Dr. Eileen K. Fry-Bowers, Dean of the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions, Joins the California Association of Colleges of Nursing Board of Directors as Chair of the Policy Committee
SAN FRANCISCO (August 1, 2023) – Eileen K. Fry-Bowers, PhD, JD, RN, CPNP, FAAN,
dean of the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Nursing and Health Professions, was recently elected to the California Association of Colleges of Nursing (CACN) Board of Directors as chair of the Policy Committee, bringing her leadership and experience to CACN, particularly public advocacy and informing policymakers and health care stakeholders.
CACN’s goals include:
- Increasing the number of baccalaureates, masters and doctorally prepared nurses in California
- Improving nursing education through public advocacy and academic nurse leadership
- Informing policymakers and health care stakeholders regarding the current state of nursing education, research, trends, and issues
- Facilitating ongoing and effective communication and networking
- Developing and mentoring the next generation of academic nurse leaders
“I am pleased and honored to join the CACN Policy Committee to focus on public advocacy to meet the nursing education demands for current and future generations,” stated Dr. Fry-Bowers. “Nursing education is changing its focus from merely delivering healthcare to developing health and eliminating health inequities. It recognizes that nurses need to be equipped with the necessary skills to provide care tailored to the unique needs of different individuals and communities.”
“The CACN welcomes Dr. Fry-Bowers’ unique professional background, including clinical nursing practice and leadership, academic roles in nursing, public health and medicine, service in the United States Navy Nurse Corps, and an education in law and health policy,” said CACN President Karen Bradley, DNP, RN, PNP-BC, NEA-BC.
About the California Association of Colleges of Nursing
The mission of the California Association of Colleges of Nursing is to lead in advancing California baccalaureate and graduate nursing education. For more information, visit CACN.
About the USF School of Nursing and Health Professions
The mission of the USF School of Nursing and Health Professions is to improve the health of all populations through equitable and compassionate service, value-driven research, and innovative education of health professionals, preparing them to use their hearts, minds, and souls to change the health of the world. For more information, visit our website.
About the University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco is a private, Jesuit Catholic university that reflects the diversity, optimism, and opportunities of the city that surrounds it. USF offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, law, education, and nursing and health professions. At USF, each course is an intimate learning community in which top professors encourage students to turn learning into positive action, so the students graduate equipped to do well in the world — and inspired to change it for the better. For more information, visit usfca.edu.
