Contact Information
Marcia Bowers, RN, MSN, CPHQ, NE-BC
Director of Community Relations and Continuing Nursing Education
tel: 610-499-1327
mdbowers@widener.edu
Alumni & Continuing Ed
Widener University Alumni (WUNA) are comprised of more than 4,000 individuals that demonstrate civic and professional leadership, productive scholarship, and clinical expertise in many practice settings here in the United States and abroad. In this challenging health care era, our alumni lend their expertise in local, state, federal, and international issues.
WUNA Mission
The mission of our alumni is to:
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promote lifelong personal and professional relationships
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promote scholarship and nursing resources among our colleagues
- support our school of nursing and surrounding communities
By fulfilling our mission we continue to promote excellence within our school, our communities, and the nursing profession worldwide.
Joining WUNA
Come home to Widener! As a student nurse you were a member of WUSNA (Widener University Student Nurses' Association) and as a graduate you are a member of WUNA and Widener Pride. There are no dues so why not join us and participate. We are a talented group of individuals that continue to build upon the education foundations accomplished at Widener. We are a fun group who enjoy the professional and social networking and continued education opportunities offered at Widener.
Benefits of WUNA
As a member of WUNA, you may receive the following alumni benefits:
- Discounted fees for CE activities
- Wolfgram Memorial Library Card
- CAPSnet alumni (career advising and planning services and free alum to alum job postings)
- Personalized License Plates in MD and PA
- Online University Bookstore
- WU Platinum Plus Mastercard Credit Card
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities exist to volunteer in the following venues:
- Clinical site preceptor
- Student mentor/coach/tutor
- Student study groups
- Simulation lab"patient"
- Recruitment activities
- Educational events i.e. CE presentation in your area of expertise
- Community nursing center clinic(tentative opening September, 2011)
- Military service projects
Keeping in Touch
A newsletter highlighting student and alumni educational activities, events, and accomplishments is sent out electronically. We are very interested in hearing from you. The Widener Magazine is also published and available online. Please let us know your areas of interest for continuing education topics and inform us of any exciting work, projects, or events you are involved in.
