It’s been an intense two-plus years for nurses on the front lines. Many in the profession are branching out into other areas of nursing—and are earning their graduate degrees to get there. In celebration of Nurses Week, we connected with recent USAHS alumni who are doing impressive things in nursing beyond bedside care. From authors
“Telehealth expands the scope of whom therapists can access—and who can access therapy,” says Keith McWilliams, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, DRS, assistant professor of occupational therapy. When so much of patient care went to telehealth during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, our students’ clinical fieldwork went virtual as well. In a series that Dr.
“It’s a leap of faith into something I’ve never done before. It’s a great opportunity for professional growth.” So says Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student James Irvine about his role as president of the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) on USAHS’ San Marcos campus. For many students, participating in a professional association is a
Graduate school is competitive. How can you make sure your application stands out from the rest? We spoke to enrollment advisors (EAs) for our entry-level degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. They offered tips for how prospective students can navigate the application process and set themselves up for success. A Customized
Whether you’re currently working as a healthcare administrator or you’re studying to become one—in a Master of Health Administration (MHA) or related graduate degree program—it’s essential to connect with your peers. Joining a professional association for health administrators and healthcare managers will keep you current with trends in the field and give you access to
“I love creating a world where you’re free to make mistakes—and people won’t judge you or make fun of you,” says Christina Gonzalez, OTD ’21. She is helping to create this kind of world by facilitating virtual reality experiences for kids who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “Virtual reality is a controlled, consistent environment that
USAHS’ five campus libraries offer the kinds of resources one would expect to find in a university library: physical and digital access to books, journals, and online databases. But they are also home to some unusual materials. “Our physical resources are what’s most unique about the Library,” says Julie Evener, MLIS, EdD, Director of Library
When you’re writing a paper and it’s just not flowing, or when you need feedback on the structure of an outline or the clarity of a thesis statement—USAHS has a great resource for you. “Students are sometimes surprised about how high the expectations are for quality writing in grad school,” says Hideki Nakazono, MA, founder
Working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a good way to check out the field of speech-language pathology before you commit to earning your graduate degree. For this post, we spoke with two USAHS alumna who were working as SLPAs when they entered our Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program. We found
“The veteran population is close to my heart,” says Kelsie Fournier, OTD ’21. She is one of two Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students who chose to explore how working with animals can help veterans recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other issues. Dr. Fournier worked with veterans and service dogs, while her classmate
Simulation-based learning places students in situations where they can put their classroom knowledge into practice. In healthcare, simulation training has been part of curricula since the 18th century; it has been continually evolving as technology advances. This post explores the history of simulation in healthcare, highlights its advantages over other methods of learning, details the
If you’re a working adult, you have most likely experienced good and bad bosses. From the manager who offers encouragement and support, to the supervisor who criticizes your every move while micromanaging each project, leadership comes in many forms. When you find yourself on a career advancement track with growing managerial responsibilities, defining your identity