May 2, 2012 GSU Physical Therapy program re-accredited for ten years. Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions' Division of Physical Therapy today was re-affirmed full ten-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation on Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) for the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program. View press release here.
SNHP faculty members presented their expertise to a variety of organizations throughout the academic community. Here is a sampling of recent faculty presentations:
Vijay Ganji, associate professor of nutrition, spoke to the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly known as the Georgia Dietetic Association) on March 23. His lecture was entitled "Folic acid fortification in the U.S. and the risk of cancer."
Michael Decker, Byrdine F. Lewis Endowed Chair in Nursing and associate professor of nursing, spoke on "Sleep Apnea in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Cause, Consequence or Red Herring" at Harvard Medical School on March 21.
Lisa Cranwell-Bruce, clinical instructor of nursing, spoke on "Decoding Food Allergies and Special Diets" at the Association of Camp Nurses/American Camp Association on February 22.
View the recipients of the Dean's List and President's List Awards here.
Celebrating our Nursing Alumni!
Date: May 17, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Tavern 99 in Buckhead
Direction: 128 E. Andrews Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Join us for some great food, casual networking, and a special treat for GSU nursing alumni: in honor of National Nurses' Month, we will be joined by special guest and GSU Distinguished Alumni Award winner Dr. Rhonda Scott, Chief Nursing Officer at Grady Memorial Hospital! Complimentary appetizers will be offered and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. No reservations are required. Save the Date! Spread the Word!
Douglas S. Gardenhire, director of clinical education and clinical assistant professor of respiratory therapy has been selected for the 2012 Governor's Teaching Fellow program. Gardenhire was recommended for the summer program by President Mark Becker.
Honoring the Class of 1972:
the first physical therapy class
in the State of Georgia
SAVE THE DATE: June 2, 2012
We are looking for alumni class representatives to attend the event.
For more information, please contact Jim Lewis at jlewis60@gsu.edu
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