One year ago, in the beginnings of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we launched our Practical Nursing program at our Phoenix, Arizona campus. This Summer we celebrated our first cohort of eager and determined future Arizona practical nurses completing their program! 2021 PRACTICAL NURSING CEREMONY On July 14th, 2021 we invited our nursing faculty, staff, and first […]
Happy Nurses Week! National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. During this week we nationally recognize nurses in every step of their profession, from students to retired nursing veterans, for their hard work and resilience in a demanding profession. Nurses are there with compassion when […]
LVN vs LPN: What’s the Difference? Prior to World War II, no state in the US actually provided licensure for nurses. Almost immediately after the war ended, however, states began passing legislation that created a lot of the licensing bodies we deal with today. It was at this time that a lot of the acronyms […]
International Women’s Day is a global day that celebrates the achievements of women and raises awareness for gender equality. Today and every day, Smith Chason is celebrating the hundreds of Smith Chason faculty, staff, students, and alumni that identify as women who have made such a significant impact on our education and healthcare system, and […]
Dr. Neville C. W. Smith was a Board Certified Radiologist, Co-Founder of Smith Chason School of Nursing, and Medical Director of Ultrasound Institute Medical Group (UIMG). His contributions and dedication to the healthcare field, have shaped and guided Smith Chason into the school and community we are today. Although we mourn the loss of such […]
The month of September marks World Suicide Prevention Month, but mental health isn’t a topic that should be addressed only one month or one day of the year. It’s an issue that affects us daily, with every moment being vital for raising awareness. So, let’s talk about it! Importance of Discussing World Suicide Prevention Every […]
This year, the CDC is recommending everyone receive the flu shot this flu season. The vaccine will help protect yourself and the people around you from the flu. In addition, the flu shot can help reduce the impact on healthcare systems currently fighting to protect our communities from COVID-19. Call your healthcare provider or connect with your local pharmacy […]
CONGRATULATIONS LOS ANGELES & ONTARIO NURSES!A big congratulations are in order for our California campus nursing students! The current California NCLEX Pass Rates at our Ontario campus is 89.47% and 86.67% at our Los Angeles campus! We are so proud of our nursing students and all the hard work they put into their education to […]