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  • third year at PLU, he began an internship with MultiCare Health Systems, working as the CFO’s “right-hand man.” He was offered a job before graduation. Now, Burris lives in North Tacoma with his wife Claire and 18-month-old son Van and has worked at Sound Physicians for eight years. As regional president, Burris delivers Sound Physicians’ strategic and operational management of inpatient care for health systems nationwide, and leads a dynamic team that measurably improves quality, satisfaction and

  • professional school programs (i.e., osteopathic or allopathic medicine (DO or MD), physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), physician assistant program (PA), pharmacy (PharmD), dentistry (DDS or DMD), optometry (OD), or podiatry (DPM). “PNWU knows that PLU students are well prepared for success, and we know PNWU offers high-quality programs where our students thrive,” continued Auman. “In addition, this partnership will allow us to recruit more pre-health sciences students, increasing our role in

  • . Award Criteria Award recipients will be selected for the following kinds of contributions: Contributing to outstanding and sustained improvements in customer service to faculty, staff, students, alumni and other constituents. Significantly improving or enhancing the quality of work and/or campus life in ways that make a substantial difference for colleagues and constituents. Promoting interdepartmental teamwork, enhancing communication, and inspiring commitment and productivity. Developing creative

  • , featuring a selection of businesses owned by Lutes who build community around quality wine and food. Alumni share the stories behind their businesses, as well as the passion for their craft. Read More À la Carte Explore a variety of standalone features on PLU’s à la carte menu of Lute-owned businesses. From coffee to entrées to desserts, these alumni work hard to perfect their tasty products. Read More VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2 RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University’s flagship magazine, published three times a

  • Wisconsin. It was abroad that Blakney learned about the problems facing developing nations. She saw Panamanians with parasitic infections, primarily a result of poor water quality and sanitation. She saw how simple yet inaccessible preventive treatment was for the locals and decided she wanted to dedicate her life’s work to similar issues. Blakney’s recent field of study is new. Previously, she focused on hospital-acquired infections. “It was a big transition but I’ve really enjoyed it so far,” she said

  • reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes. Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions. Develops basic computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements. Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements. Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas. This position allows

  • program – which is gaining national attention – was conceived two years ago, according to Terry Miller, dean of PLU’s nursing program at a quality committee meeting at MultiCare. The board was concerned with the readmit rate for congestive heart failure patients. The patients were found to quickly return to the hospital after failing to understand the discharge paperwork – sometimes written in English, but most often not – failing to take their meds properly or at all, or ignoring diet and exercise

  • interactive manikins includes two adult men, two adult women, a birthing mother, a child, and a baby. Some of the manikins have skins that can be replaced to simulate different ages and also simulate a transgender patient. "PLU has an outstanding reputation in the Pacific Northwest for producing high quality nurses. This new center ensures that our students will get the practice they need and uphold this reputation for decades to come."- School of Nursing Dean Barbara Habermann Dressing the manikin might

  • member. The completed clinical log is placed in the student academic file at the end of each semester. Graduate clinical practice hours are defined as direct or indirect patient care activities that influence outcomes for individuals or populations, including the care of individual patients, management of care for individuals and populations, development and implementation of patient care quality activities, or the development and implementation of health policy. Graduate clinical experiences are

  • campus.” Anna Van Vleet looks out at a viewpoint in Meteora during her J-term study away in Greece. (Photo by Olivia Brownfield) Studying Away at PLUPLU is a globally-focused university that remains committed to providing high-quality study away programs as a high-impact experiential practice that enhances students’ capacity for critical thought, written and verbal expression, intercultural communication, as well as their knowledge about the interconnectedness of the world through the exploration of