FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Exciting Week at the HCA East Division Education Fairs! Juliet Soler, FAU College of Nursing recruiter and Susan Morrow from FAU Continuing Education visited four HCA Healthcare hospitals for the Education Fairs hosted by Galen College of Nursing. The fairs provided an excellent platform to engage with nursing professionals and provide information about our graduate programs and continuing education certificates.

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We welcomed our incoming freshman direct admit nursing students during orientation today on the Boca Raton campus as they learned more about our caring philosophy and mission with academic advisors. Go Owls!

Spreading heart health knowledge, Dr. Mary Ann Leavitt, College of Nursing assistant professor, gave an enlightening presentation on cardiovascular disease at Abbey of Delray South today. Thank you, Dr. Leavitt, for educating our local communities about the prevention and treatment of heart disease.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Patricia Liehr as Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s interim Dean starting today. In 2004, Dr. Liehr joined the college as a professor and the first associate dean for nursing research and scholarship. She was awarded emerita professor status upon retiring in 2020. Students, faculty and staff look forward to continuing our journey of academic excellence under your leadership!

The RN-BSN track will hold an informational session on Thursday, July 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. This track is for applicants who have completed a diploma or associate's degree nursing program at an ACEN-accredited institution, possess an unencumbered RN license in the state of residence, and seek to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Click here to register: bit.ly/4cDepeu

Our Freshman Direct Admit track is a full-time four-year program for currently enrolled high school seniors interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Join the FDA virtual information session on Thursday, July 11, from 3 to 4 p.m. to learn more. Click here to register: bit.ly/3XSKA59

Read the farewell message from Dean Safiya George and learn more about our new Caring Science Certificate, AAN Fellows, and recent events in our July newsletter. For more FAU College of Nursing news and updates, click here: bit.ly/CONJulyNews

Our and were among the attendees and presenters for the National Consortium of Florida (NCOF) conference "Caring Connections; Discovering Magic at the Intersection of Technology and Nursing” held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort June 28 and 29. The college also participated as a sponsor.

Join the next meeting of the College of Nursing AI & Machine Learning Club on Monday, July 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 202 at FAU College of Nursing or via Zoom. Open to all Florida Atlantic students, faculty, and staff. Contact David Newman at [email protected] for details.

College of Nursing leadership, Dean Safiya George, Dr. Pat Liehr and Dr. Michelle Broadbent, joins other college administrators at the Florida Board of Governors meeting today at University of Central Florida.

Congratulations to Drs. Lisa Wiese, Beth King and Angela Prestia for their induction into the 2024 Class of American Academy of Nursing Fellows! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2024AANFellows

‘Fit2Drive,’ an algorithm and calculator developed by researchers at Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, transforms assessing older drivers with cognitive decline. Learn more here:
https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/fit2drive-calculator.php

FAU College of Nursing RN-BSN track will hold an informational session on Thursday, June 27, from 1 to 2 p.m. This track is for applicants who have completed a diploma or associate's degree nursing program at an ACEN-accredited institution, possess an unencumbered RN license in the state of residence, and seek to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Click here to register: bit.ly/3RH2Yu9

The 45th Annual International Association for Human Caring conference at College of Nursing this weekend featured presentations and workshops on innovations in caring science. Learn more at https://www.humancaring.org/

FAU's College of Nursing faculty and staff visited four Memorial Healthcare System hospitals this week for the Second Annual 2024 Employee Fair providing information on training opportunities, certificates and advanced degrees. Assistant Professor Dr. Ashley Rivera, Outreach Specialist Juliet Soler and FAU’s College of Business met with RNs interested in continuing education and degrees in health administration.

The Anne Boykin Institute 2024 Summer Academy, hosted at College of Nursing, kicked off today with greetings from Dean Safiya George. The annual event’s theme is Earth Caring - Tending our Common Home. Participants examined relationships among health, justice and environment grounded in caring and met the Academy’s artist-in-residence, Kathy Sherman, who shared her music as it relates to this year’s theme.

FAU College of Nursing's Drs. Ruth Tappen, Jo Ann Bamdas, and Kelley Jackson discussed how brain health impacts memory and wellness in a presentation at the South Healthcare Advocacy Network event today. Hosted by the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center and Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce the gathering included health care professionals and local entrepreneurs from Palm Beach and Broward counties.

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing offers a 25-hour, fully online and on-demand “Teaching/Learning Grounded in Caring Science Certificate” course to provide the essential knowledge for engagement in the innovative process of studying nursing grounded in caring.

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Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing's faculty and students participated in the Men’s Empowerment and Health Fair at Pahokee Elementary School this past weekend, providing healthcare access for rural and vulnerable communities. The CARE Nurse-led Mobile Health Unit that was used, offered free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings, as well as essential health information to the residents.

Register now for the 45th annual IAHC Conference on June 22 and 23 at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Boca Raton campus. The event will feature keynote speakers, Drs. Marilyn “Dee” Ray, Caroline E. Ortiz, and Thomas A. Chavez. Don't miss the opening reception on June 21 at 6 p.m., hosted by the Anne Boykin Institute. The annual conference is coming back as an in-person event for the first time since 2019, with virtual attendance available. Learn more and register: https://www.humancaring.org/Annual-Conference

IAHC is pleased to invite you to attend our 45th Annual Conference. Join us as we meet in person for the first time since 2019. This years conference will be hosted by Florida Atlantic University, in sunny Boca Raton, FL. We have an exciting line up of presentations, posters, and workshops with presenters from around the world.

Register now for in-person and virtual offers. The virtual conference registration includes a sampling of presentations for a total of 6 contact hours. In person registration includes an opening reception with the Anne Boykin Institute, 12 contact hours, numerous opportunities to connect and engage in caring community, and access to virtual recordings after the in person event.

Register now and we'll look forward to gathering anew in community!! Additional information to support your travel available on the IAHC website.

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Emerita Professor Patricia Liehr, Ph.D., will serve as interim dean as Dean Safiya George begins her new role as president of the University of the Virgin Islands.
For more College of Nursing news and updates, read the June newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/2tjxznmk

Meet Alexandra Charles, Doctor of Nursing Practice student at Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing! Alexandra also received her BSN degree here, stating that the caring philosophy of the college is what attracted her as a student. Read the full story here: https://nursing.fau.edu/stories/student/alexandra_charles.php

Hurry! Registration for our fully online, on-demand Telehealth Certificate course is discounted until tomorrow, May 30. The discount code will be applied at checkout. Participants will learn how to deliver skilled telehealth services with competence and care. Register now: bit.ly/TelehealthCertificate

Thanks to our team who participated in the Go Red American Heart Association and Diabetes Coalition event at First Haitian Baptist Church in Belle Glade on Saturday, May 4.