Students, alumni, faculty discuss the future of nursing at BSN 50th Anniversary
When Temple began offering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree 50 years ago, it was at a time when the function of nurses differed from their current multifaceted role as “the glue that holds a patient’s healthcare journey together,” according to the American Nurses Association. At the 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday, April 5, leaders in the field and the Department of Nursing looked back at the past half-century of nursing and shared their thoughts on the years ahead, which promise a continued shift toward community-based care.
“As we reimagine...