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Nursing Pilot Projects Tackle Issues in Rural Health

The Center for Nursing Science and Innovation at Duke University School of Nursing has granted funding for three faculty-led pilot projects that will support health equity in rural settings, from substance use care to surgery.

IDEAS for Hope: Integrating Suicide Prevention into HIV Care in Tanzania

Duke Nursing faculty member Brandon Knettel, PhD, discusses an intervention he led to address high rates of suicide among people living with HIV in Tanzania.

Empathy and Advocacy in Nursing: A Conversation with Padla Yang

Padla Yang, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner student and first-generation American, shares her journey from interpreting for her immigrant parents to advocating for her patients.

Telehealth and Beyond: One Student’s Vision for Rural Mental Health

Tonya Hensley is intimately familiar with the health care needs of rural communities and has translated her background into a career dedicated to improving the mental health of children across rural North Carolina.

Bedford Falls Foundation Commits $250,000 to Duke University School of Nursing

A gift by the Bedford Falls Foundation will support the clinical immersion experience component of Duke's new pre-licensure nursing program.

Jenny Ingraham

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Voices of Hope: The Lived Experiences of Substance Use Recovery

Researchers at Duke University School of Nursing are empowering those in recovery from substance use disorder to tell their own stories, advocating for change in rural communities.

Supporting North Carolinians with the Interdisciplinary Hub for Rural Health Equity

Dr. Devon Noonan shares the approach and priorities of Duke’s Interdisciplinary Hub for Rural Health Equity.

From Acute Care to Anesthesia: A Duke CRNA Journey

Joey Schwind came to Duke knowing he wanted to be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), but along the way discovered the value of taking on leadership roles. From his early days as an acute care nurse to his time in Duke's Nurse Anesthesia program, Schwind's experiences have shaped his commitment to providing high-quality anesthesia care. In an interview, he shared his nursing journey.

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