Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago

What important product should our soon-to-be grads invest in as they head out into the world? Check out the video below to hear that advice and other words of wisdom to the Class of 2025 from Emily Chin, PhD, RNC, CNE, director of our Four-Year BSN program, and other Loyola faculty!

“To be successful in nursing, you have to care.” Guided by her belief in equity and social justice, Regina Conway-Phillips marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago and channeled her energy and passion into a career as a nurse and researcher. As she prepares to retire this spring after 14 years at Loyola Nursing, Conway-Phillips spoke about the personal connections that drove her research interest in breast cancer screenings for Black women, and the role spirituality may play in motivating them to seek screenings. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3RGhv92

Congratulations to Jorgia Connor, recipient of the Exemplary Nursing Faculty Award from the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) Jesuit Network of Nursing Programs! The award recognizes her as “a model of excellence in Jesuit nursing education.” Dr. Connor is assistant dean of Loyola Nursing's undergraduate program, a dedicated mentor, and a leader of the school's annual immersion trip to Lourdes, France (see her at far right in a photo from last year's trip). Learn more at https://bit.ly/4cQeiNQ

Interested in our Doctor of Nursing Practice Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program? Learn more about the clinical and educational experiences this DNP track has to offer at our upcoming info session. When: Monday, April 28, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. CT Where: Online RSVP here: https://bit.ly/44Ibhge See you there!

Our own Kyla Cassandra Santos is featured in a new Loyola Today spotlight on graduating Ramblers as they look ahead to the next step in their lives and reflect on their college memories. Learn more about Kyla's journey below (and read her shout out to Thao Griffith, PhD, RN!)

Congratulations to Sarah Chamness, winner of Loyola's 2025 Faculty Center for Ignatian Pedagogy Magis Teaching Award for Part-time Instructors! Chamness is a part-time clinical faculty member at Loyola Nursing interested in evidence-based teaching strategies for undergraduates. An expert in neonatal and pediatric nursing, she uses her background to enhance students' clinical time through storytelling, skill transference, and debriefing. The Magis Teaching Award recognizes her strong commitment to supporting and improving the education of student nurses so they can thrive in the nursing profession, and we're proud of her accomplishment!

As the world mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, we reflect on his connection to Loyola and the lessons he shared for a future defined by hope and collaboration. https://bit.ly/42BcX8H

Join us next week for a virtual information session about our Doctor of Nursing Practice in Systems Leadership program! When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. CT Where: Online RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4lyBsw5 See you soon!

If you're looking to expand your nursing career into gender-based care, join us next Tuesday for a virtual information session! Learn more about our Doctor of Nursing Practice Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner program and how it can make you an expert in women's, gender, and reproductive health. When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. CT Where: Online RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3Gdk2Fe See you there!

Loyola Nursing students gathered last week for the Student Nurse Political Action Day in Springfield, IL! Take a look at some of our highlights. #LoyolaNursing