DNP alumni Mary Guhwe published an article entitled "Routine 24-Hour Computed Tomography Brain Scan is not useful in stable patients Post Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator" in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. Queen Utley-Smith who served as Guhwe's capstone committee chair…
PhD student Dennis Flores was recently selected to receive the 2016 Dean's Award for Excellence in Mentoring. The award recognizes graduate students who have a consistent record of good mentoring practices.
Flores will receive his award at the 2016 Dean's Award Reception in March.
Nominations are now being accepted for one of the highest and most prestigious honors that Duke University and Health System personnel can receive. The 2016 Presidential Awards Program is an opportunity to nominate outstanding staff whose performance was above and beyond expectations throughout the…
Improving health has always been the ultimate goal for Duke Medicine. With this historical and overarching aspiration in mind, we are officially changing our name from Duke Medicine to Duke Health.
The decision to make this change stems from widespread deliberations involving faculty, staff,…
Welcome back to a new year and a new semester at Duke. I hope you enjoyed a restful holiday and have been energized for your return to our classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and offices.
The close of 2015 brought us much to celebrate. Seniors Jay Ruckelshaus and Laura Roberts were…
The CNR Research Design and Statistics Lab opened Monday, Jan. 4. The lab is located in Pearson 4110 (in the open office of the ADAPT Center) and provides research design and statistical guidance and consultation for DUSON's faculty, students and postdocs for their research with regard to the…
Recent news from around the University and Health System...
Duke AHEAD: REDCap @Duke - January 20 at 12 p.m. at Trent Semans Center
Duke Community & Family Medicine: Grand Rounds - January 25 at 12 p.m. at Hanes House
DGHI News:…
The Center for Nursing Research is accepting applications for the Small Research Grants Program. This year the high priority areas focus on five major categories designed to support:
Pilot work to provide preliminary data for grants to be submitted for external funding.
Collaborative research…
The Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) education team is re-convening the DGHI student council and is seeking applicants from 10 different colleges and schools.
The DGHI Student Council:
Communicates student interests in global health.
Identifies and proposes new global health programs for…
Curamericas Global is currently seeking nursing students to join a volunteer service learning trip to Guatemala from March 12-21. During the trip, students work alongside community health workers in rural indigenous communities to provide basic health outreach and community building activities.…
Faculty member Jennifer Dungan, co-chair of the International Society of Nurses in Genetics Education Committee, will moderate a FREE Webinar on Friday, Jan 22, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. entitled “Advanced Genetics Nursing Certification: Informational Webinar & Certified Provider…
Welcome School of Nursing students, faculty and staff to 2016 and the second half of our 2015-2016 school year!
As we begin 2016, we are excited to welcome all of our new students joining our diverse Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) community. We are also delighted to assist you on your…
DNP alumni John Repique was recently published an article entitled "Myths and Reality About Gun Violence" in the Opinions section of the New York Times.
Margaret "Meg" Carman was appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
Recent news from around the University and Health System...
Duke Global Health Institute: Research Team Brings Life-Saving Rapid Flu Diagnostics to Mongolia
Duke Research: Bringing Flu Diagnostics to Mongolia
DGHI Events: Week of…
Keeping you informed of non-Duke related news, events and opportunities...
Cone Health Greensboro AHEC: Eating Disorders in Primary Care - Friday, March 11 at 8 a.m.
From the Center for Nursing Research...
Good News! Tanabe Application Submission
Kudos to Paula Tanabe and her entire team for the submission of their Emergency Medical Foundation/Emergency Nurses Association application entitled “Dissemination and Evaluation of an…
DUSON Nursing Students Without Borders (NSWB) is sponsoring a condom to drive to help fight the Zika global health emergency in Central and South American countries. Donations are being accepted until Thursday, March 10.
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus causing fetal microcephaly. The virus is…
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing sponsors a HRSA's Nurse Faculty Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, March 23. Unlike traditional job fairs where travel burdens and associated costs may be incurred, you can participate in the Nurse Faculty Virtual Job Fair - for free - from your office or…
The Duke University School of Nursing will host its sixth annual conference focusing on the pursuit of radical transformation in nursing education on April 22 and 23, 2016. The particular focus for this year’s conference is Active Learning and Engaging Teaching.
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Duke University School of Nursing welcomes Karen Judge to the DUSON family!
Judge will provide staff support to the Global Health Research Program. She will also provide to the ADAPT Center and the Center for Nursing Research. Judge earned her bachelors of arts in Political Science from Chestnut…
From the Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives...
Congratulations to LaWanda Forte and LaVerne Myers on being recognized for their Commitment to Excellence. This staff recognition program celebrates staff who demonstrate the highest standards in their commitment to supporting our mission, vision and…
PhD student Kristin Wainwright was appointed to serve as the executive secretary and PhD student Shaoqing Ge was appointed to serve as the PhD representative for the Duke Graduate and Profession Student Council.
The council is Duke University's student government organization for its nine graduate…
Kathy Pereira recently published an article entitled "Herbal Supplements: Commonly Used, Poorly Understood" in the Nursing journal.
Pereira also published a book chapter entitled "Glucose Regulation" in the second edition of Concepts of Nursing Practice.