News Archive
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As one of the first nursing alumni of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Akila Aisner, MSN ’18, will soon become a family nurse practitioner.
A few years ago, he was working at a hospital in Marina Del Rey, California, as a registered nurse (RN). As he developed relationships with his patients, he was often frustrated that he did not have the knowledge base―or professional stature―to treat them within the medical model. He decided to pursue a master’s degree so he could care for his patients in the way he thought they needed.
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Restructuring standard military transitional training and education could be a critical step in curbing rates of homelessness among the U.S. veteran population.
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Clinical placements provide intensive training that helps prepare nurse practitioner students for success in a number of practice settings, from pediatric primary care to urgent care to family practice.
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The Trojan Food Pantry is increasing access for USC students to essential food and hygiene products, as well as connecting eligible students to public benefit programs.
When John Ghadar, a first-year MSW student at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, began working at the Trojan Food Pantry in late August as part of his field placement, he could not have anticipated the impact of this work.
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June Simmons, MSW ’70, was inducted Oct. 27 into the California Social Work Hall of Distinction, a program within the California Social Welfare Archives (CSWA) that ensures the advances and lessons of the profession remain available to future practitioners and researchers.
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LAVC co-chair and attorney Amanda Pertusati is dedicated to connecting veterans with critical services, from legal representation to housing benefits.
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Dear Students and Colleagues,
I am horrified and saddened by the senseless murders of 11 Jewish worshipers that occurred in a Pittsburgh synagogue and two African-Americans at a Kentucky supermarket this past week. -
Clinical Associate Professor Kim Finney addresses the benefits and challenges of leveraging psychopharmacology to treat military service members who struggle with PTSD and other mental health issues.
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Clinical social worker and sexual trauma specialist Jessica Klein offers advice for victims of revenge porn, from getting unauthorized images removed from social media to attending to your mental health needs.
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These simple tips on building a standout nurse practitioner resume will make securing a new position a breeze.
Applying for nurse practitioner positions in any clinical setting can feel overwhelming. When drafting your resume and cover letter, you may be plagued by seemingly simple questions about how to best capture the interest of a potential employer: “Should I include a picture of myself? Should my credentials be listed before or after my experience?”