If you’re thinking of becoming a nurse, you’ve likely noticed many abbreviations during your research. With multiple nursing licenses available to pursue, it can be difficult for a prospective student to differentiate between them, especially in the case of Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). What’s the difference between LVNs and LPNs? […]
Occupational therapy embraces using horses in therapy programs across the country. Animal use in occupational therapy may not be a new concept, but it isn’t widely utilized yet. Occupational Therapist Assistant Emily Gamache proves that she sees faster results in the progress of her clients when she utilizes horses in her therapy, especially with her […]
Protect your nursing practice with these legal tips from our experts. If you are a practicing nurse, you have countless decisions to make every single day. Some of your decisions can have a lasting impact on your patient, and some can have a lasting impact on you and your career. You must consider how […]
Stanbridge University President Yasith Weerasuriya sat down with former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders and talked about overcoming adversity, her career trajectory, and her advice for the future healthcare leaders of America. Dr. Joycelyn Elders served the country as the U.S. Surgeon General with President Bill Clinton, and she spent her whole professional life […]
Stanbridge graduate Miriam Galindo is a passionate and hardworking individual who has never given up on her dreams of working as a psychiatric nurse. As a recognized valedictorian of her 2017 class, Galindo had been working extraordinarily hard to accomplish these deep-rooted goals for herself. Galindo told us that Stanbridge was the open door she […]
Stanbridge University recognizes the hard work and dedication Mr. Ryan contributes to this educational institution with the 2017 Faculty of the Year Award. Mr. Steve Ryan is the current Lead Faculty Mentor, Writing Center Manager, Faculty Advisor for the Stanbridge Vocational Nursing Student Association, and is a major contributor to student leadership development on […]
Contrary to popular belief, vocational nurses can work in a wide variety of environments. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) have the flexibility of being necessary for many medical facilities and environments. LVNs are simply known as nurses, and nurses are needed all over the world, pretty much anywhere a doctor cares for patients. Most LVNs work in […]
Stanbridge University is proud to announce its first honor society for students and alumni. This year marks the beginning of the Pi Theta Epsilon Delta Psi Chapter for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree program. Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) strives to instill in its members, the ideal of respect for learning, and commitment […]
Stanbridge University is proud to honor six exceptional students who have earned national recognition with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), for their excellent community service and their dedication to helping others, through action and engagement. The PVSA is a prestigious addition to any healthcare professional’s portfolio, and demonstrates engagement and commitment […]
Stanbridge University is proud to announce its first student to win the Newman Civic Fellowship, Ms. Patricia Hansen, a current student in the Occupational Therapy Assistance Program. Newman Civic Fellows are nominated for their commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. These students represent the next generation of public problem-solvers and […]