Childhood Love of Health Care Leads to Nursing Career
Elton Veals Jr., MSN, RN, OCN, plans to hold dual certification as an adult gerontology nurse practitioner in primary care and acute care.
Master’s Student Goes From Patient to Nurse In A New Found Career Path
A life-changing illness, and the nurses who helped him recover, inspired one man to become a nurse himself
School of Nursing Increases Need-Based Scholarships
School of Nursing Increases Need-Based Scholarships to $3.5M, Including Some Full-Tuition. This enhanced scholarship offering is designed to make the pursuit of a nursing career at Duke more equitable and attainable.
University Scholar Harper Hornaday Shares His Path to Nursing School
Hornaday transitioned from a background in literature and teaching high school English to pursuing his childhood dream of working in healthcare
Alumna Crosses Continent to Pursue Career that Gives Back to Alaska Community
Lily George journeyed from Alaska and back to earn her nursing credentials, driven by personal health experiences and a desire to improve access to endocrine care
Gregory Maruzzella, MSN, RN, CHSE
Gregory Maruzzella, MSN, RN, CHSE is a Clinical Nurse Educator in the CND. He works collaboratively with faculty to develop and deliver positive and effective simulation-based experiences for learners. Greg is interested in the nuances of communication, and how it can impact the healthcare team and the client.
Greg earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at East Carolina University (2008) and his Master of Science with a focus in nursing education from East Carolina University (2015).
A Family Member’s Medical Journey motivates Student to become a Nurse
Thomas Lu, Duke School of Nursing (DUSON) ABSN student, said his motivation to become a nurse was deeply rooted in the firsthand experience of accompanying his sister throughout her cancer diagnosis and treatment journey.
ABSN Student Connects Dermatology and Mental Health During Poster Presentation
Duke School of Nursing ABSN Student Alexandria Inthavanh’s research highlights the need for mental health screenings in dermatology to enhance patient care and address health disparities.
Passion for Cardiology Inspires Adult-Gerontology Student’s Path to Duke
Toya Williams credits her mentor for inspiring her nursing career and is now advancing her expertise in cardiac and acute care. Williams emphasizes Duke’s excellence in education and clinical practice, highlighting the sense of pride and belonging she feels as part of the Duke Blue Devil family.