Heather Lachiewicz, MSN, RN, CNML, NE-BC, NPD-BC, CHSE, CNE is a Clinical Associate at the Center for Nursing Discovery (CND) at Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON). In her role, Heather collaborates with faculty to define learning objectives, design teaching plans, and develop nursing skills…
Drawn to the nursing field but unsure it is the right career fit, students Amanda Drummer, Asia Brown, and London Hicks applied to the Duke University School of Nursing’s Mentoring to Increase Access to Health Professions (MAP) program for clarity and direction. The MAP program, a component of the…
The perspective of nurses is vital to the operation of any health care setting. Duke University not only acknowledges that truth but also knows that through interprofessional partnerships — particularly ones that aren't always first associated with health care — the knowledge of nurses can be…
The Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) has awarded its 2022 Outstanding Nurse Scientist Award to Sharron L. Docherty, PhD, PNP, FAAN, interim vice dean, research, and associate professor. Docherty received this award due to her contributions to the nursing research field and her…
Duke University School of Nursing has been re-designated as a 2022 National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE) — making Duke University the only institution to have received all four designations. This year, the School of Nursing received recognition in the category of “Creating…
Recent initiatives have cemented the Duke University School of Nursing as a progressive thought leader in transforming health care and advancing health and social equity. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, MPH, LCSW, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, dean, Duke School of Nursing, and vice chancellor, nursing…
Editor's note: This story initially appeared in the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Duke Nursing magazine.
Christy Bell, the father of alumna Liz Bell, BSN’08, MSN’12, has retired from his career in health insurance and health care administration. But he is still working hard to…
Editor's note: This story initially appeared in the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Duke Nursing magazine.
As a nurse, Steven Powell, MSN’19, likes helping people recover from illness or injury. He also likes helping communities recover from disaster. As a nurse and clinical advisor…
Editor's note: This story initially appeared in the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Duke Nursing magazine.
When their communities need help, alumni and friends of Duke University School of Nursing step up, whether that means providing direct nursing care or supporting other individuals…
Asking the right clinical questions is second nature for a nurse, but asking clinical questions in ways that are amenable to scientific solutions is a critical skill that takes time, expertise and mentorship to develop. Faculty at Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System…
Editor's Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2022 magazine.
Two Duke University School of Nursing-affiliated nurse practitioners (NPs) have received the 2022 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)’s State Award for Excellence for North Carolina—a…
Editor's Note: This story was contributed by Tatum Lyles Flick, Communications Specialist, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
Nurse-midwives and educators from three prominent research universities have teamed up to improve pregnancy outcomes in Black communities by providing…
Assistant Professor Elaine D. Kauschinger, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, and Consulting Associate Letha Joseph have been named Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP).
They join 38 other nurse practitioner (NP) leaders recognized for their outstanding contributions to NP…
Family and friends play a vital role in patients’ ability to transition successfully from the hospital to home. In fact, most adults get help after discharge from these informal, unpaid caregivers – few of whom are fully prepared for the caregiving role. The lack of training and support can produce…
Access to quality care is one of several social determinants of health that impact people’s ability to stay healthy. Americans of color have lived this experience for generations. Research demonstrates multiple influencing factors. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s 2019…
Editor's Note: This message was sent to the entire Duke Health community on Friday, June 3.
In times such as these, I imagine that many of us are hurting and feeling profound dismay in the face of a relentless spate of gun violence across the country. The proof that a problem has become…
Editor's Note: This message was sent by Duke Health leadership to the Duke Health community.
June is Pride Month, and Duke Health is honored to fully support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community and allies. We celebrate the significant and often unrecognized…
On Sunday, May 8, 2022, 223 students graduated from the Duke University School of Nursing. Among them were Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) students Evelyn Garcia, Jordan Hepburn, and Gabrielle Zegers — the first cohort of the School of Nursing-Trinity College Curriculum Bridge…
The “Breaking Research Barriers" podcast is designed to advance health equity at each stage of research.
The Duke University School of Nursing Center for Nursing Research is releasing the School's first podcast, “Breaking Research Barriers.” This innovative podcast is designed to advance…
When Adrianne Sapienza, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) student and diabetes nurse educator, heard President Joe Biden speak about the Affordable Care Act and capping insulin prices during his State of the Union Address on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, she was compelled to write him a letter — in part…
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This story originally appeared in Inside Duke Health.
A new affinity group is bringing together Duke Health team members who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander and their allies.
The Asian American and Pacific…
Schenita D. Randolph, PhD, MPH, RN, associate professor, recently spoke about her research and public health efforts to address health inequities during a session with the White House. Randolph was one of the practicing clinicians, scientists, and advocates invited to participate at the White House…
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in Inside Duke Health.
Your hair and scalp can reveal a lot about your overall health. And people visit a barbershop or hair salon regularly, building a trusting relationship with their barber or stylist. Ragan Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, CNE, an…
The Duke University School of Nursing will hold its Spring 2022 Hooding and Recognition Ceremony at 6 p.m., on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Duke’s campus. Visit the school’s YouTube page to watch the ceremony live.
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This event marks the…