Linfield Nursing

Our Linfield Nursing students continue to show what it means to care — in the classroom, in the community and beyond. 💜

We’re so proud of these Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) students for organizing this meaningful volunteer effort and demonstrating the compassion, leadership and service that define the nursing profession.

Inspired by the next generation of nurses? Come be part of their journey. We’re hiring nursing faculty for our Portland campus. Learn more and apply: https://www.linfield.edu/humanresources/employment.html

Nursing students from Linfield University deep cleaned our women’s shelter, Bethanie's Room this morning. A fierce act of patriotism!

Great careers often start with great connections.
Linfield is strengthening the link between students and the people who can help them succeed by bringing Career and Life Design into University Advancement. The change will create more opportunities for mentorship, internships, networking and hands-on learning with alumni, employers and community partners.
Together, we're building an even stronger Wildcat network — one that supports students from their first day on campus through the start of their careers and beyond.
Want to help shape the next generation of Wildcats? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to Career and Life Design at [email protected].

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Enhancing career services through alumni and community partners A new alignment of Career and Life Design and University Advancement to strengthen the connection between students and professional networks.

What happens when barriers to advanced nursing education increase?

A new Forbes article explores how proposed federal loan caps for graduate nursing students could affect the future healthcare workforce, from nurse practitioners and nurse midwives to the nursing faculty who educate the next generation.

The story features insights from Linfield School of Nursing Dean Paul Smith, who raises concerns about the potential impact on healthcare access and equity, particularly for students who hope to return and serve their own communities.

As demand for healthcare providers continues to grow, these conversations matter for patients, families and communities across the country.

Read the article and learn what's at stake (click and scroll down a few stories to read): 🔗 https://www.forbes.com/sites/daniellechemtob/2026/06/22/forbes-daily-encouraging-progress-touted-on-us-and-iran-talks/

What does it take to prepare the next generation of nurses?

Dean Paul Smith recently joined Spokane Public Radio to discuss the future of nursing education, the role of simulation and virtual reality in training, and how nursing programs are helping address the growing need for nurses across the country.

Listen to the full interview and hear how Linfield students are gaining the skills and confidence to succeed in today's health care environments.

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Northwest nursing school dean talks about training students Paul Smith from Linfield University says technology is playing a larger role as schools try to get more training opportunities for students.

Welcome to Linfield, student nurses!
Meet the newest cohort in our Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (TBSN) program. We’re excited to welcome you to the Wildcat nursing community!

For 168 years, Linfield has been shaped by a community that believes in something bigger.
Today, we say thank you to the Linfield community—past, present and future—whose support and spirit sustain this place and the people who call it home.
Here’s to another year of learning, connection and Wildcat pride.

Two new electric utility carts are now in service on Linfield’s Portland campus, thanks to funding from Portland General Electric’s 2025 Drive Change Fund. ⚡

The carts support campus operations and public safety teams by helping staff respond more quickly to maintenance needs, campus monitoring and emergencies — while also reducing emissions and long-term maintenance costs. They replace a gas-powered cart from 1995 that was no longer serviceable.

This investment builds on Linfield’s ongoing partnership with PGE and reflects the university’s continued commitment to sustainable campus operations.

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🩺💜 Honoring excellence in nursing — and the Wildcats who embody it.
At our December Pinning Ceremony, the Linfield University School of Nursing proudly recognized graduating seniors who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, compassion and the heart of nursing:
✨ Lauren Holford — Senior Honors in Nursing
✨ John Calder — Professional Excellence in Nursing
✨ Julie Peterson — Wilma Pope Alumni Award
✨ Camilla Joy Baptista — DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students
We are so proud of these graduates and the care they bring to every patient, classroom and clinical space.
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New year, new cohort. 👋🩺
Please welcome the newest Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) cohort — Class of March 2027!

Designed for students with a bachelor’s degree outside of nursing, the MEPN program prepares graduates to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and step into the healthcare field.

This cohort brings a wide range of backgrounds — from digital art and computer science to business, communications, public health and more. Diverse paths, one purpose.