Whitney Thornton, MSN, is living her childhood dream of becoming a nurse and studying at the Duke University School of Nursing. 

Osborn Owusu Ansah, BSN, RN, is a registered nurse from Ghana who is studying oncology and disparities in the use of palliative care.

Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias, known as ADRD, are some of the costliest health conditions in the U.S. and around the world. Getting the right care and being able to pay for professional help are crucial. That’s why Hanzhang Xu, Ph.D., RN, assistant professor at Duke University School of Nursing, has made it her mission to address health inequities in cognitive aging and dementia care on a global level.

As the Baby Boomer generation ages, adult children are increasingly taking on the responsibility of caring for their elderly parents.

Duke University School of Nursing takes a holistic approach to reviewing and selecting its cohorts for each academic program it offers. Admissions officers are available to help applicants create the best possible application for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and post-graduate degrees.

Donna Biederman, DrPH, MN, RN, CPH, FAAN, DUSON associate professor, uses her nursing experience to improve health disparities and housing policies for people who are experiencing homelessness. 

The Student Success Center (SSC) at DUSON celebrated the opening of its new location on the first floor of Pearson Hall with a ribbon-cutting and rededication on Tuesday, October 31. The center started in 2020 in response to students’ increased stress brought on by the pandemic and the racial unrest and political strife that unfolded nationally following the death of George Floyd. Bernice Alston, PhD, was named director in 2021 and said the center continues to help students who need wellness support around academic stress and beyond.

Currently in the United States, there are more than 355,000 nurse practitioners providing care to patients and their families. The roles that nurse practitioners play along is expanding and their numbers continue to grow.

Commitment to DUSON’s stated Mission, Vision, and Values continues to drive accomplishments and a sense of community, says new Interim Dean Michael Relf.