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College of Graduate Nursing Professor and Associate Dean of Administration and Research Rodney Hicks, PhD, teaches a safe injections techniques workshop to College of Optometry and College of Dental Medicine students
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Outreach & Events

Building Connections to Improve Health

At the WesternU College of Graduate Nursing, we make a difference in the lives of students, patients, individuals, and communities locally and worldwide. We provide the knowledge and the one-on-one patient care to improve the health in the communities we serve. Our approach to patient care and putting the patient first grounds us in our commitment to humanism.

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Breathtaking Bolivia

“Bolivia’s health care system stands out for its use of traditional healing practices alongside modern medicine. Clinical experiences were supplemented with case studies and guest lectures to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of health care in the context of Bolivian culture. Suddenly it became clearer why Bolivia was recognized as a pioneer of universal health care. The Bolivians have a robust culture and history of social justice, civic engagement, indigenous rights, and overarching human rights.”
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Giving Back to the Community

Every fall as part of their community health rotation, 10 CGN MSN-E students provide educational programs to neighboring Lopez Elementary School students at Lopez Urban Farm. The farm recently introduced animals on site, including goats and rabbits. Berberian and Osawaru developed the Community Chicken Coop Project for their Quality Improvement Project requirement to earn their master’s degree.

The project includes funding approved by CGN Dean Mary Lopez, PhD, MSN, RN, and support from CGN Associate Professor Ruth Trudgeon, DNP, RN, and College of Graduate Nursing Humanism Officer and Assistant Professor Marsha Guillaume, MPH.
A magazine titled "Excellence in Nursing" featuring two women, one seated and one standing, with the headline "Nurses on Boards" and articles about leadership in health and education.

Excellence in Nursing

In this publication, we explore WesternU nurse leaders who are shaping decisions in health and education, CGN students return to Bolivia for a meeting of medicine, tradition, and humanity, and go inside the D.C. conference where DNP students took their voices to the nation’s capital.
The College of Optometry and College of Graduate Nursing held Commencencement ceremonies

Alumni & Friends

CGN graduates are invited to stay in touch and get involved with their alma mater by visiting the Alumni area on our website.

Alumni seeking nursing positions are encouraged to visit the Alumni Career Resources Center. Additional job postings may be found on the Nursing Employment Opportunities