Eleanor McConnell, associate professor, recently published an article entitled “Assessing Quality for People Living With Dementia in Residential Long-Term Care: Trends and Challenges” in Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. Julienne Meyer of University of London is a co-author of this article.…
Adrienne Small, clinical nurse educator, was recently featured in an article entitled “Using Duke Time Off for a Long-Awaited Reunion” published by Working@Duke.
“Adrienne Small, clinical faculty member of the Duke University School of Nursing, spent two weeks in Vietnam…
Congratulations to Sophia Smith, associate professor, and her entire team who have received an award for her Duke Cancer Control and Population Sciences Pilot proposal entitled “Pilot Study of a Mobile App to Reduce Distress among Transplant Cancer Survivors.” …
DUSON is committed to the safety of its faculty, staff and students. This month’s awareness focuses on accidental injury and what you can do to stay safe.
DUSON manages accidental injury of students, staff, faculty and visitors on a case-by-case basis. If the injury requires immediate medical…
The International House staff aims to create a global community that is inclusive, supportive and welcoming. To accomplish this goal, they need your collaboration, positive energy and time! The first impression students get when they arrive to campus makes a huge impact on their…
Valerie Sabol, professor, was recently quoted in a news story entitled “Age Wave Rolls In with Career Opportunities for Advanced Practice Nurses” published by Health eCareers.
“Nurse practitioners also provide additional access across care settings," says Valerie Sabol, PhD, ACNP, GNP, FAANP, FAAN…
Amie Koch, assistant professor, recently authored a op-ed entitled “Jail Phone Calls” published in the News & Observer.
“A 15-minute phone call from jail in North Carolina can cost the person or family approximately $12.00. People are charged many hidden fees. Jails have contracts with…
Victoria Goode, assistant professor, will deliver a presentation entitled “Using Clinical Data to Address Quality Initiatives and Improve Patient Safety” as part of the Southern Nursing Research Society webinar series. She will deliver her presentation on Aug. 28 from 12 until 1 p.m.
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The World Health Organization’s Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health; in collaboration with key partners, will host a series of webinars with youth- led organizations and other stakeholders to share learnings and best practices around key areas identified by its Adolescent and Youth…
Graduating this semester? Congratulations for completing your degree from one of the top nursing programs in the country. Below are common questions we hear from graduating students and steps we recommend that you take now so that you are prepared for…
Around 100 million adults in the United States have high blood pressure and the first line of treatment for many is lifestyle changes, including making changes to the quality of the food eaten. Dietary change can be a challenging feat and many use diet tracking smartphone apps to obtain the support…
Increases in life expectancy in many childhood-onset chronic conditions such as sickle cell disease, cancer, lupus and chronic kidney disease has brought unique challenges for adolescents and young adults (AYAs). These AYAs struggle to deal with the associated disease burden, manage their condition…
The Duke University School of Nursing’s Institute for Educational Excellence invites abstract submissions for podium/oral presentations as well as Lightening Rod E-Poster Presentations at the 9th Pursuing Radical Transformation in Nursing Education conference. This year’s theme is Opening…
Jennia De Gagne, associate professor; Minjoo. Hong, former visiting scholar 2015-2016 recently published an article entitled "Social networks, health-promoting behaviors, and health-related quality of life in older adults with and without arthritis" in PLoS One. Hyewon Shin is a co-author of…
On August 28th, Duke Transfusion Services will sponsor a blood drive from 9:30am until 3pm in the Searle Center Lecture Hall.
Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: 'Duke' to schedule and appointment.
Kudos to Jiepin Cao, PhD student; and her faculty sponsor Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, associate professor; and their entire team for the submission to the Sigma Theta Tau Doris Bloch Research Program for a proposal entitled “Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Among…
Boarding his international flight for Tanzania, MSN student Robert Louis-Ferdinand felt as if everything he had been planning for the past year was finally coming to fruition. He felt a multitude of emotions: loneliness, fear, apprehension, but also excitement for the adventure he was about to…
Congratulations to Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) ABSN student, Rose Feinberg who was recently selected as the Fall 2019 Duke University School of Nursing Scholar! Each summer, the School selects a degree-seeking student from the ABSN, MSN, or DNP program to receive a full-tuition…
Duke University School of Nursing is committed to the safety of its students, faculty and staff. We are committed to creating a learning and work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Threats or acts of violence by or against members of the Duke Community are not…
Eun-Ok Im, associate dean for research development and regulatory affairs; recently received the International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing (INDEN) Global Leadership Award at the 2019 Biennial INDEN conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Her award honors her outstanding…
Marion E. Broome, Dean and Ruby Wilson Professor of Nursing, Duke University School of Nursing; Vice Chancellor for Nursing Affairs, Duke University; Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs for Nursing, Duke University Health System; recently co-authored an Op-Ed entitled "OPINION: Without…
Brigit Carter, associate dean for diversity and inclusion; and Anne Derouin, associate professor; recently contributed to the "Health Equity Curricular Toolkit" published by the American Academy of Family Physicians on their website. Co-authors of this toolkit include experts from Duke…
Kathryn Kreider, assistant professor, recently authored two book chapters that appear in the new Adult Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines textbook.
Kreider authored a chapter entitled "Pheochromocytoma," and she and Anna Schaffer, MSN alumna, co-authored a chapter entitled "Adrenal…
Amie Koch, assistant professor, recently offered two hour-long continuing nursing education / continuing medical education courses entitled "The What's, Who's, and How's of Palliative Care" to the health care team at Croasdaile CCRC in Durham.
A total of 60 health care caregivers and health…
Cristina Hendrix, associate professor, recently published an article entitled "Primary care provider type: Are there differences in patients' intermediate diabetes outcomes?" in the the Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA). Co-authors include Christine M.…