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Parents as Chiropractors Club Supports Students with Children

Posted on July 18, 2023July 17, 2023 in Clubs & Organizations in Students in Tower Magazine

Pursuing a doctoral program like Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) is a tremendous commitment. But earning an advanced degree while raising children presents an entirely separate and often competing set of challenges. “I moved to St. Louis from Tennessee to start the DC program at Logan somewhat last-minute,” said trimester 5 student Brittany Kidd. “When my husband and our son joined me during my first trimester, we struggled to find reliable child care because we were new to the area and didn’t know anyone.” Brittany threw herself into researching local day care facilities and other child care options all …

Academic Success Coaches Care About More Than Academics – They Care About Students’ Well-Being

Posted on July 6, 2023 in Campus Culture in Online Resources in Resources in Students

Logan University students have access to a team of world-class clinicians and educators, highly-educated staff, as well as a variety of resources dedicated to academic and career success. Associate Dean of Academic Success Katrina Marnin, MS, wants students to know that Logan’s academic success coaches care about more than just students’ academic success – they care about the student. “Yes, success coaches help with class registration and academic-related questions, but our care for the students goes deeper,” explained Katrina. “Not only do we work closely with students on selecting courses they need for their degree but go a step further …

East Central College Faculty Advance Their Teaching Skills with Logan’s Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 in College of Health Sciences in Health Care in Leaders Made in Students

Nancy Mitchell, MSN, RN is the director of nursing and dean of health science at East Central College (ECC) in Union, Missouri. Nancy attended ECC for her associate degree before earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Central Methodist University and her master’s in nursing from Maryville University. She came back to ECC as a full-time nursing instructor, a position she held for more than 15 years, until she was promoted to her current position. Nancy has mentored many students while teaching at ECC, including Brittany Clark, MSN, RN. Brittany came to ECC in 2012 to obtain her associate degree …

Canadian Chiropractor, Teacher, Bagpipe Player Pursues MS-CP from Logan

Posted on June 22, 2023April 8, 2024 in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics in Students in Tower Magazine

In addition to being a chiropractor, Carole Smith, DC, MEd is a contemporary medical acupuncture provider, Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) labor doula, teacher and bagpipe player. However, virtually attending Logan University’s 2021 Women’s Health Symposium inspired her to pursue another title: recipient of a Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) from Logan. “I had never heard of a program like Logan’s MS-CP in Canada or the United States,” Dr. Smith said. “I immediately knew I wanted to be part of it.” Led by founding program director Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC, Logan’s MS-CP is the first of …

Logan Staff Member & MSHI Student Graduates This Winter

Posted on May 4, 2023May 3, 2023 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Students

With a thirst for knowledge and a desire to help others, Sara Thoele found her place at Logan University as both a staff member and student. Following her graduation from Cornell College in 2013, Sara’s plans of being a social worker changed after having to move home to help take care of her grandmother. “After moving home, I wasn’t sure what to do,” Sara said. “Finding the position as a patient service representative at Logan University’s Southfield Health Center – and at the Stephen A. Orthwein Center – was serendipitous.” Saras responsibilities at the Orthwein Center include welcoming patients for …

MS-NHP’s Online Format Enables Student to Pursue Career Goals

Posted on April 26, 2023April 24, 2023 in College of Health Sciences in Students

Karla Curran first considered pursuing her master’s degree in nutrition while working as a personal trainer. Although many of her clients had well-rounded workout routines, she realized most did not know what to eat and drink to feel and perform at their best. “They had no problem working out, but they didn’t know where to even begin with their nutrition,” Karla said. “It was a huge gap for them. I was also personally interested in how nutrition can enhance athletic performance because I am an avid weightlifter and runner.” Karla chose Logan’s Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance …