

    store or coffee shop or a gym (via equipment) The CDC has also provided useful MPX guidance for young adults that is also applicable to our larger community.Our colleagues at the University of Massachusetts said it best when they shared the following: We recognize that there is risk for stigma or discrimination when communicating about a new disease outbreak. We all have a responsibility to reject any stigmatizing words or actions related to the MPV virus and instead, share accurate information so

  • Dhaval Patel on Forging His Own Path https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/03/19/forging-his-own-path/

    understand that residential life has a major role in the ecology of care that we provide to our students, and we are great partners in helping students connect to the right resources on campus. Read Previous Building Community: A PLU Special Education Major Discovers the Beauty of Returning to His Childhood School District Read Next PLU alumna Jenifer Leavens ’18 leads elementary education at Chief Leschi Schools COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might

  • 2022 Capstones https://www.plu.edu/environmental-studies/capstones/

    construction of the facility from the Puyallup Tribe. Through the use of Ecology and Indigenous Studies, I explore the potential impacts of this facility on climate change, how climate change will subsequently affect the local salmon populations, and how the Puyallup Tribe will be impacted as a result.I would like to thank my capstone professors Adela Ramos and Dr. Rose McKenney, as well as my mentor, Professor Suzanne Crawford-O’Brien, for all of their support and guidance in the development of this

  • Physical Hazards: Thermal Stress https://www.plu.edu/occupational-health-safety-manual/physical-hazards-thermal-stress/

    occupational health standards, workers who are exposed to temperature extremes, radiant heat, humidity, or air velocity combinations that are likely to cause a harmful physiological response must be protected.3.0 Factors Associated With Thermal Stress 3.1 Cold Stress Presence of wet clothing, contact with metals, wind-chill, and difference in temperature between the body and its surroundings directly influence the risk and extent of cold injuries. Vulnerability is increased when cardiovascular disease