School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

University, county Health Department partnership expands wellness outreach across Cattaraugus County

Oct 07, 2024 | A cadre of students in the DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the past two semesters to help improve the health of local residents.

Soltysik publishes article and presents at state conference

Oct 03, 2024 | An article co-authored by Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, RN-BC, NPD-BC, CNE, focusing on an evidence-based practice initiative she spearheaded with the staff development team at Olean General Hospital was published in the American Nurses Association-New York news magazine.

Perkins earns Best Practices award for event presentation

Oct 03, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, RN, CNE, received a Claire Murray Best Practices award for her presentation titled "Dual Degree Nursing Program: the Ultimate Double Dip."

Join SBU faculty and students and community partners Oct. 5 for interactive science activities

Sep 30, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University faculty and students are once again inviting the public to “Fall in Love with Science” and explore the science behind their food, health and community.

Team organized by St. Bonaventure's Nursing Department walks to help prevent suicide

Sep 19, 2024 | A team organized by the Department of Nursing at St. Bonaventure University raised $740 in the Cattaraugus County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, held Sept. 13 in Olean, to raise awareness of suicide prevention and funding in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Olomofe publishes article, to present work at conference

Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Charles Olomofe, visiting assistant professor of Public Health, published a journal article and has had an abstract accepted for oral presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) conference in Minneapolis in October.

Lundeen and Perkins published in American Nurse Journal

Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Erin Lundeen, clinical assistant professor of Nursing, and Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, published an article in American Nurse Journal, the premier journal of the American Nurses Association.

Perkins elected to two-year term as president of ANA-NY

Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, has been elected the next president of the American Nurses Association-New York. Her two-year term begins in October, when she will be sworn in at the association's annual conference.

Several SBU Honors students shine in summer

Sep 18, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University Honors students past and present of Dr. Scott Simpson had sensational summers, at home and abroad.

Perkins completes Agrisafe Nurse Scholar program

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, has completed an Agrisafe Nurse Scholar program focused on the agriculture-producing population's health, wellness, and safety.

Perkins and Soltysik complete Friday Night at the ER training

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Suzanne Soltysik (right), clinical assistant professor of Nursing, and Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, completed training to become game facilitators for Friday Night at the ER, an experiential team-learning game.

Kent and Perkins conducting mental health first aid courses

Sep 10, 2024 | A 2024-25 SBU Keenan Grant has enabled faculty from the DePerro School of Health Professions to again provide free mental health first aid certification courses to the community.

SBU’s OT program now a satellite TRAID Center, providing free loans of assistive technology to the community

Sep 03, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University’s Department of Occupational Therapy is now a satellite location of the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Program. This program offers short-term assistive technology loans to the public, including people with disabilities or short-term injuries, caregivers, parents, students requiring technology for education, healthcare providers and/or educators, and many more.

All in first cohort of dual-degree JCC/SBU Nursing program pass national licensure exam

Aug 28, 2024 | Every student in the first cohort of St. Bonaventure University’s dual-degree Nursing program has passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Master’s nursing students at St. Bonaventure get invaluable experience at Trauma I center

Jul 09, 2024 | Students in the Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program at St. Bonaventure University had an experience this summer they won’t soon forget.

St. Bonaventure 2024 Physician Assistant graduates go 33 for 33 on national exam

Jul 08, 2024 | Every 2024 graduate of St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant Studies program has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). The national pass rate for first-time PANCE takers is 93% over the last five years.

Jandoli Institute to publish hybrid journalism series

Jun 20, 2024 | Climate change, artificial intelligence and NCAA conference realignment are among the topics St. Bonaventure University faculty members tackled in a hybrid journalism project for the Jandoli Institute.

Fall ’24 freshman confirmations highest in 35 years at St. Bonaventure

Jun 04, 2024 | Despite significant delays in the federal financial aid process, St. Bonaventure University has more than 600 incoming freshmen confirmed for the fall semester.

St. Bonaventure’s master’s program in Nursing receives accreditation from CCNE

May 22, 2024 | The Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing program at St. Bonaventure University has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

SBU to celebrate 164th Commencement Exercises May 12 on campus

May 07, 2024 | As the seniors at St. Bonaventure University prepare to conclude their collegiate journey, the distance that once separated them has now transformed into an unbreakable bond, symbolizing their shared experiences and growth throughout their time together.