Duke University Health System Appoints Dr. Iris Padilla as Chief Nursing Strategic Business Operations Officer
Dr. Padilla's new role will be pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of nursing services.
‘True Leaders’: Duke School of Nursing at the Forefront of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Education
The online AGPCNP MSN program at Duke University School of Nursing prepares future nurse leaders to meet the rising demand in adult-gerontology primary care.
From Medical Assistant to Environmental Advocate: KC Ward's Journey
KC Ward transitioned from a medical assistant to an environmental advocate, combining her passion for health care and climate advocacy to create healthier communities through the East Coast Greenway Alliance and Duke Nursing.
School of Nursing Emphasizes Link Between Climate and Health
A pilot course introducing planetary health curriculum into nursing coursework has been adapted into an interdisciplinary Coursera course for students and faculty across Duke. The School also held the inaugural Planetary Health Fair to kick off Earth Month.
Michael Relf Named Dean, Duke University School of Nursing
Leader in nursing education and practice has served as interim dean since 2023
Equipping Nurses to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence
Two DNP projects seek to improve health outcomes for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence through nurse-led interventions.
Duke’s MSN and DNP Programs Receive Top Rankings in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Graduate School Rankings
The School once again remains highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Uncovering Disparities in Anesthesia Care
New research from the School of Nursing’s Dr. Hideyo Tsumura examines disparities in intraoperative anesthesia care, revealing significant differences in medication use between African American and non-Hispanic white patients during surgery.