The details
According to a news release, the 10,500-square-foot college is located on the fifth floor of the Medical Education & Training Building and features the following:
- 18 private offices
- Eight open office workstations
- A virtual interactive teaching room
- A break room/lounge gathering space
- An enclosed huddle space
- A mother's room
The news release states the college was designed by TreanorHL architects. Construction began in February and was completed in August.
The College of Nursing inaugural class of students started classes in the master of science in nursing practice innovation program in August, according to the news release.
What they’re saying
“Today, we are recognizing the impact nurse innovators have made on our profession,” said Cindy Weston, founding dean of the College of Nursing. “We hope our students will continue that legacy by lighting the way to new innovations that improve health outcomes for all.”
“I love the opportunity to learn new things,” said Kristin Haire, PhD, who is part of the new program and received financial aid to cover her first year of tuition. “The master of science in nursing really encompassed that spirit in myself. As someone who is raising a family, it’s huge to be able to pursue an education without added cost.”
