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Nurses Week 2022

Happy Nurses Week 2022 Happy Nurses Week! Every year, The American Nurses Association (ANA) designates May 6th through the 12th to honor the strength, dedication, and perseverance of nurses in the field. Nurses Week began in 1990 and always falls on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is often credited with being the founder of […]

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Teacher Appreciation Week 2022

May 2 – May 6th marks 2022 Teacher Appreciation Week! This week, we are honoring our extraordinary educators who have worked so hard to keep our students moving forward and help them accomplish their goals. Thank you for not just teaching, but for inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. How will you honor your […]

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Why LPNs Are So In-Demand in Arizona and Why You Should Make It Your New Career

Of all the industries that seem to be recession-proof, healthcare almost always is the first one people think of. After all, everyone needs medical care at some point. Nurses are often the ones who serve as the backbone of the facility within the healthcare field. They are required to interact with doctors, patients, and support […]

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New Director of Vocational Nursing, Alicia Lamour

“I enjoy working with students and helping them succeed in their goal of becoming a nurse. I am very excited to be a part of a great organization with the same goals.” Alicia Lamour, previous Assistant Director of Nursing for Smith Chason’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, has just been promoted to Director of […]

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Happy Thanksgiving Smith Chason! All Campuses are Closed Nov 25-26, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving from Smith Chason School of Nursing! As a friendly reminder, all Smith Chason campuses are closed Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26, 2021, to allow our faculty, staff, and students to spend the holiday with their loved ones. We hope all of you take the time this holiday to reflect and show […]

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What Is a Licensed Vocational Nurse?

Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) are facing steady demand, which is expected to continue for the next several years. On average, in California LVNs earn $62,410 with a projected growth of 15% through 2028, and in Arizona they earn an average salary of $56,410 with a projected growth of 29%. Smith Chason School of Nursing offers […]

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2021 Ontario Graduation

The 2021 Ontario Graduation is finally here! Our WCUI and Smith Chason Ontario campus is invited all Fall 2020 – Summer 2021 eligible graduates to celebrate their success at an intimate ceremony at The Gardener Auditorium at Chaffey High School. The Details WHEN: Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m WHERE: The Gardener Auditorium at Chaffey […]

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2021 Los Angeles Graduation

The 2021 Los Angeles Graduation is finally here! Our WCUI + Smith Chason Los Angeles campus is invited all Fall 2020 – Summer 2021 eligible graduates to celebrate their success at an intimate ceremony in Downtown Los Angeles. The Details WHEN: Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 5:00 p.m WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center CEREMONY ADDRESS: 1201 South […]

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Importance of Vocational Nursing 

What Does an LVN Do?  Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) provide care to disabled, sick, and/or injured patients in a variety of settings including in hospitals or residential/home care facilities. LVNs are an important part of the nursing profession. The job duties of a Licensed Vocational Nurse include patient observation, documentation of any changes in a patient’s condition, […]

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Smith Chason 2021 Graduation

Smith Chason School of Nursing’s 2021 graduation is almost here! Each of our three campuses will be hosting its own graduation to celebrate our 2021 vocational nursing and practical nursing grads. We are so excited to welcome our graduates for a special ceremony to celebrate their success as they move on in their nursing profession. […]

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