Michael Cary along with colleagues Wei Pan, Rick Sloane, Janet Bettger, Beth Merwin, Ruth Anderson, and Duke Medicine's Helen Hoenig recently published an article entitled "Self-care and Mobility following Post-Acute Rehabilitation for Older Adults with Hip Fracture: A Multilevel Analysis" in the…
PhD student Latefa Dardas publishes a second analysis of the Jordanian national cancer survey in an article entitled "Myths and Misconceptions about Cancer: Findings from Jordan" in the December issue of Open Science.
Jennie De Gagne recently published an article entitled "Perioperative Nurses’ Work Experience with Robotic Surgery: A Focus Group Study" in the February issue of Computers, Informatics, Nursing.
Leigh Ann Simmons was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Health Behavior for a three-year term. In her capacity on the board, she will serve as the Chair of the Resource Development Council, where she will lead new and ongoing collaboration with other…
Margaret Midge Bowers along with Catherine Gilliss, Bradi Granger, MSN student Sarah Baxt, and MSN alumni Carilin Meggitt publish article entitled "Implementing Electronic Tablet-based Education of Acute Care Patients" in the February issue of Critical Care Nurse.
DUSON Faculty & Staff Leadership Spotlight highlights the diverse leadership background of our nursing faculty and staff. In this spotlight, leadership isn't focused on a "title." However, it is the act of motivating people to do more than they ever thought possible in pursuit of a greater…
MSN student Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, professor of social work at New York University, has been named a Presidential Leadership Scholar for 2016. He is one of 61scholars invited to participate in a six-month, executive-style program.
As part of the program, Guilamo-Ramos will further develop his…
Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year - more than all cancers combined, according to the American Heart Association. To show their support and raise awareness of Women's Heart Health, DUSON faculty, staff and students joined the National Wear Red Day campaign by wearing…
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Duke AHEAD: Balancing the Glass Balls - Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Integration w/ Dr. Diana McNeill, Feb. 22, from 12 to 1 p.m. in DMP 2W96
Duke Global Health: Discovering a Family…
Renew your passport now . . . Most countries require passports to be valid for at least 6 months after the date of your scheduled return. See this recent article in the NY Times: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/01/31/travel/passport-renewal.html?smid=fb-share&referer=http://m.facebook.com
Duke University Student Affairs invites you to nominate and recognize students, faculty, staff, alumni and student organizations for awards and other recognition that will be In The Spotlight this Spring.
Nominations are now open for student leadership and service recognition opportunities that…
From the Center for Nursing Research...
Good News! Schoenfisch Application Submission
Kudos to Ashley Schoenfisch and her entire team for the submission of their Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) application entitled “Preventing Injuries Among…
Dear Colleagues:
Last July, I asked each of you to complete a survey as we launched our strategic planning initiative. Today, I am pleased to share with you the document that your engagement helped shape: Advancing Health Together: 2016-2020 Strategic Planning Framework.…
Congratulations to Sonya Jones and Tina Johnson 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…
It is my pleasure to announce that Diane Uzarski, DNP, MPH, RN will be joining the Duke University School of Nursing as my Chief of Staff effective March 1, 2016. In this capacity, Diane will serve an integral role in the support, coordination and collaboration of a variety of initiatives for…
Jennie De Gagne published an article entitled "Transformative Experience: Developing Competence in Novice Faculty" in the February issue of the Journal of Nursing Education.
Bei Wu and Wei Pan co-author an article entitled "Mediation Effect of Oral Hygiene on the Relationship Between Cognitive Function and Oral Health in Older Adults" in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
PhD Student Joyell Arscott has been selected as the School of Nursing honoree at the Julian F. Abele Awards ceremony. Arscott was chosen for her outstanding leadership in promoting diversity, intellectual development and activism at DUSON.
Michael Relf was recently appointed by the National League for Nursing (NLN) president to the NLN Strategic Action Group on Global Initiatives.
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Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) and Duke University Health System Clinical Education & Professional Development present the “Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Challenges and Opportunities for Health Professionals” for the 2016 Harriet Cook…
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Duke Global Update: After the Climate Talks - What to Expect from the Paris Agreement on Global Climate Change, Feb. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Perkins Library Room 217
Duke AHEAD: 2016 Duke…
The Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) is pleased to offer international travel awards of up to $5,000 each to Duke faculty to pursue global health research opportunities in low- or middle-income countries (see World Bank list). These awards are aimed at faculty looking to explore new research…
From the Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives...
ABSN Spring 2016 Cohort: N397 Global Health Opportunities
MSN Students 2016-2017: Global Health Opportunities
Nursing Students Without Borders Presents the 2016 Valentine Candy Grams. Candy grams are $1 and proceeds will support its spring break service trip to Guatemala.
Purchase your candy gram by cash only in the Atrium from Tuesday, Feb. 2 through Friday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Candy grams will…
From the Center of Nursing Research...
Good News! Tanabe Application Submission
Kudos to Paula Tanabe and her entire team for the re-submission of their NIH R18 application entitled “Disseminating NIH Evidence Based Sickle Cell Recommendations in North Carolina."…