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On April 9 following the spring meeting of the School’s Nursing Alumni Council, alumni, faculty, staff, and students gathered on the fourth floor of the IPE Building to mark the formal dedication of the Ruby L. Wilson Center for Nursing Science & Innovation.
Also in attendance…
Climate change is often discussed in terms of melting ice caps and rising sea levels. But for Associate Professor AnnMarie L. Walton, PhD, RN, MPH, OCN, CHES, FAAN, the issue is inseparable from human health, particularly in cancer care. A nationally recognized oncology nurse…
The Duke University School of Nursing has once again earned top rankings in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report list of Best Graduate Schools. Recognized for its high achievement across master’s and doctoral categories, the School continues to welcome students in a variety of…
The Duke University School of Nursing is pleased to announce the 2026 cohort of the Staff Leadership Development Program, a year-long professional development experience designed to cultivate emerging leaders across the School. Now in its third year, this program continues our commitment to…
Duke University School of Nursing, Duke Health Nursing, and Duke Government Relations convened top healthcare, education, and workforce leaders from across North Carolina in Washington, DC, on March 5 for a high-level discussion on the future of the nursing profession, reinforcing Duke’s leadership…
From a medically underserved community in Ghana to a doctoral training program at Duke, Harriet Yayra Adzofu, MSc, MHS, BSN, RMN, is building a research agenda focused on trauma, intimate partner violence, and women’s mental health within the HIV care continuum. Early experiences…
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Quilts are on display across the Duke University School of Nursing, bringing color, texture, and warmth to the halls where the community learns, teaches, and works. A part of the chosen aesthetic of the Christine Siegler Pearson Building, quilts are…
When Carolyn Raihala describes her path to nursing, she doesn’t begin with a childhood dream or a life-changing moment. Instead, she starts with something quieter: the realization, during long days making follow-up calls as an administrator at a primary care clinic, that she wanted to see the…
Paula Tanabe, PhD, RN, MSN, MPH, FAEN, FAAN, the Laurel Chadwick Distinguished Professor in the School of Nursing and Professor of Medicine, has spent much of her distinguished career focusing on the field of sickle cell research. Reflecting on her work at Duke and beyond, she…
As healthcare systems grow increasingly complex, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)–prepared nurses are uniquely positioned to bridge clinical care, leadership, and policy. In this Q&A, oncology nurse practitioner and DNP student Lakisha McDonald, MSN'24 reflects on her…
Jesuit Nugas’s path from his childhood in the Philippines to his career in advanced cardiology practice is rooted in a lifelong belief that caring for others is both a calling and a cultural inheritance. After arriving in the United States, he discovered a route that allowed him to blend deep…
Associate Professor Michael Cary, PhD, RN, FAAN; Associate Professor Tolu Oyesanya, PhD, RN; and Associate Professor Schenita Randolph, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN—the first Black nurse scientists at Duke University School of Nursing to be granted tenure in…
Associate Professor Schenita Randolph, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, is advancing nursing science by addressing the root causes of health disparities for Black women, adolescents, families, and communities. She is the Founding Director and Principal Investigator of the HEEAT…
Dually trained as a health services researcher and an applied data scientist, Associate Professor Michael Cary, PhD, RN, FAAN uses AI to study health disparities related to aging and to build practical strategies that make care safer, fairer, and more…
Associate Professor Tolu Oyesanya, PhD, RN, who joined Duke University School of Nursing in 2018, researches care of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in acute and post-acute treatment settings, as well as support of their family caregivers.
Dr. Oyesanya…
Duke University School of Nursing's distance-based Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is now ranked #2 overall according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 online nursing school rankings, rising one spot from last year.
The School's MSN specialties of Family Nurse…
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Meet Matthew Donegan, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist whose path in nursing is as rooted in family legacy as it is in personal conviction. After more than a decade serving as the sole anesthesia provider in a rural Kansas hospital, Donegan came to Duke University…
If you’re a registered nurse (RN) ready to advance your career, becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) can open doors to specialized practice, leadership roles, and greater autonomy. But there are many NP majors available, with many factors impacting which one best aligns with your goals. At Duke…
Gina Wilson MSN’14, DNP’16, who now works as a nurse practitioner in pediatrics, has had a career spanning clinical practice, leadership, and international program development—yet when she reflects on her journey, she is quick to credit her mentors and community. “I’m a piece of…
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This past semester, Duke University School of Nursing students have stepped forward as leaders and innovators, sharing their…
This story has been adapted from A History of Duke University’s School of Nursing (Volume One: 1931 to 1971).
Celebrating 95 Years of Excellence
As Duke University School of Nursing marks its 95th anniversary, we reflect on how far we’ve come since our founding.…