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UMass Dartmouth kicks off a week of virtual events
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Program will prepare nurses for board certification as psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners
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Two in-person undergraduate nursing classes and one MLS class will switch to remote delivery while clinical experiences remain at health care agencies
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Unified effort required to stay safe while following CDC guidelines and government recommendations
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In-person instruction and health agency-based clinicals will be held this fall
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Presented by College of Nursing & Health Sciences faculty
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Stars in the classroom, on the field, and in the medical community
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CNHS is proactively preparing for either on-campus or online delivery of classes while maintaining quality instruction, faculty research, and supporting operations to prepare students for a successful career.
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A new minor in Global Health open to all majors and an online MLS degree completion program were introduced this semester
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University faculty and staff provide science-backed facts on the coronavirus