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The mission of the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing program is to educate and cultivate accountable, ethical, and diverse future health professionals through outstanding experiential education, service, research, and scholarly activities to address societal health needs.

The Department of Health Sciences and Nursing offers:

Two majors Three Health Science concentrations
Four minors
Two licensing and certification programs
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Accelerating Nursing Programs for Health Science Graduates at Fairfield University, the University of Connecticut and Southern Connecticut State University.

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Department Chair
Dr. Yaw Nsiah
Goddard Hall, Rm. 212D
(860) 465-4524
(860) 465-0395
nsiah@easternct.edu		 Associate Director of Nursing Admissions, Enrollment Management and Communication
Geeta Thapa, M.D.
Goddard Hall, Rm. 206
(860) 465-0376
(860) 465-0395
thapag@easternct.edu
Assistant Chair
Amy Bataille
Goddard Hall, Rm. 217
(860) 465-4002
(860) 465-0395
bataillea@easternct.edu		 Secretary
Kate Linderson
Goddard Hall, Rm. 212
(860) 465-5027
(860) 465-0395
lindersonk@easternct.edu
Director of Clinical Education
Dr. Christina Nadeau
Goddard Hall Rm 212A
(860) 465-5509
nadeauchr@easternct.edu		 Clinical Coordinator
Lindsay Boucher
Goddard Hall Rm 206
(860) 465-5547
boucherlin@easternct.edu
University Assistant
Donna Anderson
Goddard Hall, Rm. 212
(860) 465-5045
(860) 465-0395
andersondon@easternct.edu		 University Assistant 
Jenny Spellman
Goddard Hall, Rm. 212
(860) 465-5008
(860) 465-0395
spellmanj@easternct.edu
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In the News

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Hartford HealthCare hosts career session for nursing students

 October 14, 2024

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Department of Health Sciences and Nursing joined forces with Hartford HealthCare (HHC) for the Nursing and Health Sciences Information Session on Oct. 3 in the Student Center Betty Tipton Room.

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Nsiah awarded for leading nursing program

 September 03, 2024

Professor Yaw Nsiah, chair of the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing, won Eastern’s 2024 Award for Exemplary Service for his vital role in launching the university’s nursing program last year.

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Eastern inducts hundreds into honor societies in spring 2024

 May 16, 2024

More than 20 academic programs and departments at Eastern Connecticut State University recognized student achievements this spring 2024 semester during honor society inductions and award ceremonies.

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Programs of Study

  • Health Sciences majors choose from concentrations in Public Health, Allied Health or Exercise and Sports Science. Students are educated through outstanding experiential learning, community service and research studies to address societal health needs for diverse populations. Our state-of-the-art laboratory equipment include a 3D Virtual Human Dissection Table; DNA Sequencer; imaging center with confocal microscope; gait analysis walkway; isokinetic system; body balance system; and emergency medical technology and paramedic equipment.

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  • Eastern's cohort-based Nursing program is dedicated to educating the future leaders of the nursing profession. Combining the core values of the liberal arts with innovative clinical experiences, students will obtain the necessary skills to provide exceptional healthcare to our community. Our newly renovated space in Goddard Hall provides facilities for classroom and experiential learning in a collaborative space with students and faculty. In partnership with Hartford Healthcare (HHC), Eastern students benefit from experienced clinical faculty, a state-of-the-art clinical simulation lab at Windham Hospital and clinical rotations at diverse Hartford Healthcare sites. Eastern's nursing program stands apart due to its distinctive feature as a direct-admit nursing program.

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  • Students in the allied health concentration in the Health Sciences major take courses in microbiology, anatomy & physiology, and chemistry in preparation for a graduate school in occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and physician assistant. They are also prepared to enter a variety of health- and science-related careers.

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  • Public Health is available as a concentration in the Health Science major. The program builds upon supporting courses in chemistry, mathematics, health, sociology and psychology. Students learn about public health issues, drinking water management, substance abuse, and health promotion and prevention as they prepare for careers in public health or entrance into graduate school.

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  • Exercise and Sport Science is devoted to study how exercise improves physical health and performance. This curriculum examines two broad themes: (a) how exercise promotes physical and mental health. Areas of study include exercise, physical fitness, and disease caused by sedentary lifestyles including cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders; (b) the scientific principles underlying exercise improve sports performance. Areas of study include the physiological basis of exercise, biomechanics, overtraining, specialization, musculoskeletal injuries, and the emotional health of athletes.

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