Three Study Abroad Programs
Alex Black has represented the BYU College of Nursing on three study abroad programs.
College of Nursing Stories
Serving Our Country
“…thank you for letting me be a father and a husband while being a nursing student.”
Researching the Effects of Air Pollution in Nepal
An interdisciplinary BYU research team traveled to Nepal to measure brick workers’ exposure to pollutants and to assess their respiratory health.
Public and Global Health Inspiring Learning Experiences
These national and international experiences are life changing and greatly impact their patient care.
The Healer’s Art
Going to Spain for the public and global health inspiring learning experience taught me the importance of understanding the Healer’s art.
Driving Curriculum Development
Nursing student Maryn Behling starts BYU Health Science course.
Learning the Healer’s Art
Thanks to my education at BYU, I realized that I want to be an advocate for those I care for.
Aiding One in Need
Recent nursing graduate Shawen Bueckers registered to be a bone marrow donor. Two years later she got an unexpected call that she was a match for a one-year-old.
Embracing Those in Need of Comfort
Shawen Bueckers, an April 2022 nursing graduate from Spokane, Washington, and her husband, Mathew, both worked part-time jobs to support their BYU educations. Buecker’s college scholarship gave her additional financial help that she deeply appreciated.
Caring with Music
Sarah remembers the enchanting feeling while visiting a critically ill family friend as a child. “A hospice worker came with a harp and played soothing music while my dear friend lay in bed dying.
Promptings and Invitations Drew Her to BYU
Mary Williams’s love for BYU and its students grew from her experiences as a student, professor, and administrator in the College of Nursing.
Aiding in the Fight of a Lifetime
Nursing student Annie Welton and Davin Lyman, also a BYU student, had only been engaged for two weeks when doctors confirmed that Davin had thyroid cancer.
Out of Paradise Ashes, Nursing Student Shines at BYU
Camie Mendon’s father operated a plant nursery near Paradise, California, a town that, in practical terms, no longer exists. The business was destroyed - along with most of the town - in the devastating Camp Fire of 2018.
BYU Gave Me a Chance
June Leifson says that her career goal of becoming a nurse was the result of more than a score of operations that introduced her to the field of medicine in a personal way.
Striking a Balance Creates Joy - and Opportunity
Balancing nursing with tennis and her other love, music, has been a challenge, but one that has blessed Electra Cochran—and others in turn.
All the Good We Will Do
BYU scholarships make it possible for Katelyn Woolley to focus on her passion for becoming a better teacher.
Scholarship Helps Bryn Nelson “Learn the Healer’s Art”
Bryn Nelson always wanted to be a nurse. When her father died in a tragic accident her career goal took on a whole new dimension.
Balancing and Stretching
Rachael Langston is studying to be a nurse as a mother of three who returned to school to finish her degree. She is grateful for the financial aid she has received through the BYU Alumni Association.
Encouraging Activity on the Front Lines
BYU student Kielee Wiser conducted research mentored by Professor Neil Peterson on the motivation provided by fitness trackers, including the Apple Watch.
“Mini Stroke” Led Student to Nursing
College of Nursing graduate Megan Parr was born with a hole between the top two chambers of her heart, disrupting the flow of blood to her body. This difficulty led her to a career in nursing.
Research Helps Reduce Falls, Lifts Nursing Student
Recent graduate Megan Parrr works as a nurse in the emergency room at Utah Valley Hospital. She had opportunities to conduct research as a nursing student. “Being involved in research really enhanced the broad spectrum of my education and helped me realize the importance of an evidence-based practice and how it helps create safety,” she says.
Pregnancy and Baby Care? There’s an App for That - Now
Most first-time mothers aren't up on all the medical jargon, but thanks to a new app developed by BYU undergrads, they don't need to be.
Code Blue
It’s one thing to face a life-or-death situation in the classroom with a dummy; it’s something else to be in there in a hospital room with a real patient.
Longing to Bless
Caring for an ailing sister shaped Celeste Wouden’s desire to learn the healer’s art.