This event is presented by Duke Policy and Organizational Management Program. It is free and open to the public, and registration is required. Co-sponsored by Duke Center for International & Global Studies, Bass Connections, Dept of Community & Family Medicine, Dept of Population Health…
Marilyn Oermann, professor, presented a session on predatory publishing with Deborah C. Poff, CM, PhD, Chair of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), and Jamie Conklin, MSLIS, Health Sciences Librarian, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, at the International Society of Managing and…
Kudos to Alison Edie, assistant professor, and her entire team for the submission of her Duke ABC Thrive Stage 2 seed grant application entitled “Collaboration to Promote Early Childhood Well Being in Families Experiencing Homelessness.” This proposal requests funding for a two-year…
A number of members from the DUSON community recently attended the International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE) conference where they also presented their research.
Marilyn Oermann, professor, recently presented at the E3: Extreme Education for Editors Preconference Workshop at the INANE. Her…
Join the Office of Diversity & Inclusion and the Institute for Educational Excellence in reading DUSON’s Fall Book Club selection “The Book of Unknown Americans,” a novel by Cristian Henriquez.
Light dinner and drinks will be served at the DUSON Fall Book Club review on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 5…
Victoria Goode, assistant professor, recently published an article entitled “Elevation of a Presurgical Pregnancy Testing Protocol at an Ambulatory Surgery Center” in the Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (JOPAN). Co-authors include Jamese Lamb, Deborah Allen and Jennifer Franklin.
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The KURe is seeking qualified clinical, translational, and basic science researchersfrom diverse disciplines who are interested in building an independent research career using collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to benign urological research questions. MDs, DOs,…
Susan Silva, associate professor, recently published an article entitled “Elevated risk of radiotherapy-associated second malignant neoplasms in young African American women survivors of stage I-IIIA breast cancer” in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology.
Co-authors include Liyi Xie,…
Dr. Christina Leonard, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, CNL is a family nurse practitioner and assistant professor who teaches Adult Health in the ABSN program at Duke School of Nursing. Prior to coming to Duke, Dr. Leonard worked the past 12 years in academia at UNC Chapel Hill in their school of nursing.…
Jennie De Gagne, associate professor; Hyeyoung Kate Park, PhD student; Katherine Hall, '17 MSN almuna; Sandra Yamane, DNP student; Sang Suk Kim, former visiting scholar 2017-2018; publish article entitled "Microlearning in Health Professions Education: Scoping Review"…
Donna Biederman, associate professor, recently began serving in leadership roles at multiple levels.
Locally, Biederman is a Co-chair of the Health and Housing committee of the Partnership for a Healthy Durham. The committee is developing a two-year work plan and has goals related to data…
A group of PhD students recently presented their research in podium or poster presentations at the Sigma Theta Tau International Congress in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Michelle Franklin, PhD student, presented “Parental Experiences With Healthcare Transition for Adolescent and Emerging Adult…
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…