Political science majors have the LSAT, health science majors have the MCAT and nursing majors have the NCLEX. Every nursing major needs to take the National Council Licensure Examination in order to become registered nurses. But this year, there's a little more pressure with this round of exams. If ACU School of Nursing's first graduating class ... [Read More…]
Nursing students promote Ebola Challenge
A group of nursing students are promoting the #EbolaChallenge to raise money and awareness for the deadly Ebola virus on campus. Alicia Adams, senior nursing major from San Antonio, started the campaign on campus with the help of Laura Edwards. "It is exciting to be a part of something that has an impact on the recipient as well as the ... [Read More…]
Connected by Christ: Nursing students use God’s love to bridge language barrier in Guatemala
It's Sunday morning, the day after their arrival in Montellano, Guatemala. Meghann McLeskey, Allie Greco and Christina Ponomarenko pack into an old church in the middle of the isolated village. The red walls of the building are discolored and peeling because of the immense humidity and the community's lack of money to fix the church. The people ... [Read More…]
ACU Nursing school receives applications
The School of Nursing will admit new students into the program for the 2014-2015 school year. Sixty-four prospective students applied for the School of Nursing this year, six more than last year's inaugural class. This is the second year the School of Nursing has been a part of the University. The application process includes a basic ... [Read More…]
ACU nursing majors to travel to Guatemala
The School of Nursing asks students each spring semester to assist Health Talents International, a group who promotes medical evangelism in developing countries. This year's group will work as a health team to promote women's health. Meghann McLeskey senior nursing major from Burnet, Allie Greco junior nursing major from Allen and Christina ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast – March 21, 2014
On the JMC Network Newscast this week: We take a look at the construction progress in Bennet Gym, ask the ACU student body what they did for Spring Break, take a look at the intense process of applying to the new ACU nursing program, as well as a visit from West Texas Diplomat in Residence, Julie Connor to talk about careers in foreign ... [Read More…]
Nursing School hosts open house of their new facilities
The School of Nursing hosts an open house to show off their new facilities and equipment. Video/editing by JP Festa and Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 09.06.13
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Nursing school seeks healthy first year
ACU has introduced it's new School of Nursing this semester and it is a new experience for both students and professors. Nursing majors now have a new facility located in Zona Luce and students will be able to graduate with an accredited degree. Like the start of anything new, there are a few kinks to be worked out. With a new school of students, ... [Read More…]
Admin renovating to prepare for Ag move
Workers are renovating portions of the Hardin Administration Building and plan to upgrade the Zona Luce Building in anticipation of moving the School of Nursing into Zona Luce. Scot Colley, executive director of risk management and construction, said the renovations in the ad building are being made in the first floor of the southwest wing to ... [Read More…]