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.

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.

Leader in nursing education and practice has served as interim dean since 2023

Two DNP projects seek to improve health outcomes for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence through nurse-led interventions.

The School once again remains highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

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.

Brown is a distinguished graduate of Duke University School of Nursing, recognized with the 2024 Thelma Ingles Award for her excellence in clinical expertise, scholarly activities, and commitment to improving adult and gerontological primary care.