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In the College of Health Sciences, the schools of health professions, nursing, pharmacy and public health, unite around the goal of preparing graduates for the constantly evolving health care environment while furthering the Samford University mission. The College embraces emerging technology and innovative approaches to education. Across all of our schools and in every degree program, we focus on four aspects of the college experience: rigorous academics, clinical experience, interprofessional curriculum and Christian context. The College offers programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral level and is home to numerous community and professional development services and programs. Samford's College of Health Sciences will open a state-of-the-art 223,000 sq.

03/05/2026

It’s Samford Giving Days!

The College of Health Sciences is home to four amazing schools — School of Health Professions, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, School of Public Health and Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing.

Together, our students learn within their programs and through interdisciplinary opportunities to build careers that better our communities.

Your gift to the College of Health Sciences is another way to invest in our schools — and in the future of our students.

Giving link in the comments!

03/03/2026

Join us in March for Hunger. Drop off nonperishable food items in the College of Health Lobby.

The Samford Physical Therapy department is collecting nonperishable food in the College of Health Lobby to support Grace Klein Community. Donations will be served at FeedBHM Bessemer on Thursday, March 5.

Stop by, give what you can and help us care for our community.

02/13/2026

Last week, our Office for Faith and Health hosted its annual Healthcare Ethics and Law (HEAL) Institute conference. This year’s theme, “Trust in Science and Government: What About Vaccinations?,” examined vaccine hesitancy, public trust and the ethical questions shaping public health decision-making.

It was a full-day event that brought together more than 230 students and faculty from nursing, health professions, philosophy, law, and community health, as well as practicing professionals.

Read all about the full event by clicking the link in the comments!

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

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