Nursing Alumna Embodies Touro Mission
Member of Early Cohort Lives Program’s Principles Through Service at Solano-Based Hospital System
Jennifer Tudor was an experienced nurse when she joined the new nursing program at Touro University California, where she found a pathway to leadership within her profession as well as a calling to teach future generations or nurses.
Tudor, MSN Class of 2015, is a certified Clinical Nurse Leader who serves as the Magnet Program Director at NorthBay Health in Fairfield. She received her Master of Science in Nursing degree through the Nursing Program’s ADN to MSN program.
There was much to draw her to TUC’s new nursing program.
“I liked the in-person aspect of the Touro program at the time, although that’s changed a bit with the progression of Zoom post-pandemic,” Tudor said. “Even at that time, we had the option to attend via Zoom if we couldn’t make it in person, but I enjoyed the personal connection with classmates and faculty.”
Faculty Support Key Component of Fast-Track Program
Tudor holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She maintains close ties to Touro through her service as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Nursing, a role she’s held since June 2016, and remains a proponent of the program.
“This accelerated program is ideal for highly motivated students looking to advance their education and professional opportunities,” she said. “The faculty members are highly motivated to help students excel in the program.”
“The faculty cares immensely. In my experience, they are responsive and really do everything they can to support students to be successful,” she said. “It’s wonderful to have a faculty adviser who does not have dozens of students.”
Shared Experiences Boost Professional Opportunities
Tudor has fond memories of her time as a student in the program.
“I enjoyed meeting the other students – getting to know them on a personal and professional level, networking and learning about other organizations,” she said.
“It helped that many of my colleagues from NorthBay and my unit did the program together,” she said. “The other part I liked is the timing. To go from ADN to MSN in 18 months was a huge plus.”
Dr. Jodie Sandhu, Director of the School of Nursing, described Tudor as “an exemplary graduate” of the inaugural MSN class at Touro.
“She has gone on not only to serve as a leader in her professional role, but also a mentor and teacher to many who have followed as faculty in the School of Nursing,” Sandhu said. “She has dedicated herself and her career to the betterment of others. She is the epitome of our mission as she continues to lead, to serve, and to teach, and the School of Nursing and Touro are very proud to call her our own.”