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Welcome, Visiting Scholars!

Top row from top left, researchers Lifang Wang (China), Nilufer Yildirim (Turkey), and Qi Zhang (China), and bottom row from left, YoungJi Ko (South Korea) and student Yijing Li (China), the newest members of the International Visiting Scholars program at JHSON through its Center for Global Initiatives (CGI). JHSON is dedicated to expanding the dissemination of nursing knowledge  and innovation across the world through collaboration. CGI serves as an operational umbrella for existing and developing JHSON international education, practice, research, and policy initiatives.

Chat and Chew

The next JHSON Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Chat and Chew, 12:30-2 pm Thursday, October 23, SON N231, presents “A deeper dive into the Staff Life Design Process” led by Shekeitha L. Jeffries.

Welcome, Kexin Huang!

Kexin Huang, MSN, from Jilin University School of Nursing in China, will be a visiting scholar at JHSON through September 1, 2026. She will do research in preventing and managing late-life depression to reduce the harm and burden of the disease and promote mental health among older adults. Assistant Professor Angela Chang Chiu will serve as her faculty mentor. Welcome, Kexin!

Chat Session for MSN Entry into Nursing

The online chat on Monday, November 17 is a great way to ask any questions you may have, or see other questions being asked that you may not have thought to ask yourself. An abundance of information is discussed and we hope you will join us. Be sure your computer has Java properly installed and enabled, and your pop up blocker is turned off in order to successfully log into the chat. Chat sessions will become active 15 minutes before the start time to allow students to join. Registration required. Audience: Public Date/Time: Monday, November 17, 2025 (03:00 pm - 04:00 pm)

Virtual Info Session – Healthcare Organizational Leadership Programs (MSN, MSN/MBA and Post-Degree Certificates)

Join the Office of Admissions, Assistant Professor and Track Director Dr. Jihane Frangieh, the Carey Business School, and current students 7-8 pm Wednesday, November 5 to learn more about the MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership tracks at the School of Nursing. We will discuss the program and application requirements for the MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership program, the MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership/MBA Dual Degree Program, and the Post-Masters Certificate in Healthcare Organizational Leadership. Audience: Public, Staff, Students

Nurse Anesthesia Career Fair

The Career Fair is for Nurse Anesthesia students graduating in May 2026 - May 2028.

Preparation:

• Utilize Handshake (Career Center tab>Resources), especially the sections on resumes, networking, and employer info (FAQs on how and when to apply)
• Wear scrubs or professional attire (think blazer and slacks)
• Bring your student ID and copies of your current resume

Audience:
Students

Date/Time:
Monday, November 17, 2025 (11:00 am - 01:00 pm)

Location:
Pinkard first floor; check in outside of Carpenter Room A