At Duke, Matthew Donegan discovered that innovation isn’t just a course but a mindset, one that’s reshaping his approach to nursing, leadership, and future entrepreneurial goals.

Explore Duke University School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner programs and compare eight NP majors, including Family NP, Neonatal NP, and Psychiatric NP. Learn about populations served, practice settings, and career paths to find the right NP specialty for your goals.

Alumna Gina Wilson founded a nonprofit, For Mamas, that trains nurse midwives and equips delivery centers throughout Zanzibar, providing life-saving care and resources for infants.

Presenting at conferences and events helps nursing students build professional skills, expand their knowledge, network with experts, and gain visibility that supports career growth and contributes to advancing the nursing profession.

With only five years until our Centennial, the School has grown into an institution that prepares nurses to lead in an era of rapid technological, scientific, and societal change.

The following message was sent to members of the Duke University School of Nursing community by Michael V. Relf, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Dean of the Duke University School of Nursing, Mary T. Champagne Distinguished Professor of Nursing, and Associate Chief Nurse Executive of Academic Partnerships and Innovation, Duke Health.

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We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Mary T. Champagne, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean Emerita of Duke University School of Nursing, on Sunday evening, December 14, 2025.

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