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WCU Alumni Spotlight: Julie Weiner

For Julie Weiner, the choice of being part of the Oxford Honors program or graduating with her original bachelor of science in nursing cohort at West Coast University-Los Angeles wasn't really a choice at all. Weiner was part of the 2018 Oxford Honors...

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WCU Student Spotlight: Chimdi Maduka

Chimdi Maduka witnessed first-hand what impact a nurse has on patients. After following his mom to her job as a nurse and watching her interact with patients, Maduka said he knew he was meant to follow in her footsteps. “I always knew...

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WCU Student Spotlight: Stephanie Taylor

After earning her vocational nursing degree and acquiring two masters, it took speaking to high school students for Stephanie Taylor to finally pursue her dream of becoming a nurse with training from West Coast University. Taylor served...

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WCU PharmD Students and Faculty Learn How to ‘Stop the Bleed’ With CHLA Trauma Center

Just because pharmacists aren't expected to administer first aid doesn't mean they shouldn't know how. Thanks to a team of healthcare workers from the Children's Hospital Los Angeles trauma center, students and faculty from West Coast University's doctorate...

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Over 160 WCU-Orange County Students, Graduates Turn Out For Fall Career Fair in Anaheim

West Coast University-Orange County hosted its annual fall career fair for students and alumni this September. More than 20 employers came from all over the county to speak to over 160 WCU students and alumni about volunteer opportunities and details...

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WCU Alumni Spotlight: Carolina Valls, RN

Sometimes the best part about working in healthcare is also the worst part. For Carolina Valls, a West Coast University-Orange County bachelor of science in nursing graduate and registered nurse, it meant expertly advocating for her son AJ’s health...

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Nearly 200 Attend WCU-Ontario Career Fair in August

More than 20 featured employers and over 200 West Coast University students and graduates attended the WCU-Ontario career fair this August. WCU-Ontario Career Services director Mercedes Garner said even if students aren't looking for immediate...

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