On Tuesday, Jan. 8, attend the Foundation Grants for the Sciences workshop to learn about funding opportunities from private foundations. Topics include best practices in approaching foundations and writing proposals and funding opportunities of particular note. Meet Duke's Foundation Relations…
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to join with The DAISY Foundation™ to issue a National Call for Nurse Faculty Recognition to honor academic leaders responsible for preparing the nation's nursing workforce. AACN encourages all…
The Durham-Orange County Medical Society (DOCMS) recognizes the community's unsung volunteer heroes who meaningfully improve the health and well-being in these counties. Irene Felsman, assistant professor, was recently named a recipient of The Jerry Nance Community Service award.
Ms. Nance…
Cristina Hendrix, associate professor, was recently featured in an article entitled "Cover Story: Elder Orphans: Numbers rise as challenges soar" published in Triangle Business Journal.
One study found that more than one fifth of Americans are at risk of being alone as they age. Add to that…
Anna Li, director of assessment and evaluation, recently completed the course requirements for the Supervisory Excellence Certificate offered through Duke Learning and Organization Development (L&OD).
The Supervisory Excellence Certificate requirements consist of three core classes and…
Diane Uzarski, chief of staff; and Bebe Mills, director of student services; recently graduated from the 2018 Duke Leadership Academy at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life on Duke's campus.
The Duke Leadership Academy offers emerging leaders from across the university the opportunity to…
Duke Social Science Research Institute launched a new masters degree in Interdisciplinary Data Science (MIDS) this year with a group of 36 remarkable students who are currently taking a year of core data science classes. In their second year (beginning fall of 2019), they will become members…
Kudos to Michael Relf, associate dean for global and community health affairs, and his entire team for the submission of his Duke Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) application entitled "Testing the Acceptability of an Internalized Stigma Reduction Intervention among Women Living with HIV (…
Mary Affronti, associate professor, was recently invited by Seminars in Oncology Nursing to be the guest editor of the special journal issue on Adult Gliomas. The long-term project included mentorship of oncology advanced practice providers and collaboration with neuro-oncology interdisciplinary…
On Thursday, Jan. 10, Margie Molloy, assistant professor; and Michele Kuszajewski, assistant director of the Center for Nursing Discovery; will present "Got Evidence? Support for Teaching with Simulation" in Pearson 1011 from 12-1 p.m. as part of the Spring 2019 Teaching…
Jennie De Gagne, associate professor, recently presented a lecture entitled "The Foundation and Dissemination of Evidence-Based Practice Change” at the Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea.
This lecture was presented through live video-conference using…
It’s my pleasure to announce the following:
Promotions
Dori Steinberg, Assistant Research Professor in the School of Nursing to Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, effective Nov. 1, 2018.
Appointment
Valerie M. Howard, Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing, effective Jan. 1,…
Kudos to Matthew LeBlanc, PhD student; and his sponsors Sophia Smith, associate professor; and Paula Tanabe, associate dean for research development and data science; for the resubmission of his NIH NRSA F31 application entitled “Symptom Burden and Quality of Life in Multiple Myeloma…
Kudos to Morine Cebert, PhD student, and her sponsors Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, associate professor; and Eleanor Stevenson, associate professor; for the submission of her NIH NRSA F31 application entitled “Understanding Decisions to Initiate and Continue Treatment Seeking Among…
Kudos to Jane Ralphe, PhD student and her advisors for the submission of her NIH NRSA Fellowship application entitled "Exploring the Association Between Longitudinal Body Temperature Instability and Respiratory Morbidity in the Very Premature Infant." This proposal requests…
Around our country, our state, and our campus, people in our communities are coming together and coming forward to have conversations and ignite change around issues of race. We hope you will join us for an incredible opportunity to explore these questions and issues, right here at DUSON.…
Health care delivery in the United States is undergoing a paradigm shift, and Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) and Duke University Health System (DUHS), are on the forefront of that shift. Following a trend begun over the last several years by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
Distinguished Alumnus Award
1975 | Mildred Crawley McIntyre, BSN'44, BSNEd'49
1976 | Marilyn Schwab, MSN’72
1977 | Catherine T. Betz, MSN’62
1978 | Alice M. Robinson, N’44
1979 | Elizabeth L. Duggins, BSN’45
1980 | Joan F. McCracken, BSN’58
1981 | Holly Skodol Wilson, BSN’64
1982 |…
Thank you for your interest in giving to the School of Nursing. Your support ensures our continued excellence and impact, helping us prepare the next generation of nursing leaders.
School of Nursing Annual Fund
A gift of any amount to the Nursing Annual Fund provides the school…
Serve as a Reunion Class Representative
Reunion class representatives play an important role in the success of our Reunion activities. Volunteers encourage classmates to attend the reunion and support the class gift campaign. Interested in representing your class? Contact Marla…
The Nursing Alumni Council is a way for DUSON graduates to serve the School of Nursing and the alumni community. The council is responsible for the operations of the School of Nursing Alumni Association and recruits members from each of the school’s programs for terms of three years.
Through its…
The School of Nursing hosts events on Duke's campus and around the country. Don't see an event below in your region, let us know at DUSONAlumni@duke.edu!
Upcoming School of Nursing Events
Campus to Couch Speaker Series: our first-ever virtual speaker series…
Alumni play an important role in the life of the Duke University School of Nursing. Whether you give of your time, talent or treasure, continuing your relationship with the school is fun, easy and so much appreciated! There are so many ways to continue your connection or even re-connect with the…
Paula Tanabe, associate dean for research development and data science; Dominique Bulgin, PhD student; and Mariam Kayle, PhD '17; recently attended the American Society of Hematology meeting in San Diego, CA.
Tanabe presented an oral education session entitled " Acute Pain Management,"…
Jennie De Gagne, associate professor; Sandra Yamane, DNP student; and colleagues published an article entitled "Uncovering cyberincivility among nurses and nursing students on Twitter: A data mining study" in the International Journal of Nursing Studies that recently received a commendatory…