Academic Program
Samuel Merritt University (SMU)
The University
Samuel Merritt University, originally founded in 1909, is a fully accredited health sciences institution located in Oakland, California. SMU offers degrees in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and podiatric medicine. SMU is an affiliate of Sutter Health and Alta Bates-Summit Medical Center. In the past decade, SMU added five new programs.
Enrollment is nearly 1,200 students representing all ages, ethnicities and geographical regions. SMU has a strong reputation for personalized instruction because of its outstanding faculty, who bring impressive academic and clinical backgrounds to life-long learning, and a deep commitment to students and to the community.
SMU is the largest source of nurses and the only provider of physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, and podiatrists in the greater East Bay. Because of SMU’s academic excellence, its graduates are heavily recruited, and have one of the highest rates of employment within one year of graduation.
Nursing Education
SMU has been preparing professional nurses for over 100 years and offers extensive graduate and undergraduate degree programs. A Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program will begin in the Spring of 2011.
Graduate Degrees
• Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing
• Case Management
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Science in Nursing (Post Professional)
• Case Management
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Science in Nursing Online
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
Undergraduate Degrees
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accreditation
Samuel Merritt University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Location
Main campus – Oakland, CA
Satellite campuses in Sacramento, San Francisco and San Mateo
To learn more please visit www.samuelmerritt.edu or call 800.607.637.
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JOB POSTING
POSITION: Medical/Surgical Nursing Assistant/Associate (Tenure Track) / Conversion (ABD) EMPLOYER: Fresno State University DESCRIPTION:* Available for the Academic Year: 2009/2010.
* Fresno State has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
* Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University’s Probationary Plan Process.
* Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. In some circumstances, exceptional faculty at higher ranks may be considered.
* Instructional Level: Undergraduate/Graduate.
EVENT
TITLE: 25th Annual Educational Conference ORGANIZATION: National Association of Neonatal Nurses DESCRIPTION:Paris Las Vegas Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada
Info: 800-451-3795
E-mail: info@nann.org
Website: www.nann.org
SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP: National American Arab Nurses Association OFFERED BY: NAANA Scholarships DESCRIPTION:Offers various scholarships for current nursing students, practicing nurses, and students interested in pursuing a career in nursing.
Phone: (313) 982-4070
Web site: https://n-aana.org/scholarship/index.asp
Deadline: July 1, but may vary from year to year
Amount: Unspecified