Category Archives: What is a MEPN program?

Global Health Update

Posted on January 9, 2020 by

This post is written by guest writer and MEPN student, Ryan Adames As the Hahn School of Nursing (HSON) continues to conduct volunteer medical trips in Tijuana, the program is pursuing a new partnership with Refugee Health Alliance (RHA). RHA … Continue reading →

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Greetings from South Korea

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

This post is written by guest writer and 2nd year MEPN, Megan Lavalle We have been excitedly awaiting our trip to South Korea and it is finally here! The trip we are about to embark upon is a first for … Continue reading →

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MEPNs Host Health Fair in Tijuana

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

This post is written by 2nd year MEPN and guest writer, Adilene Esquivias Cynthia and Samantha providing nutrition education. Last weekend, MEPNs took a trip to Tijuana to host a health fair for the residents of the community center established … Continue reading →

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MEPNs learn how to influence media through Podcasts

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

On Monday afternoon, second year MEPNs in Dr. Kathy Marsh’s Health Policy class were discussing how nurses can impact the media to influence Health Policy. One of the class assignments is for students to produce a 3- 5 minute podcast … Continue reading →

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Director’s Details No One Tells You: Pointers from Dr. Close

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

(MEPN Director, Dr Jackie Close) Eight ways to avoid unhealthy competition in nursing school Don’t participate in the “whadyaget” game after test results are given. When you work in a group, make a conscious effort to include less verbal or … Continue reading →

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MEPN Open House Answers Questions for Applicants

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

This Post is written by 2nd year MEPN, and guest writer, Sarah Cole On September 15, 2018 the school of nursing hosted over 175 prospective students at the Kroc Peace and Justice Theater to hear about the incredible MEPN program … Continue reading →

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Nursing Students travel to Tijuana for Health Fair at Casa de Las Memorias

Posted on December 4, 2017 by

This post is written by guest writer, 2nd year MEPN, Amena Adams On Saturday 12/2/2017, eighteen nursing students dedicated their time and effort to a Health Fair conducted at Casa de Las Memorias, in Tijuana, Mexico. The group was led … Continue reading →

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Two hundred attend MEPN Open House

Posted on September 24, 2017 by

It was a full house on Saturday morning as two hundred potential nursing students attended the MEPN Open House. After a short presentation by Dr Kathy Marsh, current MEPN students took to the stage for a question and answer session. … Continue reading →

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MEPN Pediatric Survival Skills

Posted on June 8, 2016 by

This post written by guest writer, Dr Julie Vignato .    On May 31st and June 2nd, MEPN students started the summer semester learning the skills needed to survive as successful nurses in pediatrics.  Students watched a 30 minute video … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Mexico Mission Trip

Posted on May 25, 2016 by

This post is written by guest writer and MEPN student, Daniel Roderick   On April 16th, I had the opportunity to join University Ministry, HSON faculty, NP students, and fellow MEPN students on a trip to the community of La … Continue reading →

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