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Board asks Department of Public Health to investigate Goodwin University LPN program after outside complaint
Summary
Board members asked the Department of Public Health to review an emailed complaint about Goodwin University’s practical‑nursing program and consider unannounced visits and requests for clinical‑site records; DPH staff said they would evaluate and determine next steps.
Board members on Oct. 1 asked the Department of Public Health to review an emailed complaint about Goodwin University’s practical‑nursing (LPN) program and to consider unannounced site visits, student interviews and records requests. The complaint — submitted to DPH staff and summarized to the board — raised concerns that lab/simulation hours were being used in lieu of required clinical placements.
Board discussion - Department staff member Helen Smith told the board she received a message about Goodwin’s program and informed the university’s point…
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