You may know the facts already: Donna Allen Harris became the first African-American to graduate from Duke University School of Nursing in 1971. But do you know the full story of the woman and her experience breaking the color barrier?
To begin with, she had done this before. Before entering DUSON…
Kudos to Ryan Shaw, associate professor; and Matthew Crowley, associate professor of medicine with Duke School of Medicine; and their entire team for the submission of their NIH R01 Multi-PI application entitled "Expanding Technology-Enabled, Nurse-Delivered Chronic Disease Care (EXTEND)." This…
Tina Johnson, instructional technology specialist, recently completed training and certification for the Security+ certification. A part of her IT degree program, CompTIA's Security+ certification establishes the core knowledge required for an advanced IT role. Security+ incorporates best practices…
Glenn Setliff, director of IT, recently presented "Security Operations Plan: Duke University's Approach to Cloud Security" at the Internet2's annual Technology Exchange conference. TechEx'19 is the premier technical event in the global R&E community, convening technology visionaries from around…
Kudos to Isaac Lipkus, professor, and his entire team for the submission of their NIH R01 application entitled "Effects of Risk Communication on Preventing Waterpipe Tobacco Uptake Among Susceptible Young Adults." This proposal requests funding for a four and half year period with a start date of…
The International House is now recruiting for its fall 2020 Global Engagement Program. The service-learning program provides domestic students with opportunities to interact with international students and scholars. Participants will receive training on intercultural awareness and a certificate…
Duke University School of Nursing welcomes Karen Cash as the new senior grants and contracts administrator. She will work with PIs on their post award grant management.
Prior to joining DUSON, she worked in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Radiation Oncology with grant management.…
Chris Muckler, associate professor, recently presented her work on "Suspension of Disbelief Among Nursing Students" at the 20th annual International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH). Her work on Transgender Simulation Scenario Pilot was also recently named among the most…
Find a Bass Connections Project That's Right For You - Applications are due on February 14 by 5 p.m.
A university-wide program, Bass Connections engages students in collaborative research on complex societal challenges, working alongside faculty from across Duke. Most project…
The TEDxDuke conference presents "Unfamiliar" on Sunday, February 9 at Reynolds Industries Theater at 11 a.m. Admission for Duke students and faculty is free and $10 for general admission. Tickets are required for entry can be purchased at the Duke Box Office or online at tedxduke.com/register.…
Getting on Track provides an integrative approach to weight management and lifestyle change. Our nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health experts’ work with participants to eliminate the typical frustration, confusion and deprivation that is often associated with weight loss. 10% discount for all…
The prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award was established for Southern colleges and universities to honor persons with “fine spiritual qualities and a nobility of character” with “outstanding community service flowing from a life of integrity and spirituality.”
Awards will be presented to a…
The Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives recently announced a clinical affiliation agreement with Duke University School of Nursing and the University of Rwanda School of Nursing and Midwifery. The agreement will facilitate the exchange students which will allow students from all DUSON…
Congratulations to Tolu Oyesanya, assistant professor, and her entire team who received the NIH/NICHD award for her proposal entitled "Enhancing the Transition from Hospital to Home for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Families." This award issued funding for $327,144 for a two-year period…
Duke University School of Nursing welcomes Monica Roberson who will join Development and Alumni Affairs as the staff assistant on February 3.
Roberson has over 28 years of experience as an administrative assistant/program coordinator in various departments and divisions within Duke University and…
Cristina Hendrix, associate professor; Doreen Matters, program director; Tamara Griffin, former DEFT social worker; Heather Batchelder, senior clinical research specialist; Patricia Kramer, director of case management; Judy Prewitt, clinical associate; Loretta Matters, associate director; Kay Lytle…
DukeMobile is a convenient way to bring Duke to your mobile device. Engineers continue to develop new features - there are now over 20 services for faculty, students and staff to help navigate your way around our great university.
What’s…
Rachel Richesson, associate professor, will present on "Data Analysis, New Knowledge, and then What? Perspectives on Mobilizing Computable Biomedical Knowledge" at the 2020 Health Datapalooza, February 10-11 in Washington, DC. Co-presenters include Chris Dymek, EdD, co-chair of the MCBK…
AnnMarie Walton, assistant professor, recently published an article entitled "Encouragement: The key to increasing the number of nurses serving on boards" in Nursing Forum. Co-authors include David McLennan with Meredith College and Connie Flynt Mullinix with Duke University.
Abstract:…
Clinical Associate Maryellen Kelly recently won Best Poster at the Collaborating for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Research in Benign Urology (CAIRIBU) annual meeting in Kansas City. Her poster is entitled "Determining the Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Children with Diabetes…
All Babies and Children Thrive invites seed grant proposals to support the early work of interdisciplinary teams exploring innovations in early childhood development (prenatal to age five). Grants of $20,000 to $40,000 will be awarded to three to four teams for a period of 16 months. At the…
Duke University School of Nursing and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center are teaming up to present a new Healthcare Innovation Conference on February 21. This daylong event will give healthcare professionals a roadmap for taking their idea and turning it into a full-fledged product. As part of…
Valerie Howard, associate dean for academic affairs, presented a course entitled "Return on Investment: Planning, Budgeting and Marketing for your Simulation Center" at the 2020 International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare in San Diego on January 20. The meeting, sponsored by the Society for…
Kudos to Yufen Lin, PhD student, and her sponsor Chip Bailey, associate professor, for the submission of her Heilbrunn Nurse Scholar Award application entitled “Distinct Morning Fatigue, Evening Fatigue, and Sleep Disturbance Profiles in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancers Receiving Chemotherapy…