A Message from the Director
Have you heard the thunder? The School of
Nursing at Boise State University is on the rise!
The School is changing at a lightening pace with
the addition of two new graduate programs and
the continued focus on quality of the existing
programs. The School of Nursing will experience a
transition in leadership this year as I depart for new
challenges. However, I leave the leadership of the
School in great hands with Dr. Ann Hubbert and
Dr. Vivian Schrader. These experienced leaders will
continue on the outstanding path we have begun.
Dr. Pamela Springer
Director of Boise
State’s School of
Nursing
Here is an example of the changes we have made
over the last seven short years:
2007
• Dr. Jeri Bigbee hired as the first Jody DeMeyer Endowed Chair in Nursing.
• Masters of Science in Nursing program began with a focus on Nursing care of Populations.
2008
• Clinical faculty track began at the University to ensure the Department of Nursing could honor
the high quality clinical teachers with Masters degrees.
• Memorandum of agreement signed with Ecuador and Netherlands.
• Post-licensure RN-BS Online/Distance Completion track began with Dr. Vivian Schrader as the
director of this innovative program.
2009
• Associate of Science nursing program moved to the College of Western Idaho. Boise State University to focus on Baccalaureate and higher degree education.
• Department of Nursing hosted nursing faculty and students from Hangzhou China.
• Implemented the Dedicated Education Unit with St. Lukes Boise.
2010
• School status achieved for Nursing – changes from a department to a School.
• School of Nursing moved to the Norco Building.
• School of Nursing hosted faculty/students from Ecuador and the Netherlands and sent 13 students and two faculty to China.
• Implemented a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant program for students to work with
and be mentored by faculty.
2011
• Dr. Ann Hubbert named Chair of Undergraduate programs in the School of Nursing.
• Initial accreditation received for the Masters program and continued accreditation for the baccalaureate program.
• Hosted students from China.
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