Samford University College of Health Sciences

02/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the HEAL Conference today in Seibert Hall! Experts in medicine, philosophy, law, and community health will tackle this year’s topic: “Trust in Science and Government: What About Vaccinations?”

01/16/2026

📣 Healthcare Ethics and Law Institute Conference 2026
Registration is now open for Samford University’s annual HEAL Conference, happening February 6, 2026 in Seibert Hall.

The conference is designed to support Alabama institutional ethics committees at all levels as they navigate today’s most pressing health care and legal issues.

🔗 Register here: http://ms.spr.ly/6183tCaR7

11/20/2025

Physical therapy and undergraduate nursing students participated in an interprofessional education simulation. Designed to prepare them to care for critically ill patients as part of a team, they worked together to move patients safely in the cardiac ICU and trauma-surgery unit while managing lines and monitoring medical status. Students also worked with infant and pregnant manikins to strengthen their assessment and clinical skills.

It’s another great example of how our programs integrate interprofessional education that mirrors real-world practice.

11/13/2025

Nursing students partnered with Samford’s Department of World Languages and Cultures for a hands-on simulation caring for a 5-year-old patient whose mother didn’t speak English. Spanish majors and minors stepped in as interpreters, giving both groups valuable, real-world training in cross-cultural health care.

09/22/2025

Today, Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing unveiled a portrait of Nena F. Sanders, Ph.D., to be displayed alongside Ida V. Moffett.

Sanders, who became dean in 2001, led the nursing school through significant growth in programs, scholarship and enrollment. In 2013, she was named the founding vice provost of Samford’s College of Health Sciences, where she oversaw the launch of new schools in public health and health professions.

Following her retirement in 2020, the school was renamed Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing in recognition of her lasting impact. She is a member of the American Academy of Nursing, the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame and a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice.

The portrait was painted by Birmingham artist Carter Laney.

09/17/2025

It’s Healthcare Simulation Week 2025! This year’s theme is United Through Simulation. We’re grateful for our incredible simulation team, who support students across the College of Health Sciences. Your dedication strengthens the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of health care for all. Take a moment this week to thank someone from our Experiential Learning and Simulation Center.

07/22/2025

Samford’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center in the College of Health Sciences is seeking a Simulation Specialist. Ideal candidates bring:

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in medical terminology
• Hands‑on experience with simulation technology, AV systems, medical equipment
• Experience in a hospital, patient care, or healthcare education setting

This position will collaborate with faculty to create and run lifelike clinical scenarios, maintain simulation assets and support students in building clinical judgment and confidence.

🔗 Apply today: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/samford/jobs/4996839/simulation-specialist?keywords=simulation&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the freedom to learn, serve, and care for others. As nurses and future nurses, we’re grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day!

04/10/2025

In March, more than 100 students worked through 21 patient cases across four hospital units—emergency, two medical-surgical units, and an intensive care unit. Hosted by Samford’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center, the acute care simulation challenged students to apply clinical knowledge and collaborate as an integrated health care team.

Students from nursing, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, and pharmacy participated in all three rounds, along with student interpreters from Howard College of Arts and Sciences who assisted with a non-English-speaking patient.

“This simulation affords our students the opportunity to learn about other professions from those with whom they will collaborate when they enter practice,” said Jill Pence, executive director of the Experiential Learning and Simulation Center.

Read the full article here: https://www.samford.edu/nursing/news/2025/Samford-Students-Collaborate-Across-Disciplines-During-Acute-Care-Simulation-Post

02/02/2022

Registration for the 2022 HEAL Conference closes in just two weeks. This year's conference will focus on the mental health crisis that lingers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Register today.

Samford University online event registration.

12/03/2021

We had a wonderful time at the final Health Care Leadership Symposium of the year. Thank you to our featured guest Roger Hall for sharing your wisdom and for leading us in an insightful and stimulating discussion!

09/29/2021

Join us for the inaugural Health Care Leadership Symposium!

On Friday, October 8, we will hear from Eleanor Wells, an alumna of Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing and CEO of Cohort 4 Care, and Ashley Cauley, the company's chief human resource officer. They will speak on the topic, "Get a GRIPP: Preventing and Treating Burnout and Compassion Fatigue."

Register at samford.edu/healthsciences/events/

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