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University of Phoenix College of Nursing Dean Named to 2023 “Who’s Who in Healthcare: Industry Leaders” List

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of Nursing Dean Raelene Brooks, Ph.D., RN, was named to the 2023 “Who’s Who in Healthcare: Industry Leaders” List by AZ Business magazine.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of Nursing Dean Raelene Brooks, Ph.D., RN, was named to the 2023 “Who’s Who in Healthcare: Industry Leaders” List by AZ Business magazine.
  • “It is an incredible honor to be named one of the top healthcare leaders in Arizona,” states Brooks.
  • Prior to serving as Dean, Brooks was the Associate Dean of the Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs at the University of Phoenix.
  • “We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Brooks leading the University of Phoenix College of Nursing,” states Vice Provost – Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum, Doris Savron.

Adtalem Global Education Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Results

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) today reported first quarter fiscal 2024 results (ended Sept. 30, 2023) reflecting a return to total enrollment growth and enhanced academic outcomes.

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  • Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) today reported first quarter fiscal 2024 results (ended Sept. 30, 2023) reflecting a return to total enrollment growth and enhanced academic outcomes.
  • “Our strategic transformation program – Growth with Purpose – achieved another milestone during the first quarter – returning Adtalem to total enrollment growth,” said Steve Beard, president, and chief executive officer, Adtalem Global Education.
  • This gives us the confidence to raise our expectations for fiscal 2024.
  • With more than 80,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Adtalem is well-positioned to address critical healthcare provider shortages.

Critical Nursing Shortage Drives 117% Customer Spike for UbiSim Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation Training Platform

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230912362852/en/
    Screenshot from a UbiSim immersive virtual reality (VR) simulation for HIV & Shingles: Learners implement nursing interventions for a patient newly diagnosed with shingles and HIV.
  • The UbiSim platform is a complete simulation lab that provides nursing trainees with virtual access to a variety of clinical situations.
  • UbiSim lets faculty choose from 50-plus existing training scenarios created in collaboration with nursing educators and simulation experts.
  • The footprint for its VR training platform for nursing has expanded to nine countries, including the U.S. and Canada.

Wolters Kluwer 2023 Half-Year Report

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

If the current U.S. dollar rate persists, currency will have a slightly negative effect on full-year 2023 results reported in euros.

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  • If the current U.S. dollar rate persists, currency will have a slightly negative effect on full-year 2023 results reported in euros.
  • In 2022, Wolters Kluwer generated over 60% of its revenues and adjusted operating profit in North America.
  • We continue to expect 2023 restructuring costs to be in the range of €10-€15 million (FY 2022: €6 million).
  • We expect the full-year 2023 cash conversion ratio to reduce to approximately 100% (FY 2022: 107%).

Washtenaw Community College named Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursing

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Monday, July 31, 2023

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College has been named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, the only community college and one of just nine nursing programs nationwide to earn the honor this year.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College has been named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, the only community college and one of just nine nursing programs nationwide to earn the honor this year.
  • Centers of Excellence are named based on measurable demonstration of sustained excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, student learning and professional development and academic progression in nursing.
  • “Having gone through the nursing program at WCC, I would not expect less than a national excellence recognition,” Andrade said.
  • Nursing faculty member Pam Tolmoff said instructors strive for excellence while ensuring innovation, flexibility, collaboration, community engagement and evidence-based nursing education.

Wolters Kluwer and Laerdal Medical Launch vrClinicals for Nursing to Boost Nurse Practice Readiness With Virtual Reality

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Following months of collaboration with some of the United States’ leading university nursing programs, Wolters Kluwer Health and Laerdal Medical have officially launched vrClinicals for Nursing .

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  • Following months of collaboration with some of the United States’ leading university nursing programs, Wolters Kluwer Health and Laerdal Medical have officially launched vrClinicals for Nursing .
  • Together, these organizations executed on a vision to bring the benefits of VR to nursing education, going beyond the inherent limitations of real-life clinical practice students and nursing educators face today.
  • Nursing school testers for vrClinicals for Nursing included Villanova University, Indiana University, University of Rochester, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Central Florida, University of Virginia, and more.
  • With VR, nursing students can build and practice the skill sets needed, mimicking clinical practice decision-making in a busy hospital setting, prioritizing multiple patients and competing care demands.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE NAMES DR. LALY JOSEPH DEAN OF THE ANN BLANTON EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES

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Monday, June 12, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After an exhaustive national search, Florida Southern College has named Dr. Laly Joseph, DVM, DNP, CNE, RN-C, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, FNAP, as the next Dean of the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After an exhaustive national search, Florida Southern College has named Dr. Laly Joseph, DVM, DNP, CNE, RN-C, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, FNAP, as the next Dean of the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
  • Florida Southern College Names Dr. Laly Joseph New Dean of the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences
    The announcement was made by Dr. Tracey D. Tedder, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Florida Southern.
  • "Dr. Joseph is a vibrant and respected leader, with the experience to continue the tradition of excellence in the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences."
  • "I want to personally thank Dr. Kerr and the entire Board of Trustees at Florida Southern College for this opportunity," Dr. Joseph said.

The Helene Fuld College of Nursing Announces the Monumental Achievement of 7,600 Graduates

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Harlem, New York, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Helene Fuld College of Nursing (HFCN), a private, independent, nonprofit institution dedicated exclusively to nursing education, announces a significant milestone – the graduation of 7,600 nurses since its inception.

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  • Harlem, New York, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Helene Fuld College of Nursing (HFCN), a private, independent, nonprofit institution dedicated exclusively to nursing education, announces a significant milestone – the graduation of 7,600 nurses since its inception.
  • This remarkable achievement is a testament to the college's commitment to providing high-quality nursing education and making a profound impact on healthcare, particularly for communities of color.
  • It pioneered the first program in the country in 1964, enabling licensed practical nurses to become diploma registered nurses.
  • The college is especially proud of the upward mobility it provides to its graduates enabling them to enter the middle class.

Immersive Virtual Reality Training From Wolters Kluwer & Laerdal Medical Transports Nursing Students to a Busy Hospital Floor

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Wolters Kluwer, Health and Laerdal Medical today announced the development of vrClinicals for Nursing , an immersive, virtual reality (VR) nursing education experience designed to strengthen practice readiness.

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  • Wolters Kluwer, Health and Laerdal Medical today announced the development of vrClinicals for Nursing , an immersive, virtual reality (VR) nursing education experience designed to strengthen practice readiness.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230119005186/en/
    vrClinicals for Nursing prepares students for medical practice by building clinical judgment and multi-patient prioritization skills.
  • “Using immersive virtual reality, vrClinicals for Nursing allows students to benefit from clinical training in a controlled environment where they can safely make and learn from their mistakes,” said Julie Stegman , Vice President, Nursing Segment, Health Learning, Research & Practice at Wolters Kluwer, Health.
  • vrClinicals for Nursing, which was co-developed with Laerdal Medical, builds on the successful collaboration between Laerdal Medical and Wolters Kluwer.

University of Phoenix Master’s in Nursing Programs With Concentrations in Administration, Informatics and Education Are Designed to Foster Nursing Leadership

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

University of Phoenix College of Nursing offers concentrations with the Master of Science in Nursing degree program preparing registered nurses (RNs) for advanced practice and clinical nurse leadership in administration, informatics or education.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Nursing offers concentrations with the Master of Science in Nursing degree program preparing registered nurses (RNs) for advanced practice and clinical nurse leadership in administration, informatics or education.
  • The national nursing shortage continues to drive the need for nurse leadership and nursing educators .
  • Nursing leadership is critical at a time when hospitals and health agencies can successfully respond to nursing workforce needs and concerns by engaging and involving nursing leadership.
  • "Nursing leadership is a skill needed to improve and transform every level of health care,” states Raelene Brooks, Ph.D., RN, dean of the College of Nursing.