Welcome Week – Academic Day

Welcome to the School of Nursing!

We look forward to officially greeting you on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 during Academic Day.

At your mandatory academic session, you will meet with Associate Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Brad Phillips, and the advising team, and receive information you need to start the semester.

Your academic session will be held: 

  • Check-in time: 9:30 - 9:55 AM
  • Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location: Fukushima Auditorium, Room 1901, Health Sciences Center North

Agenda

10-10:10 a.m. | Welcome

  • Dr. Brad Phillips, Associate Dean, School of Nursing
  • Dr. Tina Antill Keener, Director, BSN Programs          

10:10-11:10 a.m. | Carruth and BeWell: Mental Health Services

  • Layne Hitchcock, Behavioral Health Clinician, Extension of the Carruth Center for Psychological & Psychiatric Services
  • Carmella Polak Behavioral Health Clinician, Extension of the Carruth Center for Psychological & Psychiatric Services  

11:10-11:40 a.m. | Global Health Nursing Opportunities

  • Dana Friend, Coordinator of Global Programs, School of Nursing

11:40 a.m. - Noon | Student Nurses Association

  • Christy Barnhart, Faculty, School of Nursing

Noon-12:05 p.m. | HSC Career Services Introduction & Resources

  • Robert Barricelli, Career Developmental Specialist, Health Sciences Center

Please Note

All Pre-Nursing and Nursing Students are required to attend this academic session. Please be sure to check-in prior to the start of the event. If you do not attend this event, it will affect your grade in your NSG 191 course.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Julian Nguyen.