From the military to the ministry, ASU nursing alum reflects on an extraordinary career


When Nancy Claflin attended Arizona State University in the 1970’s things were a little bit different. “When we were in nursing school, nobody wore gloves,” Claflin recalled.
This May, she is being recognized as a Golden Graduate, marking 50 years since she earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing.
In our ongoing mission to prepare the next generation of nursing professionals, a crucial challenge persists: high turnover. We are all familiar with the various reasons for this including burnout and inadequate work-life balance. As educators and leaders in nursing education, we have a unique opportunity – and indeed, a responsibility – to collaborate with our health care partners in cultivating environments where nurses can thrive both professionally and personally.
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ASU partners with multiple health organizations that are willing to provide internship opportunities both locally and across the nation.
Students are expected to have their internship opportunity initiated, selected, and identified at least one semester before the start of the course.
The demand for nurse researchers has never been more acute. Enrollment in nursing PhD programs continues to remain flat. The success of DNP programs in using innovative approaches to program delivery has made a significant contribution to the profession in preparing nurses for APRN roles, leadership and educational careers.
Although many PhD programs have made real changes to their delivery format and milestone targets, these modifications have not produced the increase in student interest or an increased graduation rate that is essential to advance the profession.