Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) introduces its new video series entitled "DUSON 360." The series is a 360-degree perspective of DUSON's innovative work in education, research, clinical practice, community health improvement, global health and people and environment.
In this first DUSON…
Duke University School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing Program is now accepting applications for the first adult endocrinology specialty for nurse practitioners in the United States. The curriculum will be directed by Kathryn Evans Kreider, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, an assistant…
Welcome to the first edition of the Nursing Leadership Exchange in 2017! We at Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) had a very busy 2016 and no doubt like yourselves, are looking forward to an exciting new year.
In this edition of the …
In this DUSON 360 segment, faculty member Paula Tanabe talks about her role as the co-principle investigator on a $4.6 million grant entitled "Improving SCD Care Using Web-Based Guidelines, Nurse Care Managers and Peer Mentors in Primary Care and Emergency Departments in Central NC." The grant is…
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Welcome to the Spring edition of the Nursing Leadership Exchange (NLE)! Like you, here at the Duke University School of Nursing, the first few months of 2017 have been a whirlwind of activity as we gear up for graduation, which…
In this DUSON 360 segment, we interviewed our 2017 Harriet Cook Carter Lecture keynote speaker Janet Williams, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor of Nursing and chair of the Behavioral and Social Science IRB for The University of Iowa. In this interview, Williams talks about her research focus in behavioral…
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Welcome to the Summer edition of the Nursing Leadership Exchange (NLE)! While this time of year is traditionally a time to enjoy time with friends and family, I know each of you is busy looking ahead to a new academic year and the opportunities it…
Welcome to the Summer edition of the Nursing Leadership Exchange (NLE)! While this time of year is traditionally a time to enjoy time with friends and family, I know each of you is busy looking ahead to a new academic year and the opportunities it…
Welcome to the Fall edition of the Nursing Leadership Exchange (NLE). As we reach the mid-point of the semester, it’s a good time to take a moment and reflect on not only where we are in the academic year, but also on how our work touches lives of those we serve and…
The Duke University School of Nursing has vibrant and growing academic programs and often needs well-qualified instructors to supplement our full-time faculty. Part-time didactic instructors are paid by the School to teach in the classroom or online. Specifically, we seek master's or…
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The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) is a global leader in nursing education and developing evidence-based practice solutions to assist our partners in improving patient care, reducing costs and increasing productivity.
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As the #2 nursing school in the United States, the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) enjoys an impressive history of entrepreneurial thinking. We’ve developed several specialties now widely offered among nursing programs across the nation and created innovative continuing education…
January 2, 1931, the school opened its doors to its first class of 24 undergraduate students under the direction of Dean Bessie Baker and instructor Ann Henshaw Gardiner.
The school has offered many different degrees over the years. The first students, high school graduates, received a diploma…
Bessie Baker
Duke University School Of Nursing’s First Dean, 1931-1938
Bessie Baker, BS, RN, was a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Columbia University. She served as the assistant director of Hopkins's nursing school, as…
Duke University School Of Nursing’s First Dean, 1931-1938
Bessie Baker, BS, RN, was a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Columbia University. She served as the assistant director of Hopkins's nursing school, as…
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PhD student tuition and 12-month stipends are fully funded for up to five years. As a PhD student, you'll receive a competitive package that should provide financial support (tuition, stipend, health insurance) for the majority of the time you are…
Dr. Patricia Flately Brennan, Director of the National Library of Medicine, was the keynote speaker at our recent 2018 Harriet Cook Carter Lecture. Check out our interview and her lecture to learn about the National Library of Medicine’s strategic plan, big data and population health. View our…
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) is committed to increasing diversity and inclusiveness within its community. To help achieve this, Brigit Carter, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN, was recently appointed the first Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion (ADDI).
The role of Associate…