College of Health Professions

Bushnell Students Recognized at Annual Honors Convocation

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students at the annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 4, 2023, inside the Morse Events Center. This year’s event saw an impressive group of students recognized for their hard work and dedication in the classroom, with honors and inductions into professional societies. PHOTO GALLERY…

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Oregon State Board of Nursing Grants Final Program Approval and Enrollment Expansion to Bushnell University’s ABSN Program

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is proud to announce that the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program has received final program approval from the Oregon State Board of Nursing, effective until January 2025. Additionally, the ABSN program has also been granted permission to increase enrollment to up to 32 students per cohort beginning…

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99 Beacon Student-Athletes Earn U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference Honors

EUGENE, Ore. – 99 Bushnell University student-athletes were named to the Cascade Collegiate Conference U.S. Bank Academic All-Conference for the 2022-23 academic year, spanning over the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. The 99 total honored student-athletes is an all-time high for the Beacons. To earn recognition as an Academic All-CCC honoree, a student-athlete must…

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Bushnell Nursing Student Stephen Dambrov Advocates for Nursing Education and Health Equity at AACN Student Policy Summit in Washington D.C. 

EUGENE, Ore. – Stephen Dambrov, a Bushnell University nursing student, recently attended the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Student Policy Summit in Washington D.C. Dambrov was inspired to attend the summit to help improve the healthcare system and nursing education in the USA. He expressed his motivation behind attending the summit as supporting…

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A Year in, Bushnell School of Nursing is Poised for Growth

Eugene, Ore.—Feb. 24, 2023—It’s been twelve months since Bushnell University launched its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, and the first graduates are already licensed and employed as registered nurses. The ability to quickly turn aspiring nurses into licensed professionals is what led Bushnell to create the accelerated pathway. This specialized program is…

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Bushnell University and Douglas ESD Expand Counseling and Mental Health Programs with New $7 million Federal Grant

Eugene, OR— Feb 5, 2023– Bushnell University is excited to announce a new partnership with Douglas Education Service District (DESD) to give educational opportunities for students in the local Douglas County community. The partnership is funded through a new $7 million grant DESD received from the U.S. Department of Education for School-Based Mental Health programs….

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UCC and Bushnell University to sign agreement for local bachelor’s degree offering

  Bachelor’s Degree Now Offered on the UCC Campus ROSEBURG, Ore., May 31, 2022 — Students interested in pursuing a degree in psychology can now complete a bachelor of science degree on the UCC campus in Roseburg with a new agreement between Umpqua Community College and Bushnell University.   Watch the story on KEZI 9 news…

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Nursing Practice Lab Open House & Dedication on February 3

EUGENE, Ore.— Bushnell University’s School of Nursing is hosting an open house and dedication for their new Practice Lab on Thursday, February 3 from 5pm to 6pm. The new Practice Lab is part of the Venture Forward capital campaign efforts Bushnell launched in the Fall of 2021 and will be housed in the first floor…

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