Jan. 9, 2023 — Linfield University-Good Samaritan School of Nursing’s new Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) program began classes on the Portland campus today. It is the first program of its kind in Oregon. The 15-month accelerated program is for students who already have their bachelor’s degree in another field, and is tailored for career pathways in health care … [Read more...] about Linfield’s first Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) cohort begins classes
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SON students overcome tremendous obstacles, receive prestigious federal scholarships
Four Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing students have won prestigious Nurse Corps Scholarships, which pay for tuition and fees in full as well as living expenses. The program is designed to bring high levels of care to underserved communities, and students commit to working at a Critical Shortage Facility (CSF) for two years after graduation. … [Read more...] about SON students overcome tremendous obstacles, receive prestigious federal scholarships
Paul Smith announced as dean of Linfield nursing school
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
Linfield nursing alumni named “Heroes in Action”
The March of Dimes recongized mutiple Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing alumni at the "Heroes in Action" event on Oct. 7, 2022. Formerly called the Nurse of the Year Awards, the annual celebration honors health care professionals by recognizing Heroes in Action throughout the community. … [Read more...] about Linfield nursing alumni named “Heroes in Action”
U.S. News & World Report names Linfield best for social mobility and ethnic diversity
For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named Linfield University one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation when it comes to social mobility. In the publication's 2023 rankings, Linfield was named the top liberal arts college in Oregon and No. 57 in the nation on the "Top Performers in Social Mobility" list. The social mobility … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report names Linfield best for social mobility and ethnic diversity
