News from the School of Health and Allied Health

91Ö±²¥â€™s University answers urgent nursing shortage by expanding its program to graduate 200 nurses annually

LACEY, Wash. — A serious shortage of registered nurses impacts everyone seeking care in hospitals, clinics, schools and other health care facilities, requiring local providers to rely on traveling nurses or leave positions vacant. That’s why 91Ö±²¥â€™s University is answering the call to fix this urgent problem by expanding the best nursing program in Olympia.

91Ö±²¥â€™s University is selected as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction

LACEY, Wash. — 91Ö±²¥â€™s University has been selected as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The University also received College of Distinction awards in nine additional categories: Catholic higher education institutions, Washington State institutions, affordability, career development initiatives, military support and in four top-tier academic programs. These awards reflect the University’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an engaged campus community and transformative student outcomes.

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School of Health and Allied Health

The School of Health and Allied Health (SHAH) builds on the foundation of a liberal arts education at 91Ö±²¥'s University. The School educates students to be transformational leaders, grounded in Benedictine values, committed to social justice and dedicated to lifelong learning. Through a holistic approach, the School embodies a learner-centered education grounded in the University's core values of faith, reason, service and community. The School prepares graduates who are courageously committed to evidence-based practice, social justice and a lifelong spirit of inquiry, equipping them to meet the needs of the global community.

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