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School of Nursing announces graduating student awards

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The Linfield University School of Nursing honored several recent graduates with awards for academic achievement and nursing excellence at the December 2025 Pinning Ceremony. Congratulations to the following students, who just completed their Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Senior Honors in Nursing Chosen by faculty, this award honors a student who has demonstrated … [Read more...] about School of Nursing announces graduating student awards

Pinning ceremony celebrates Linfield’s 136 soon-to-be nurses

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On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing honored 136 graduates across two undergraduate and one graduate-level program — but the graduates didn’t sit alone. Next to each graduate was someone who had inspired or supported them throughout their rigorous courses of study.   … [Read more...] about Pinning ceremony celebrates Linfield’s 136 soon-to-be nurses

School of Nursing announces recipients of 2023 DAISY, staff awards

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Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing announced the winners of their annual DAISY Awards and Staff Awards during a ceremony held at the Portland campus on Monday. The Cathy and Dave Haugeberg School of Nursing Faculty Award was given to Mindy Zeitzer during the university-wide faculty awards celebration in McMinnville, while the student recipient of the DAISY … [Read more...] about School of Nursing announces recipients of 2023 DAISY, staff awards

Paul Smith announced as dean of Linfield nursing school

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After serving as dean of the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing in an interim role since June 6, Paul Smith has been named the permanent dean of the school effective immediately. Smith, a professor of nursing, has been a nurse educator at Linfield since 2007, beginning as a clinical adjunct professor. He continued as an adjunct until 2014, when he was hired as an … [Read more...] about Paul Smith announced as dean of Linfield nursing school