Student Success | University of Miami SONHS

You’ll Thrive at SONHS

The School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) at the University of Miami sets the stage for you to transform your potential into local and global impact. Boasting initiatives and exchange programs across multiple continents and a five-story state-of-the-art Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education (S.H.A.R.E.)®, SONHS and our students’ accomplishments distinguish us not only in South Florida but also around the world.

Our Current Success Stories

We set careers in motion and train practitioners who deliver top-notch patient care across nursing specialties and public health. Here’s how and why:

  • 96% overall pass rate for MSN students on certification exams
  • 200+ clinical partners
  • Global health projects completed spanning multiple continents
  • Mentorship and research experiences with distinguished faculty
  • Leadership and service opportunities through clubs and organizations

 

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Your Life at SONHS

Find Your Community

SONHS’s student and professional organizations offer leadership experience and build lasting professional connections. Get involved in on-the-ground health advocacy, service in local communities, and fun networking opportunities.

Connect and Grow

Our Office of Student Services supports our nursing and health students’ academic journey with advising, career planning, and comprehensive support. Connect with Student Services today.

The Student Perspective

SONHS Student Ambassadors are dedicated student leaders who represent the School of Nursing and Health Studies at a variety of events and programs throughout the academic year. Serving as the face of the school, ambassadors offer a unique, first-hand perspective on student life and academic experiences within the Nursing, Public Health, and Health Sciences undergraduate programs.

Access Career Services

Our nursing and health students tailor their clinical rotations, leadership opportunities, and work experiences to build skills that align with their passions and connect them to the most sought-after health care jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities in South Florida.

Expand Your Impact

Make a difference in global health and stand out in today’s health care job market with SONHS’s unrivaled hemispheric and global initiatives. Through our partnerships with international health organizations, SONHS students experience health care delivery across cultures in exchange programs or by engaging in innovative research abroad to enhance patient care and the nursing profession.

Alumnus of Distinction

The Alumnus of Distinction is an annual honor given to a former student doing innovative, prominent, and notable things in their communities and the health care field. This year’s Alumnus of Distinction is Elizabeth L. Vieito-Smith, MSN ‘09, DNP ‘12, RN. Elizabeth is the Chief Nursing Officer at the University of Miami Health System.

Ready to Write Your Success Story?

Your future in health care leadership starts at the School of Nursing and Health Studies. Take the next step and join a community that prepares you for meaningful impact in health care through research innovation and global experiences.

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