From Ghana to Duke: Harriet Yayra Adzofu on Mental Health and HIV Care
A nursing career rooted in personal experience and deep cultural understanding led Harriet Yayra Adzofu to Duke and her future as a nurse scientist.
Quilting Community, Transforming Space: Quilts at the School of Nursing
Quilts serve as the building’s decor and as meaningful creations for staff, faculty, and students.
“A Wide-Open World”: Carolyn Raihala BSN ’26 on Finding Purpose in Nursing
Carolyn Raihala's path from clinic administrator to Duke pre-licensure student has led her to hands-on patient care, advocacy, and commitment to health equity.
Dr. Paula Tanabe on Nurse Leadership and Sickle Cell Care
Dr. Paula Tanabe, an expert and advocate in the field of sickle cell care, shares insights on leadership and the value of teamwork.
Advancing Oncology Care Through a DNP Lens: A Q&A with Lakisha McDonald
Lakisha McDonald explains how her DNP education empowers her to impact oncology patient care, health systems, and policy beyond the bedside.
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Insights: Training, Mentorship, Impact
Duke School of Nursing alumnus Jesuit Nugas reflects on the people, moments, and values that shaped his vision for and commitment to compassionate cardiac care.
A Defining Moment for Duke School of Nursing: Nurse Scientists Inspire Future Leaders
Associate Professor Michael Cary, PhD, RN, FAAN; Associate Professor Tolu Oyesanya, PhD, RN; and Associate Professor Schenita Randolph, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN—the first Black nurse scientists at Duke University School of Nursing to be granted tenure in the School's history—have very different areas of focus in their research.
QA with Nurse Scientist Schenita Randolph
Dr. Schenita Randolph reflects on her career path, her dedication to mentoring the next generation of nurse scientists, and her passion for community-engaged research.
QA with Nurse Scientist Michael Cary
Dr. Michael Cary shares factors that shaped his career, his philosophy of mentorship, and how Duke has supported his research and interdisciplinary collaboration.