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Kamya Nearly Died from a Medical Error. In the Aftermath, She Decided to Become a Nurse
Kamya Cook, BSN ’19, nearly died after the birth of her daughter. The trauma triggered a desire in her to care for others, especially moms and children. She’ll graduate in December and has received...
Fulbright Winner on a Mission to Boost Organ Donations
Japan has the lowest organ donation rate in the world, putting at risk many of its citizens. Now, SMU’s Joyce Trompeta, BSN ’88, has set out to help change that. “The Japanese are known for their...
Scholarships Break Through Social Stigma for BSN Student
One of the things Michael L., BSN ’19, wanted most growing up was to be a “superhero.” Now he’s a second-year nursing student on the verge of graduating from Samuel Merritt University. Michael...
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The Samuel Merritt University (SMU) communications team provides information and story ideas to print, broadcast, and online news media. We distribute news releases and connect journalists with SMU experts in the health sciences.
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