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Nursing Students from Baylor University, Belmont Abbey College and Texas Christian University Embark on Mission-Driven Internships with Mercy Ships this Summer
June 3, 2025
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Mercy Ships, a global nonprofit organization that delivers healthcare to communities in medical deserts by operating fully volunteer staffed hospital ships that provide free, life-changing surgeries and medical care, today announced the inaugural cohort of its mission-driven internship program, The Mercyship. This two-week international service-learning experience for nursing students will take place aboard the hospital ship Africa Mercy in Madagascar this Summer. Five exceptional students from Baylor University, Belmont Abbey College and Texas Christian University (TCU) have been selected to participate in the immersive opportunity combining clinical shadowing, spiritual reflection, and cultural exchange.

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Pinning & Recognition Ceremony for Class of 2025
May 23, 2025
Pinning May 2025

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2025 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing hosted its Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on May 16, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, Texas. 

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Dean Plank Announces Retirement Plans
May 7, 2025

Linda Plank, Ph.D., Dean of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing since 2021, announced today during a faculty meeting in Dallas that she plans to retire in Summer 2026. A nationwide search for the next Dean of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing will commence later this month.

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Supporting Real-Life Challenges Facing Today's Nurses
April 30, 2025
National Nurses Week

Through this year’s theme of The Power of Nurses, National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2025), Karen J. Foli, Ph.D., offers three suggestions for nurses to get support for substance use in healthcare organizations.

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LHSON Shares Exciting U.S. News Rankings
April 8, 2025
US News Rankings

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is pleased to share the news of its placement in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Graduate School rankings. 

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The Heart Behind Healthcare
January 17, 2025
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Baylor University has a long tradition of training healthcare providers who influence how the best care is delivered to patients in Texas and beyond. For many Baylor alumni who become practitioners and leaders shaping the field of medicine, their careers can become callings, and often the Baylor experience makes all the difference in the work they do.  So often, family plays a pivotal role in an individual’s career choice. So it was with Tammy Rodriguez, D.N.P. ’22. 

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Pinning & Recognition Ceremony for December 2024
December 20, 2024
Pinning Dec 2024

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2024 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing hosted a Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, Texas. Graduating students were from the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Distance Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.

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LHSON Hosts 3rd Annual Endowed Scholarship Celebration Dinner
November 7, 2024
Endowment dinner

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing joined together in celebration of its annual LHSON Endowed Scholarship Celebration Dinner. Hosted on Thursday, November 07, 2024 at the LHSON Academic Building, over 120 guests gathered for a heartfelt evening as eight new endowment plaques were presented.

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Baylor Connections Podcast
October 25, 2024
Baylor Connections

In this Baylor Connections episode, Dr. Karen Foli discusses a lifetime of addressing needs in nursing and examines her new role at Baylor.

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LHSON Partners with International Leadership of Texas
September 20, 2024
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On Friday, September 20, six faculty members of the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing participated in a BMI screening event with the International Leadership of Texas. The LHSON faculty supervised seven of its DNP students as they worked alongside undergraduate students in collecting BMIs on 963 children grades 3-12. 

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The Lariat - Nursing School Celebrates National Healthcare Simulation Week
September 12, 2024
Sim Week 2024

National Healthcare Simulation Week, Sept. 16-20, celebrates healthcare simulations, which have been in use for around 20 years. The Louise Herrington School of Nursing shared their perspective on the importance of “SIMs” in the nursing school.

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LHSON Hosts 2024 Annual Alumni Reunion
September 7, 2024
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) joined together in celebration of its annual LHSON Alumni Reunion. Hosted on Saturday, September 07, 2024 at the LHSON Academic Building, over 75 alums gathered for a buffet brunch and nursing showcase experience. Guests experienced first-hand our school motto: Learn.Lead.Serve.® in a modern and memorable way. Alums had the opportunity to stroll three floors of the nursing school with new and dear friends to experience interactive, inspiring and nostalgic nursing themes.

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Baylor Magazine fall 2024 - A Family’s Inspired Philanthropy
September 6, 2024
Albees

As many Baylor Parents have experienced, it wasn’t until their daughter, Reese, was deep into her college search that Baylor became more than a name on a list for Ron and René Albee, of Spicewood, Texas. Reese determined in high school that she wanted to be a nurse. Baylor made the short list of schools, and it was during Reece’s first two years at the Waco campus that René and Ron had their first encounter with supporting scholarships at the Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON).

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Baylor Lariat - New Nursing School Chair Addresses Need for Mental Health Professionals, Research
August 29, 2024
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Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing, located in Dallas, appointed Dr. Karen Foli as the inaugural Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health Nursing.

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LHSON Pinning & Recognition Ceremony - August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024
Pinning August 2024

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our August 2024 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing hosted a Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on August 16, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Fellowship Dallas, 9330 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas. 

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Baylor Announces Karen J. Foli, Ph.D., as Inaugural Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health Nursing
July 24, 2024
Karen Foli

Baylor University has announced the appointment of Karen J. Foli, Ph.D., RN, ANEF, FAAN, as the inaugural Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health Nursing, the first endowed chair position in the history of Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON). She comes to Baylor from the Purdue University School of Nursing and will begin her tenure with the LHSON on Aug. 1.

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LHSON Hosts 2nd Annual CompassRN Student Nurse Summer Camp 2024
July 10, 2024
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted its 2nd annual CompassRN Student Nurse Summer Camp on Wednesday, July 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. welcoming 30 campers (9th & 12th graders from local schools) plus four adult volunteers. The camp allowed students to hear from nursing faculty, nursing students and tour the LHSON and Clinical Simulation Building. They learned about nursing school programs and admission requirements and observed a few basic nursing skills in the simulation lab. The priority focus was on the campers engagement and interaction so they could gain an understanding of what it looks like to be in nursing school. 

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LHSON Celebrates 15th Anniversary of FastBacc Program Track
July 8, 2024
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing celebrated the 15th anniversary of FastBacc®, a 12-month accelerated track for a post-baccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Commemorating the milestone moment, a reception was held after the FastBacc® Summer 2024 White Coat Ceremony on Monday, July 8, 2024. The festivities, attended by many alumni and faculty, included recognition of key donors and past FastBacc coordinators.

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LHSON Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Gamma Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary
May 21, 2024
STTI May 2024

The Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Eta Gamma chapter, Honor Society of Nursing, at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024. Established in 1984, student members are invited to join based on their academic achievements and leadership potential. Currently, there are 402 Eta Gamma chapter members. 

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LHSON Pinning & Recognition Ceremony May 2024
May 17, 2024
Pinning May 2024

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2024 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted a Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 12, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, Texas. Graduating students were from the Traditional track; FastBacc® track, DNP tracks, and our U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, which is notably ranked #2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, LHSON’s Nurse-Midwifery program ranked No. 22 nationally and our DNP program ranked No. 66 in the Best Graduate Schools section.

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2024 DFW GREAT 100 Nurses Awards
May 3, 2024
Laura Zebreski

Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is proud to have twenty-six nurses recognized over the years as DFW Great 100 Nurses. For 2024, we congratulate nurse leaders, Dr. Laura Zebreski (pictured) and Dr. Halli Carr. The prestigious event was held on May 03, 2024 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. As stated by the DFW Great 100 Nurses, more than 50,000 nurses practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and it helps raise the awareness of the contributions of nurses to patient care, research, leadership, education and community service.

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Baylor Graduate Programs Ranked by 2024 U.S. News & World Report
April 9, 2024
US News & World Report April 2024 - USAGPAN

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is pleased to share the news of its placement in the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) 2024-2025 Best Graduate School rankings. 

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D Magazine's Excellence in Nursing 2024 Awards
March 12, 2024
D Magazine Excellence in Nursing 2024

Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is honored to have two of its esteemed faculty members celebrated as D Magazine’s 2024 Excellence in Nursing award winners to include:  Dr. Janice Edmonson, DNP, MSN-CNS, APRN, CNE, Clinical Assistant Professor and Dr. Adrianne R. Duvall-Ingram, DNP, APRN, CNEcl, FNP-BC, Harris and Anne Clark FastBacc® Endowed Professor, FastBacc® Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor.

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LHSON Appointment of New Associate Dean
January 8, 2024
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) congratulates Kathryn A. Osteen, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CNE on her appointment as Associate Dean for the Pre-Licensure Program and Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Osteen will serve alongside Dr. Lisa Jones, also an Associate Dean for the Pre-Licensure Program, over all three tracks in the undergraduate program including: Traditional, FastBacc® and Distance Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (DABSN).

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LHSON Pinning & Recognition Ceremony for Fall 2023
December 15, 2023
Pinning and Recognition -  LHSON Dec 2023

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2023 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing hosted a Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, Texas.

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STTI Honor Society of Nursing, Eta Gamma Chapter Receives Chapter Key Award
December 6, 2023
STTI Conference 2023

Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) congratulates Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing, Eta Gamma Chapter, for being selected as a 2023 recipient of the Chapter Key Award. The award recognizes chapters and chapter leaders for continued success in membership engagement and programming.

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LHSON Noted with Highest Undergraduate Major Enrollment at Baylor University
November 3, 2023
LHSON Highest UG Major Enrollment

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) located in Dallas, Texas is pleased to share that nursing’s undergraduate enrollment is reported as the highest undergraduate major at Baylor University. There are 126 undergraduate degree programs at Baylor.

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LHSON Listed in U.S. News & World Report - 2024 Best College Rankings
September 19, 2023
LHSON Listed in U.S. News & World Report - 2024 Best College Rankings

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is pleased to share the news of its placement in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) rankings as well as other Baylor ranking highlights. LHSON’s undergraduate nursing program moved up eight places to No. 31 in the U.S. News & World Report - 2024 Best Colleges Nationally. 

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LHSON Hosts 2023 Annual Alumni Reunion
September 16, 2023
LHSON Hosts 2023 Annual Alumni Reunion

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) joined together in celebration of its annual LHSON Alumni Reunion. Hosted on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the LHSON Academic Building, over 75 alums gathered for a heartfelt luncheon and fellowship.

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LHSON Pinning & Recognition Ceremony - August 2023
August 11, 2023
Pinning and Recognition - LHSON August 2023

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2023 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted a Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on August 11, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, Texas.

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LHSON Announces AMN Healthcare Endowment for Faculty Development in Nursing
July 28, 2023

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing acknowledges the generosity of AMN Healthcare, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, which has recently established the AMN Healthcare Endowment for Faculty Development in Nursing.

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BU LHSON Hosts CompassRN Student Nurse Summer Camp 2023
July 14, 2023
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted CompassRN Student Nurse Summer Camp on Friday, July 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. welcoming 30 campers (9th & 10th graders from local schools) plus four adult volunteers. The camp allowed students to hear from nursing faculty, nursing students and tour the LHSON and Clinical Simulation Building. They learned about nursing school programs and admission requirements and observed a few basic nursing skills in the simulation lab. The priority focus was on the campers engagement and interaction so they could gain an understanding of what it looks like to be in nursing school.

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Best Colleges.com - Baylor School of Nursing Uses $1.5 Million Gift to Establish Chair in Mental Health
July 13, 2023

In June, Baylor University in Texas announced that its Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) received a $1.5 million donation from the family of the late Louise Herrington Ornelas — or Ms. Lou, as she was widely known on campus — to set up its first endowed chair, which will advocate for mental health training and student mental wellness.

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Baylor Magazine Summer 2023 - LHSON and Army Partnership Prepares Anesthesia Nurses
July 1, 2023

The U.S. Army and Baylor University boast a long and proud history in health-related graduate education. This tradition continues with the five-year renewal of a program at the Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) in cooperation with the United States Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN).

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Waco Tribune-Herald - BU Nursing Endowment
July 1, 2023

Baylor University recently announced it has received a $1.5 million gift to establish the first endowed chair in its Louise Herrington School of Nursing. Nursing school Dean Linda Plank said in an interview Baylor will create the Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health. Plank said there remains a critical shortage of mental health professionals, and the school has launched a national search to fill the new position. She said the chair “will have a research trajectory,” and will work closely with other disciplines at Baylor, including social work, health sciences and psychology.

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Fox44 TV - BU Announces $1.5 Million Gift Establishing First Endowed Chair at the Nursing School
June 20, 2023

The LHSON received great media coverage on Monday, June 19 from reporter, Hannah Hoover with KWKT Fox44 News about the Nursing schools recent gift of $1.5 million.

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Baptist Standard - Around The State
June 14, 2023

A $1.5 million gift from the family of Louise Herrington Ornelas to Baylor University will establish the first endowed chair position in the history of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing. The Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health will support research and teaching within the nursing school, with a special focus on the areas of mental and behavioral health research, including the need for more mental health professionals.

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Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing New Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track and Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health
June 8, 2023
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Supporting the efforts to fuel nursing education growth and help with the tremendous shortage of mental health providers here in Texas and the U.S., in August 2023, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing will start a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track within its Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate degree program.

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Baylor University Announces $1.5 Million Gift Establishing First Endowed Chair at Nursing School -Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health established by family of School namesake
June 8, 2023
Ms. Lou

Baylor University today announced a $1.5 million gift establishing the first endowed chair position in the history of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing from the family of the School’s namesake, Louise Herrington Ornelas. The Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health will support innovative research and teaching within the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, with a special focus on the areas of mental and behavioral health research, including the need for more mental health professionals.

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Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing Recognizes 2023-2024 Nurse Faculty Level Coordinators
May 17, 2023

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is proud to recognize its 2023-2024 nurse faculty level coordinators for LHSON Undergraduate and Graduate Programs.

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Texas Nurses Association's “25 Outstanding Texas Nurses for 2023” Recognize Two LHSON Faculty
May 15, 2023

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) congratulates Lori Spies, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-C, FAANP and Marie Lindley, Ph.D., RN, CNE for being recognized by Texas Nurses Association (TNA) as “25 Outstanding Texas Nurses for 2023.” The annual award recognizes nurses who excelled, innovated, and went above and beyond in the previous year. Nurses who have made a difference can be nominated by their peers, community, friends, family or employers for a variety of reasons. Honorees are nurses who create a culture of care, nurses who play a vital role in supporting health and wellness, nurse innovators, community contributors, and frontline heroes.

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Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing Pinning & Recognition Ceremony for Class of 2023
May 12, 2023
Pinning May 2023

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2023 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing hosted its Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on May 12, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, Texas.

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Baylor University LHSON Announces New Midwifery Track Coordinator
May 1, 2023
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing congratulates Shirley Marion, DNP, CNM, APRN, Clinical Assistant Professor, DNP Faculty, on being named the new Midwifery Track Coordinator as of May 1, 2023. Dr. Marion follows in the footsteps of Dr. Jennifer Hensley who served five years at Baylor University LHSON as a revered Clinical Professor and DNP-NM Specialty Track Coordinator.

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LHSON Faculty Member, Dr. Jessica Peck Receives Loretta C. Ford Distinguished Nurse Practitioner Award from National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
April 28, 2023
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing congratulates Dr. Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN, Clinical Professor of Nursing at the LHSON, on receiving the Loretta C. Ford Distinguished NP Award from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

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Baylor Graduate Programs Ranked by 2024 U.S. News
April 26, 2023
US News

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is pleased to share the news of its placement in the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) 2024 Best Graduate School rankings.

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Baylor University LHSON Welcomes Business Officer, Jerchel Anderson
March 31, 2023
Jerchel Anderson

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is pleased to welcome Ms. Jerchel Anderson, EMBA, who has been named Business Officer at Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON). Ms. Anderson is a financial professional with over 20 years of experience as a financial administrator and accountant. She began at the LHSON on March 20, 2023.

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Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing Receives Five-year Renewal of U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing
February 28, 2023
Army

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) has received a five-year renewal of its program in cooperation with the United States Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN).

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LHSON Congratulates Appointment of New Associate Dean and Other Nurse Leaders
January 13, 2023
Brandy Brown

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing congratulates Brandy Brown, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC on her appointment as Associate Dean for the Pre-Licensure Program and Clinical Assistant Professor. As Dr. Brown transitions to the LHSON Leadership team, Kristi Calloway, PhD, RN, CNE, will become the second coordinator for the DABSN track. In addition, the LHSON is pleased to announce that Dr. Amy Anderson, DNP, RN, CNE, FAAN has accepted the appointment of Global Initiatives Coordinator for LHSON. We are also happy to welcome Kristen Westmoreland, MSN, RNC-NIC as a new RN Simulation Educator.

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Baylor University Announces Recipients of 2023 Baylor Alumni Awards
January 12, 2023
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Baylor University announced the recipients of the 2023 Baylor Alumni Awards, which honor individuals who embody the distinctive mission of the University and their remarkable achievements. The Merrie Beckham Alumni By Choice of the Year, is presented to an individual who was previously nominated and selected as an Alumni By Choice recipient and who has achieved distinction through exceptional contribution to Baylor’s international, national, state or community welfare. The 2023 honor is awarded to Marie E. Chiles of Dallas.

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LHSON Pinning & Recognition Ceremony for Class of 2022
December 16, 2022
pinning dec 2022

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2022 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing hosted its Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on December 16, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, Texas.

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Bears Helping Hearts provides heartwarming service opportunity for nursing students
December 2, 2022
Toy Drive

Bears Helping Hearts (BHH), a student organization at the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, is open to any nursing students interested in learning about congenital heart disease and defects. Until Dec. 6, BHH and the Children’s Heart Foundation are hosting a toy drive for Medical City Children’s Hospital, specifically for children in congenital heart units.

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LHSON Mourns Loss of Dr. Karen Cotter
October 31, 2022

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of its Associate Dean for the Pre-Licensure Program and Clinical Assistant Professor Karen Cotter, Ph.D., RN, CNE.

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LHSON Celebrates Annual Alumni Reunion 2022
September 24, 2022
Alumni Reunion 2022

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing joined together in celebration of its annual LHSON Alumni Reunion. Hosted on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Academic Building, over 75 alums gathered for a luncheon and fellowship and shopping.

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Healthcare Simulation Week – September 13-16, 2022 Changing the Way Healthcare Professionals Learn & Improve Patient Care
September 15, 2022
Sim Week

To increase awareness among the public of the importance of simulation to healthcare, the fourth annual global Healthcare Simulation Week is September 13-16, 2022, sponsored by Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). Healthcare Simulation Week celebrates professionals who use healthcare simulation to improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

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Baylor Undergraduate Academic Programs, Experiences Move Up in 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings
September 14, 2022

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is pleased to share the news of its placement in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings as well as other Baylor ranking highlights. LHSON’s undergraduate nursing program is now at No. 39 in the U.S. News national rankings, moving up from No. 58. Additionally, for the 11th time, Baylor University has attained elite Honor Roll status as a 2022 Great Colleges to Work For, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program.

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“Living Your Best Life” Health Fair, Baylor University Nursing Partners with Austin Street Center
September 14, 2022
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing in partnership with Austin Street Center hosted a “Living Your Best Life” Health Fair on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The health fair was hosted at Austin Street Center for Community Engagement, 1717 Jeffries, St., Dallas, TX 75226.

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Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing Welcomes Four New Associate Deans in Fall 2022
September 1, 2022

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is pleased to welcome four new Associate Deans to take the helm in Fall 2022 including: Dr. Lisa Jones, Associate Dean for the Pre-Licensure Programs; Dr. Deborah Petty, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Dr. Deborah Shirey and Dr. Stacia Hays, Associate Deans for the Online Graduate Programs.

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LHSON Announces Dr. Shelby Garner Selected into 2022 American Academy of Nursing Fellows
August 3, 2022
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The Louise Herrington School of Nursing’s Dr. Shelby Garner, PhD, RN, CNE, Associate Professor, has been selected for induction as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her significant contributions in advancing the science of global health and building healthcare simulation capacity in India.

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LHSON Hosts International Simulation Conference - SimGHOSTS 2022
July 27, 2022
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is pleased to host the 12th Annual SimGHOSTS USA 2022, August 2 - 5, 2022. Approximately 250 simulation professionals will be attending from across the globe (Canada, South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, New Zealand, etc.) and 39 of the 50 United States. The theme for this year’s conference is, Embracing Connection: Creativity and Community in a Changing World.

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Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing Welcomes New RN Simulation Educators and SIM Specialist
June 30, 2022

The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is pleased to welcome four new staff members to LHSON Simulation including: Shopha Tserotas, Melissa Malone, Amanda Callahan and Chloe Silcox.

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2022 DFW GREAT 100 Nurses Awards - Two Honorees from Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing
May 17, 2022
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Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is proud to have twenty-three nurses recognized over the years as DFW Great 100 Nurses. For 2022, we congratulate Jessica L. Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN, Clinical Professor and Jane Price, MSN, RN, CNE, Clinical Assistant Professor.

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Pinning & Recognition Ceremony for Class of 2022
May 13, 2022
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In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2022 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted its Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on May 13, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, Texas.

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LHSON's 10th and Final Going for the Gold Gala - Raises Over $1 million for nursing student scholarships
April 30, 2022
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On Saturday, April 30, 2022, The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON), hosted 600 guests at The Dallas Renaissance for its 10th and final Going for the Gold Gala, raising over $1 million. Since the inaugural gala in 2014, the Gala has become a transformational fundraising event providing critical resources for the nursing school and its students.

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LHSON Welcomes Dr. Keith Wickliffe as Director of Student Services
March 31, 2022
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is pleased to welcome Keith Wickliffe, EdD as the new Director of Student Services.

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LHSON Welcomes Sarah Beth Rogers as New Events Coordinator
March 21, 2022
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is pleased to welcome Baylor alum, Sarah Beth Rogers, as the new Events Coordinator. Her responsibilities include coordination of all LHSON events through collaboration with volunteers, faculty, students and community vendors to conceptualize, plan and implement internal and external events.

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LHSON Welcomes WHO and Community Public Health Officials to COVID-19 Workshop
February 28, 2022
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On Monday, February 28, 2022, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) collaborated with UT Southwestern Medical Center Emergency Medicine and Hiroshima University (Japan) to host, “COVID-19 and Public Health System Resilience Workshop” with facilitators, Drs. Andrew Stricklin, UTSW and Benjamin Ryan, Baylor University. The workshop is part of a broader research project titled, “Systematically Identifying and Evaluating Strategies for Strengthening Community Resilience,” funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) which has Baylor University and Hiroshima University working in partnership with colleagues to conduct workshops in six countries that include: Australia, Bangladesh, Japan, Slovenia, Turkey and the United States.

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Nursing students turn required clinical into special project for community
January 27, 2022
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Baylor FastBacc nursing students went outside of the requirements for their community clinical to create a cookbook for a group of women in a homeless shelter.

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Nursing School Begins Online After Transformer Explosion
January 20, 2022

Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) went back to in-person instruction on Thursday, January 20 after a power outage caused by a transformer explosion. On Tuesday, January 18, the LHSON had to go fully online for the first two days of the spring semester after a transformer exploded that morning and resulted in the entire building running out of power.

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USAID Mission Project in India - Inauguration of Centres
January 13, 2022

The LHSON celebrates the USAID Mission projects in India with the inauguration of two centres: Women and Children’s Healthcare and Research Centre and the Living and Learning Centre with Smart Classrooms.

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BU Announces First Faculty Endowment for Nursing School
December 9, 2021
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Baylor University today announced a gift of $1.5 million from the Deerbrook Charitable Trust of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Harris and Anne Clark of Dallas to establish the Louise Herrington School of Nursing’s (LHSON) first endowed faculty position. The Harris and Anne Clark FastBacc Endowed Professorship will provide permanent, enduring support for the FastBacc program, a 12-month accelerated post-baccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

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LHSON Kicks Off Christmas Holiday Season
November 29, 2021
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The LHSON kicked off the Christmas holiday season on Monday in the lobby of the Academic Building with a festive tree lighting ceremony complete with Christmas carols, hot chocolate for all and a food truck outside to grab lunch. On the 3rd floor the faculty and staff were treated to homemade hot apple cider and cookies provided by Wendy Craver and Elizabeth Caverley . . . a longtime holiday tradition they share each year. On the 4th floor, students were introduced to a new "Bears Den" for their R&R enjoyment including ping pong, foosball, oversized bean bag chairs and other fun games.

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Waco Tribune - Challenges For Pediatric Nurses Highlighted in Baylor Study
November 16, 2021

Pediatric nurses reported a deep toll on themselves, their young patients and the families of both during the first year of the pandemic, revealing deep rifts in the health care system, according to a Baylor University researcher. Click to read more about the interview with Dr. Jessica Peck.

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Baylor Lariat - From Baylor Bear to Nursing Dean
November 11, 2021
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Baylor alumna Dr. Linda Plank has been named dean of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing as of last spring. Plank began her nursing career at Baylor University, graduating as part of the class of 1977. Growing up, she said she did not have nursing role models nor a detailed career path, relying instead on God’s plan to lead her talents at the right place and time. Plank’s open mindset enabled her to embrace, fulfill and execute opportunities that presently have appointed her to effectively mentor future nurses of Baylor.

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Baylor LHSON Names New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Dr. Marie Lindley
October 25, 2021
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is pleased to announce Marie K. Lindley, PhD, RN, CNE, has been named the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Marie Lindley has been a registered nurse for over 25 years and has taught nursing for over ten years at the undergraduate and graduate level. She began at Baylor University in January 2016. Specializing in holistic health assessment and transition to practice, she teaches courses online and on-campus, as well as in the clinical and simulation labs. Her teaching is informed by many years of professional experience practicing as an ER nurse, nurse practitioner in acute care, and as a nurse leader, including time as acting co-CNO.

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The Effects of COVID-19 on APRNs
October 21, 2021
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Pediatric advance practice registered nurses (APRN) are facing multifocal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the most difficult challenge being mental health struggles experienced by themselves and their families, according to a new study led by Jessica Peck, DNP, clinical professor at Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing.

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BU LHSON Welcomes New Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship, Dr. Alona Angosta
October 18, 2021
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is pleased to welcome Alona D. Angosta, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, FAAN, as the new Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship and tenured professor. Dr. Angosta has worked in numerous settings as a clinician, researcher, and educator. She has more than 15 years’ experience in academia and has taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels. She has also received numerous recognitions for her substantial contributions in advancing and transforming nursing such as being named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a recipient of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Advocate State Award for Excellence.

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LHSON Supports NTX Giving Day for 9th Year
September 23, 2021
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On Thursday, September 23, 2021, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing participated for the ninth consecutive year in Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day, designed to empower every person to give back to their community by supporting local nonprofits and causes. Online donations were made from 6 a.m. to midnight on North Texas Giving Day to nonprofits listed on www.NorthTexasGivingDay.org.

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Baylor Connections, Interviews Dean Plank
September 20, 2021
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COVID-19 has further highlighted need for nurses who fill a critical care role in a public health crisis. Dr. Linda Plank is a 30-year nursing veteran and longtime educator who was named Dean of Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) this spring. In this Baylor Connections, Dr. Plank discusses the impact of the pandemic on nursing and nursing education, examines the growth of Baylor nursing and shares what makes LHSON distinct in higher education.

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LHSON Hosts Annual Alumni Reunion
September 18, 2021
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On Saturday, September 18, over 100 alumni gathered at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing Academic Building in Dallas for our annual Alumni Reunion. Although the event normally recognizes all graduates celebrating their 50th, 40th, and 30th anniversaries, this year was made doubly special as we honored not only the classes of 1971, 1981, and 1991, but also the classes of 1970, 1980, and 1990.

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Baylor Rankings in Latest US News & World Report
September 13, 2021

Baylor University moved up to No. 75 among National Universities – with several academic programs and opportunities for undergraduates highly rated – in the latest rankings for 2022 released today by U.S. News & World Report. LHSON was noted at No. 58 – Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs.

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LHSON Pinning and Recognition Ceremony for Class of 2021
May 7, 2021

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2021 graduates and in compliance with social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted its first ever outdoor Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on May 07, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Southern Methodist University Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

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To Light the Ways of Time, Realizing a Dream, Avigayle Burgin
May 5, 2021

The LHSON proudly shares this story featured in the BU Office of Gift Planning publication, To Light the Ways of Time, about nursing student, Avigayle Burgin.

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Jeanne Carey, Director of Simulation at the LHSON Earns Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced Credential
May 3, 2021
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The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is pleased to announce that Jeanne Carey, Med, RN, CHSE, Director of Simulation, has earned the international Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced (CHSE-A) credential.

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Dr. Linda Plank Appointed Dean of Baylor's Louise Herrington School of Nursing
April 12, 2021
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WACO, Texas (April 12, 2021) – Following a nationwide search, Baylor University Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., announced today that Linda Plank, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC, who has served since last summer as Interim Dean of Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing in Dallas, has been selected to serve as Dean in an official capacity, effective May 1.

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Dr. Lisa Jones Interviewed by KXXV-ABC TV About COVID-19
April 12, 2021

KXXV-TV Waco interviewed LHSON's Dr. Lisa Jones on her expert opinion about whether someone that is vaccinated should wear their mask at home around someone that is not.

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Baylor Graduate and Professional Programs Ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Edition of Best Graduate Schools
March 30, 2021

Several Baylor University graduate and professional programs were among those nationally ranked in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, released March 30. Click to learn more about where the Nursing School ranked.

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Baylor Connections, Weekly Podcast Interviews Dr. Lyn Prater
March 5, 2021

Dr. Lyn Prater was recently featured on Baylor Connections, a weekly BU podcast. Dr. Prater shared with listeners about the nursing school’s participation in vaccine distribution to thousands of our Texas neighbors.

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KXXV-TV Waco, Baylor Nursing Students Help Fight COVID-19
March 1, 2021

Channel 25, KXXV-TV aired a story on Baylor nursing students role in helping to fight COVID-19 by helping to administer the vaccine to thousands in the Waco area.

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Lifecast Manikins Encourage Learner Engagement Through Realism
February 25, 2021

While clinical simulation is not real, healthcare educators need learners to treat each simulated learning activity as if the scenario is real, to maximize the educational benefits of simulation-based learning (SBL). Learn more about LHSONs new Lifecast manikins in an article written by Jeanne Carey, Director of Simulation.

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BaylorProud - Baylor nursing steps up to aid Waco COVID-19 vaccination efforts
February 25, 2021

With COVID-19 vaccine distribution increasing each day, there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel — and Baylor nursing students are helping that light shine even brighter.

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BU Alumni Nursing Group Hosts Zoom Webinar "COVID-19 Impacts on Children"
February 25, 2021

The Baylor Alumni Nursing Group hosted a zoom webinar on February 25 with Dr. Jessica Peck. She explored the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, mental and academic impacts of COVID-19 on children.

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Core Competencies for Anti-Trafficking Response in Healthcare Systems Released
February 24, 2021

The Office of Trafficking in Persons released Core Competencies for Anti-Trafficking Response. This is a project LHSON's, Dr. Jessica Peck, has been working on for three years. It was a collaboration between NAPNAP, the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, HEAL Trafficking, and HHS.

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Lariat TV News Reports On Waco Vaccination Clinic
February 5, 2021

Lariat TV News reported about the Waco vaccination clinic and how our nursing students are helping in the effort.

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Baptist Standard - Around the State: Baylor nursing students administer vaccine
February 3, 2021

About 120 senior-level, second-semester nursing students and assigned faculty with Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing have volunteered to help administer the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine at the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District vaccination clinic. Every Thursday through March at the Waco Convention Center, two faculty and about two dozen nursing students will help at each weekly clinic. The nursing school also plans to assist with vaccination clinics at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas and Plano, Parkland Hospital in Dallas and several other Dallas-area hospitals in the weeks ahead.

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Clinical Simulation Building Reimagined
January 29, 2021
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Striving to remain competitive in an ever-changing academic environment, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) reimagined its Clinical Simulation Building (CSB) in late fall 2020 to grow in scope and stature. The CSB admitted several new patients, also known as manikins or high-fidelity simulators, to its expanded patient care area floors.

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Baylor Nursing Students Volunteer at COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Waco Convention Center
January 28, 2021
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Around 120 senior-level, second-semester nursing students and assigned faculty with Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) have volunteered to help administer the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine at the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District vaccination clinic beginning today and every Thursday through March at the Waco Convention Center.

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Fox44 TV Reports Waco Vaccination Clinic and Role of LHSON Nursing Students
January 28, 2021

Fox44 TV reported LHSON nursing students and faculty have volunteered to help administer the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine at the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District vaccination clinics.

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LHSON Welcomes Shanna Ingram to Clinical Simulation Building
January 20, 2021
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The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is pleased to welcome Shanna Ingram, as the new Staff Simulation Facilitator of the Clinical Simulation Building. In her role, she will oversee the education arm of simulation and work alongside the faculty sim facilitators to ensure all simulation activities are of the highest quality, meet the stated objectives and produce the desired learning outcomes.

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