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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Faculty to Present Best Practices in Nursing Education at American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Master’s Education Conference

Presentations, led by USAHS Master of Science in Nursing program chair, Robin Dennison, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CNE, NEA-BC, and faculty member, John Rosselli, PhD, FNP-BC, CNE, will bring together nurse educators and leaders focused on improving practice in a constantly evolving field. Atlanta, GA – February 24, 2017 – University of St. Augustine for Health

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OT Outside: Fitness in the Park Brings Occupational Therapy to Seniors

Throughout the spring trimester, Master of Occupational Therapy students in the Level IB Fieldwork course on the St. Augustine campus are getting out into the community as the hosts of Fitness in the Park. The free, 12-week program, organized with the St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department, sparked so much interest that it quickly

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Faculty to Present Research at American Physical Therapy Association Conference in San Antonio

Presentations at the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) will bring together more than 11,000 of the brightest and most innovative professionals for the largest conference on physical therapy in the U.S. San Antonio, TX – February 15, 2017 – University of St. Augustine Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to Host Start Moving, Start Living Panel Discussion and Documentary Screening

This joint event with Movement is Life is open to health, medical and rehabilitative professionals and educators interested in discussing and learning more about promoting physical mobility among diverse groups of patients San Marcos, January 24, 2017 — The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health and

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Kayleigh Quinn, MOT Student – Going Big to Brighten up the Lives of Children

Where others see a blank wall, Kayleigh Quinn sees an opportunity to brighten people’s lives—especially children’s. The Master of Occupational Therapy student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has painted two murals in northeast Florida: one in 2015 at a pediatric clinic near Palatka and another that she completed in November at

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University of St. Augustine Faculty Member Nominated for AOTA Board Position

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes rehabilitative and health sciences education through innovative classroom and distance education, is proud to announce that Sheri Montgomery, OTR/L, OTD, FAOTA, a faculty member in the Master of Occupational Therapy program on the St. Augustine campus, is one of six

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Making Coursework (Literally) Come to Life

A neuromuscular course recently led students to present on innovative topics, including the use of Xbox Kinect and virtual reality for participants with Parkinson’s disease, and the use of mental imagery for a participant with a chronic brain injury. Physical therapists are responsible for providing much more than assessments and treatment plans—they must also dive

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How My Education Cemented My Passion for Teaching

The university has helped me grow professionally while balancing teaching, learning, and practicing. By Dr. Nicole Rodriguez, Instructor and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, DPT FLEX program, San Marcos campus My passion for physical therapy began as a high school and then a collegiate athlete who experienced numerous injuries. One of my physical therapists was

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Making a Lasting Impression

A Master of Occupational Therapy student recently led a project to renovate the entrance of a fieldwork site in Austin as a way to thank the community that supported her during her fieldwork. When Aniqa Shahbaz, a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) student, began her fieldwork in June at Inspire South day rehabilitation in Austin,

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