Duke University School of Nursing News

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Ranked 4th in NIH Funding

January 4, 2017

Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) has again jumped in our ranking as one of the top nursing schools engaged in National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research. In 2016, DUSON received more than $6.4 million in annual funds from NIH.

Help Seniors Avoid Winter Falls

January 4, 2017

By: Michael Cary, PhD, RN Assistant Professor, Duke University School of Nursing

CND Earns Simulation Accreditation

January 3, 2017

The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) Center for Nursing Discovery has received a five-year accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and the Council for Accreditation of Healthcare Simulation Programs in the area of Teaching/Education.

Happy 2017!

January 3, 2017

Welcome School of Nursing students, faculty and staff to 2017 and the spring semester of our 2016-2017 academic year!

Study Close in Electronic Record Application

December 21, 2016

The combination of a growing number of patients with multiple chronic conditions and the enormous volume of medical knowledge in a electronic health record (EHR) is a challenge for clinicians to manage.

First Graduates of WHNP Program

December 12, 2016

In January 2015, the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) accepted its first students into the only Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) program in North Carolina.

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year

December 12, 2016

Duke University School of Nursing has had a very successful school year, and its entire community is looking forward to a productive 2017.

Commitment to Lifelong Learning

December 7, 2016

Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) and the Duke University Health System (DUHS) launched the Duke Advancement of Nursing, Center of Excellence (DANCE) in a unique collaboration to promote personal professional advancement and lifelong

Winter 2016 Graduation

December 6, 2016

Congratulations to all of the students who will participate in graduation exercises on Saturday, December 10, at 11 a.m.

Duke Health Innovation Lab

December 5, 2016

Across the world, patients and health care providers are enjoying technological advances that are transforming health care. However, before these items make it to the marketplace, they have to be developed and tested.

World AIDS Day 2016

November 30, 2016

Ever since the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic in 1981, many medical professionals, community activists and others have been fighting to prevent new HIV infections, diagnose existing ones and care for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 21, 2016

As the Fall semester starts to wind down, our lives tend to become very busy during the holiday season. During your holidays, please take a moment to give thanks for all we enjoy together.

Tanabe Awarded Sickle Cell Disease Care

November 18, 2016

Paula Tanabe, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN, FAEN, FAAN, associate professor for Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) and Duke University School of Medicine, is the primary investigator for a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for more than $1.5 million.

Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week 2016

November 14, 2016

Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) joins the nation as we celebrate the exceptional work of nurse practitioners (NPs). The School is extremely proud of its involvement and commitment in educating these nursing leaders who provide exceptional care from birth to end of life.

Honoring Military Service Members

November 10, 2016

Every year on this day we take a moment to honor and recognize the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the freedom of our nation.

Study Helps Parents Care for Children

November 4, 2016

Children newly diagnosed with cancer experience many distressing symptoms, including physical and emotional ones. Parents who assume responsibility after the initial hospitalization are often overwhelmed with information and apprehensive about caring for their child at home.

Staff Program Invests in Future Leaders

October 19, 2016

Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) is leading efforts to develop staff by preparing them for advancement in their careers.

MANY Colors, One DUSON

October 19, 2016

As DUSON embraces our goal to advance all dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness, you're invited to join us for the first "MANY Colors, One DUSON" Day on Friday, November 4.

For the Media

The Duke University School of Nursing's Marketing and Communications Office is available to respond to media inquiries. If you are a member of the media and need assistance in reaching a School of Nursing faculty member for a story, please contact Sara Aghajanian, Associate Dean, Marketing and Communications:

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