Kudos to Valerie Sabol and her entire team for the submission of her American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) application entitled "Determining Repositioning Patterns of Obese Nursing Home Residents." This proposal requests funds for a one-year period with a start date of September…
Duke faculty have been partnering with colleagues in Sri Lanka since 2005, but their research collaboration recently entered new territory: outbreak response. (Read more)
Kudos to Schenita Randolph and her entire team for the submission of her application to The Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation entitled "The Cutting E.D.G.E. (Empowering Dads to Guide and Educate): A nurse driven mobile application to promote father-son sexual health communication and healthy…
Kudos to Stephanie Devane-Johnson and her entire team for the submission of her application to The Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation entitled "Empowering Women from Underrepresented Communities as Perinatal Doulas: A Strategy to Improve Perinatal Outcomes among African American Women." This…
Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) will sponsor and host the 7th annual Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) “Educating and Connecting Sickle Cell Patients and Providers” conference on Friday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 8. The conference is a joint effort with experts from the University of North…
With the number of geriatric specialized providers decreasing and the population of older adults increasing, it is becoming ever more important to educate primary care providers in geriatric care. According to the American Geriatric Society, 20,000 geriatricians are currently needed to care for…
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Applying for Financial Aid
I completed the FAFSA using estimated tax information. Do I need to do anything else?
I am an ABSN student. I am 23 and I…
I am an ABSN student. I am 23 and I…
The Office of Institutional Research provides information about the Duke University School of Nursing in support of institutional decision making and towards achievement of our collective missions and goals. View reports here.
To accomplish its work, the Office of Institutional…
As part of our globally-focused curriculum, students may participate in global clinical immersion experiences. These experiences ensure nursing students are culturally sensitive, aware of current and emerging health needs and are able to address health disparities locally, nationally and globally.…
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Financial Aid Policies and Procedures
Federal Student Loan Enrollment Requirement
To receive federal student loans (Direct Unsubsidized, Direct Grad PLUS, Nurse Faculty Loan), a graduate student…
Accreditation and State Authorization
Accreditation
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Duke University School of Nursing are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate…
Every year, students and faculty from the PhD programs at Duke University School of Nursing and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill College of Nursing gather for a collaboration dinner. As a way to enhance student engagement and speaking opportunities, this dinner now opens with a TED-Talk…
Donna Biederman, DrPh, MN, RN, associate professor, was recently awarded $389,903 from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust for a period of three years to support the Durham Transitions Consult Clinic project.
The Durham Transitions Consult Clinic (DTCC)—a clinic without walls—serves up to 95…
Building, growing and supporting a well-rounded community for preceptors is what two faculty members at Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) are embarking on a journey to accomplish.
Currently, there are few resources available to those who precept students. Iris Padilla, PhD, FNP-BC,…
All students are required to maintain adequate medical insurance during their enrollment at Duke University. You must complete either the enrollment or waiver process within the open enrollment period (see below). Failure to do so will result in a delay in coverage or a charge for insurance you do…
Beyond the Graduate School's English for International Student (EIS) program's language assessment and course offerings, we support two services for international graduate students that are particularly important resources for later-year students:
1. At Duke’s Writing…
The descriptions and links below will give you a general idea of the many university offices and online resource sites that provide health services for graduate students at Duke. For more specific information, please visit the links provided. Many of the offices serve several segments of the…
The descriptions and links below will give you a general idea of the university offices and online safety resource sites at Duke. For more specific information, please visit the links provided. Many of the offices serve several segments of the university community, so please note that unless…
An important note about immunizations: Please check your student gateway portal often; secure messages will be sent to you when you are out of compliance or due for a vaccination. A "Detailed Health Science Immunization Requirements" document is posted on the Student Health…
Dr. Mitchell Knisely, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, PMGT-BC, joined Duke University School of Nursing on July 1, 2018 as a member of the Healthcare in Adult Populations Division. Dr. Knisely’s research interests are in the areas of precision health and pain management. Particularly, his program of research…
Duke University School of Nursing has centered its mission on not only providing an excellent education for future nursing leaders but also to creating a center of excellence for advancing nursing science.
As the field of Oncology nursing has expanded its role, DUSON is proud to have played its…
Purpose and Background
The purpose of this document is to describe a management plan for an emergency or crisis in the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) as well as to establish relationships, responsibilities, and continuity in the event of an emergency or crisis.
Important Note
If an…
School of Nursing Faculty and Staff are considered "Delayed Service Employees" during Inclement Weather Alerts.
When conditions warrant, the Emergency Coordinator at Duke University will issue a statement on Severe Weather/Hazardous Conditions. Updates on severe weather,…
Duke Police
Duke Emergency Management Link
Concerned Behavior
What to do in an Emergency
School of Nursing Management Plan
Inclement Weather - Faculty & Staff
Duke Police Non-emergencies: (919) 684-2444 | Emergencies: 9-1-1…