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People desiring to enter the field of nursing often believe that nursing is a calling, not just a career path. They have a deep desire to help others. Although as a nurse you will be able to help others, nursing is also a very flexible, competitive, and rewarding profession. Graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from St Andrews University is the first step in achieving a long and fulfilling career in healthcare. There is a high demand for bachelor’s prepared Registered Nurses, and graduates of St. Andrews University Bachelor

Many of us take for granted the movements that our body naturally does throughout the day. We often don’t think twice about getting up out of bed, getting dressed, or walking to the kitchen. It isn’t until we have an injury, surgery, or aches and pains that we notice how much we use our fingers, hands, or joints and limbs for daily function. Occupational therapy is a vital resource for patients, both young and old, who need help teaching their bodies how to perform meaningful, daily tasks, and routines. So,

An occupational therapy assistant plays an essential role in helping patients achieve independence and improve the quality of everyday life. Working directly with patients, the occupational therapy assistant is often part of a larger patient care team. Understanding the therapist’s work environment, licensing requirements, and educational programs is the first step to determining if this career is right for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for occupational therapy assistants and aides is $59,200 with a job growth outlook of 31%. This fast-growing career might

Overview St Andrews is proud to announce its new Bachelor of Science Nursing program. The Pre-licensure BSN option is 4 years in length and occurs in two stages. The first stage requires students to take 49 semester/credit hours of lower-division work (liberal arts and nursing prerequisites). Some of these lower division semester/credit hours can be taken at any regionally accredited college or university but the student is also required to take St Andrews General Education (SAGE) courses which are only offered at SAU. The second phase is comprised of 68

So, you have a family member that’s a nurse, or you have watched a television show that sparked your passion to becoming a nurse? That’s great and yes, nursing is a great field to pursue but, the reality is not everyone is meant to be a Registered nurse (RN)! The journey to becoming a RN is hard work and working as a RN is equally hard work. Anyone hoping to pursue the pathway to becoming a nurse must realize that there is a great amount of energy and time commitment

Rachelle Lydell, MSOT, OTR/L and SAU BSOTA Program director was pleased to announce the publication of an article in which she coauthored with faculty from University of Missouri – Columbia School of Health Professions Department of Occupational Therapy. The article describes and reinforces the concept of bagless therapy and the use of the coaching interaction style in lieu of a toy bag within an early intervention setting. It includes a case example as an illustration of the effectiveness of empowering the family by promoting occupational performance, utilizing materials the family