Office of Nursing Impact

The Office of Nursing Impact addresses the compelling need for a bridge between the knowledge we as a school of nursing develop and the application of that knowledge to the health care challenges and issues faced by local, national, and global communities. 

The Office of Nursing Impact Encompasses: 

• Global Affairs and Planetary Health: Focused on advancing global health through partnerships, innovative interventions, and addressing environmental and planetary health challenges; led by Director of Global and Planetary Health, Asia Neupane, Ed.D.
• Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Addresses barriers to access, supports underrepresented groups, and strengthens community; led by Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Charissa Owens, Ph.D. 
• Simulation Center: Prepares future nursing leaders using cutting-edge simulation and technology to address evolving healthcare needs; led by Simulation Unit Director, Linda Ghampson, DNP, MSN, RN, CHSE. 

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