Graduate and Law Student Handbook 2025-26

advanced technology designed to enhance the learning experience for both in-person and remote students. The Beyster Institute’s third floor showcases the Krause Family PhD Research Library and Study assures contemplation. It showcases four nursing research units including the Hervey Family San Diego Foundation Military and Veteran Health Unit, the Women and Children’s Health Unit, the Kaye M. Woltman and Melisa R. McGuire Hospice and Palliative Care Education and Research Unit, and the Senior Adult Research Unit and Functional Assessment Apartment. A most unique space, this apartment contains a small kitchenette, bathroom, and bedroom/ living area outfitted with equipment and furniture that enhance safety for older adult research participants. A Psychiatric APRN psychotherapy research room adjoins the apartment. Clinical Placement and Health Care Affiliations Clinical Placement Coordinators work collaboratively with faculty and students to plan and arrange clinical and practicum placements within the guidelines of the student handbook. Health Care Affiliations include a wide variety of local clinical resources including UCSD Medical Center, Sharp Healthcare (hospitals and clinics), Scripps Health (hospitals and clinics), Children’s Hospital and Health Center, Veterans Administration Hospital, Balboa Naval Medical Center, and Palomar Health. Because of the focus on health promotion, many community agencies are utilized, including schools, home health agencies, the San Diego County Department of Health Services, health maintenance organizations and local community clinics. a setting for creative thinking, relaxed sharing, and peaceful

Writing and Library Resources Nursing students are encouraged to connect with the Hahn School of Nursing in-house librarian, Carrie Fry . Library resources and videos related to finding information for nursing can be accessed here libguides.sandiego.edu/nursing . The librarian can offer strategies and assistance in developing your research and writing skills. Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, Advanced Practice and Simulation The Dickinson Nursing Simulation Center (DNSC) is designed to simulate the clinical setting and provide students with the opportunity to develop and enhance clinical skills in a safe environment. The 10,000 square-foot space is located adjacent to the Hahn School of Nursing building on the first floor of the Betty and Bob Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, Advanced Practice and Simulation. The Dickinson Nursing Simulation Center, which is equipped with a central lab/ lecture hall with vignettes of hospital patient beds on the periphery, contains a combined lecture/acute care venue, three acute care exam rooms, six primary care exam rooms, a nursing station, medication room, faculty/student lounge green room and laundry room. The DNSC is equipped with high-fidelity mannequins, student debriefing rooms, computer video monitoring and recording capabilities along with a Learning Spaces information management system. The Lizbeth and Walter Smoyer Family, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Education Center focusing on diagnosis and treatment, management of chronic illnesses, preventive care, and leadership of interdisciplinary health teams. The HyFlex classrooms are equipped with

Office of Nursing Compliance and Accreditation Students enrolled in the nursing and informatics programs at USD are required to meet extensive health requirements in order to be in compliance during their graduate program. The Office of Nursing Compliance monitors student profiles for required immunization records, annual background checks, annual drug screenings and other essential documentation through Complío by American DataBank . Students are encouraged to meet with Angie Palomar Valdez, Assistant Director of Compliance and Accreditation , to discuss the health requirements in detail. Most HSON tracks are required to utilize Project Concert, a web-based platform used to digitally document clinical logs and journals. Project Concert is compatible on any laptop, or PC/Mac. Students are provided with access through the USD SON Compliance and Technology fee. Nursing Scholarships and Grants Our scholarships are designed to make graduate school more accessible to you. From endowment awards and scholarships to loan forgiveness programs, the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science wants to ensure you are well informed of the funding resources available to you. For questions about financial aid, contact Amy Wright, guiding both novice and experienced nurses in developing their individual programs of research. From nursing resources to funding and publishing, the Office of Nursing Research is able to assist all nursing students with their research. Director of Student Services . The Office of Nursing Research This department is dedicated to

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