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- November 19, 2020
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AT students benefit from on-ice simulation
Daemen University athletic training students had the opportunity to learn and test out their skills during their program’s annual on-ice seminar, held at Nichols High School’s Dann Memorial Ice Rink on Nov. 11. This unique continuing education event was hosted by Sports Medicine Concepts, Inc. (SMC), a company from Avon, N.Y. that focuses on training sports healthcare professionals in the management…
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- November 17, 2020
How a nursing B.S. benefits practice and patient care
Now, more than ever, skilled nurses are essential to the health and well being of those in need across our global community. That is why it is so important that education systems encourage nurses to constantly improve their practice through gaining knowledge and experience that will contribute to the ever evolving field. Although registered nurses can begin practicing with…
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- November 17, 2020
AT Student Moriah Gregory Awarded Scholarship
Each year, the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association scholarship program honors student members for their demonstrated excellence in academic and clinical work as an entry-level athletic training student. There are only 11 of these awards available, and we are proud to share that one of Daemen’s finest, Moriah Gregory has been selected for the Joseph Abraham Scholarship! The competitive EATA application…
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- November 16, 2020
It’s Not Impossible to Work Full-Time and Attend Grad School
By Shantina Addison, Daemen University assistant director of graduate and special programs enrollment Are you considering graduate school, but the thought of juggling school and working full-time makes you feel overwhelmed? I have worked in graduate admissions for a few years now and the common concern that most students express when they inquire about a program is, “how will…
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- November 12, 2020
Perks of attending a small college
As a student looking around the room in your high school classes, have you ever thought, “What if there were five times the amount of students in here?” Now, transition that to college, and think of your ideal classroom. It may not have meant as much to you until now, but if your smaller classes, seeing and knowing your teacher…
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- November 12, 2020
Healthcare Degrees for the Future
As a high school student, looking forward to all that is ahead, one of the biggest choices to make can be in selecting a degree of choice that will lead to a fulfilling and long career. A great place to be for that job security and return on your investment is in healthcare. In an era where the world is…
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- November 12, 2020
Daemen chair honored as ‘Social Worker of the Year’
Daemen University’s own Diane R. Bessel, PhD LMSW CNM, was recently named 2020’s Social Worker of the Year by the NYS Chapter for the National Association of Social Workers. This prestigious award recognizes the contributions of outstanding individuals making a difference in New York State, who have also demonstrated commitment to social work values in 2020. She will be honored…
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- November 11, 2020
An inspirational letter on education to all Veterans
By Col. Jean M. Anderson Chief, Army Medical Specialist Corps, US Army Reserves Daemen University, Physical Therapy, ’92 Veterans Day 2020 will be different in so many ways from prior years. Although we may not be able to participate in many in-person celebrations, the sentiment is still the same. I would personally like to start by saying a huge, “thank…
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- November 10, 2020
Veteran alum discusses sense of belonging and support Daemen provides
Veterans have many concerns about going to college after their tour of duty. I certainly did. Five months after I discharged from the Marines, I enrolled in a culinary school. It was a technical college, so the atmosphere was similar to the military. We were sorted into cohorts of eighteen students, and we took all our classes together just…
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- November 3, 2020
Tips to find the best athletic training programs
The athletic training field is growing quickly across the U.S. With a 19 percent job growth increase predicted from 2018 to 2028, it’s no wonder students want to study this health science profession. With the help of Daemen University AT alum Griffin Spatorico,’19, we came up with some ways to identify the best athletic training programs during your college search….
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