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Licensed Practical Nurses ‘crucial’ to healthcare systems

Working as a licensed practical nurse is not only an accessible entry point into the nursing field, but it offers the opportunity to do meaningful, valuable work in a hospital setting. 

Executive Director of Healthcare Simulation Center Dr. Kathleen Kavanagh …

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Princeton Review, CEO Magazine lists feature JU programs

Jacksonville University programs in business and nursing have again landed on three prestigious lists from the Princeton Review and CEO Magazine, ranking them amongst the best programs of their kind. 

The Davis College of Business appeared on both lists. CEO …

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Jacksonville University to offer Practical Nurse (PN) certification

In an effort to meet the growing need for nursing staff in local healthcare systems, Jacksonville University announced it is adding another pathway into the nursing profession with its one-year Practical Nurse program, offered in partnership with Baptist Health and …

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Jacksonville University’s online programs rank amongst best in U.S.

Jacksonville University earned a spot on another U.S. News & World Report list, appearing this time in the 2022 Best Online Programs listings.

Programs in both the Davis College of Business and Keigwin School of Nursing were recognized on the …

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JU nursing students help educate hundreds at a Jacksonville high school

On the afternoon of Oct. 13, 2021, the manicured, lush grounds of the Bolles Upper School were inundated with 400 high school students. 

But this was no ordinary school day. 

Instead of traveling from one classroom to the next, these …

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Keigwin School of Nursing launches student mentorship program

nursing mentorship

For nursing students starting their education during a pandemic in 2020, collaborating and interacting with classmates wasn’t an easy task.

Classes were online, students weren’t in the same place and as a result, in-person interactions between students were a bit …

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2021: Year in Review

2021 has been a year of growth, accomplishments and positive change at Jacksonville University. As we wrap up another year, here’s a look back through some of the top stories from 2021. 

Jacksonville University named a top university on U.S.

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Six JU seniors commissioned as Navy officers, pinned as nurses

navy nurse commissioning

Receiving their pin at the Nurse Pinning Ceremony on Nov. 19 was the second life-changing event of the day for six Jacksonville University graduating seniors.

Earlier that day, they were commissioned as officers into the U.S. Navy. In a few …

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Inaugural ABSN cohort begins clinical work

ABSN Baptist Clinical

A 38-student cohort of accelerated second-degree bachelor of nursing students set foot in two Baptist Health hospitals Nov. 4, making them the first group in the program to begin clinical work.

Jacksonville University is partnering with Baptist Health for its …

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