Purpose

The purpose of the LLUSNAA is to foster alumni unity, mobilize alumni support, raise funds in support of the Association, and assist in an organized fashion to encourage continued interest in, and commitment to, the programs of the School of Nursing.

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Did You Know?

Alumni have a long and distinguished record of professional service, both in the United States and internationally in all areas of the nursing profession.

Our Board

A board of officers and directors carry out the goals activities of the association. At commencement, new graduates are welcomed into the Association. Association membership may be extended to graduates of other accredited schools who are members of the profession in good standing and who share the interests, ideals, and purposes of the alumni association. The Association promotes the missions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the School of Nursing, and the University.

Alumni Association Goals

The goals of the Association are to:

  • Promote communication between Loma Linda University, School of Nursing alumni and current students
  • Foster the advancement of education and science within the programs of the School of Nursing
  • Support alumni nurses in mission programs at home and abroad
  • Recognize excellence in students and alumni through awards
  • Provide financial aid to students in School of Nursing programs
  • Encourage professional growth by providing a quality, annual continuing education program
  • Raise funds by member contributions, gifts, and bequests

Contact Us

If you have any questions or want to give your input on your classmates please contact the Alumni Office at 909-558-1000, ext. 45437 or alumni.sn@llu.edu

Alumni History

The Loma Linda University School of Nursing Alumni Association (LLUSNAA) was founded in 1922.

Two alumni associations existed. One for each school, the Loma Linda Sanitarium and Hospital School of Nursing and White Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. In 1924, the College of Medical Evangelists incorporated both schools under its leadership but continued to operate the two schools as separate entities.

It was not until 1949 that these schools were united and one Alumni Association was organized. The objectives of the association are:

  • To promote communication,
  • Foster the advancement of education and science with the School’s programs,
  • Support alumni nurses’ projects in the mission programs of the Church at home and abroad,
  • Recognize excellence in students and alumni through awards, provide financial aid to worthy students,
  • Encourage professional growth by providing an annual continuing education program, and
  • Operate the HOT Second-hand Store and Boutique (formerly House of Thrift) for the relief of poverty within the community and to provide a source of funds to carry out the Association’s purpose.

Meetings

Homecoming Weekend is scheduled in the spring annually. This tradition includes class reunions organized by individual classes and recognizes the anniversary classes.

The silver (25 years) anniversary class presents the Sabbath School program in the University Church sanctuary; the golden (50 years) anniversary class participates in both early and 11:00 services; a banquet (dinner) on Saturday night; and the Alumni Institute.

The banquet (dinner) is a time for celebrating one another, recognizing alumni’s meritorious contributions to the profession, volunteers to the HOT Second-hand Store and outstanding students. In addition, honored classes may make gifts to the School of Nursing for projects they choose to support.

Publications

Since 1991, Loma Linda Nurse magazine, a collaborative effort of the School of Nursing and the Alumni Association, is published biannually. Its forerunners were Near and Far and The Link. A directory is published periodically.

Projects

Some projects of the Association are:

  • Supporting alumni in mission placements by funding their requests for special needs
  • Scholarships funds for needy students
  • Annual meritorious scholarships for high achieving students who apply
  • Funds for the Learning Assistance Program
  • Funds for the International Nursing Council and international travel assistance for students
  • Support for faculty development and academic advancement
  • Centennial Fellowships for an endowment fund to support the School
  • Operate the HOT Second-hand Store and Boutique (formerly the House of Thrift)