Daily Archives: April 24, 2014

10 Years of Perfection for Nursing Graduates

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winter commencement 2013-366For the tenth consecutive year, graduates of the Belmont University master’s program (MSN) for Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) has achieved a 100 percent first time pass rate on the nursing certification examination.  The most recent class of 28 graduates all passed the exam on the first attempt this spring.  Nationally, only 80% of new FNP graduates pass on the first attempt.

“This is a truly remarkable accomplishment,” said Dr. Martha Buckner, associate dean of nursing.  She added, “We are so proud of the sustained level of excellence by our students and faculty and for the leadership of program director and professor of nursing, Dr. Leslie Higgins.” Continue reading →

School of Physical Therapy honored by Hands On Nashville

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StrobelAwardBelmont University School of Physical Therapy has received a 2014 nomination for the Mary Catherine Strobel Civic Volunteer Group Award presented by HCA/TriStar Health.  Final awards were presented at an event hosted earlier this week by Hands On Nashville, Middle Tennessee’s largest volunteer resource center.  “We’re honored to acknowledge your tireless commitment to enhancing our community’s quality of life,” stated Brian Williams, President & CEO of Hands On Nashville.

Receiving the nomination was Dr. Mike Voight, Professor of Physical Therapy, who helps lead PT student participation in community service throughout the year, which includes providing logistical coordination for annual events such as Dierks Bentley’s Miles & Music for Kids to benefit Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure in Nashville.