Duke University School of Nursing welcomes Alicia Holloway to the DUSON family!
Holloway will be working with the Research and Compliance Core of the Center for Nursing Research. She will be working with Dr. June Cho on the testosterone and cortisol levels in infants study.
Karin Reuter-Rice and Jennifer Dungan recently presented for the Duke AHEC Scholars to introduce them to Genomics. Reuter-Rice presented on "Genomics and Inheritance" and Dungan presented on "Pharmacogenomics." Both Reuter-Rice and Dungan had an opportunity to do some experiential learning that…
Karin Reuter-Rice has had a very busy Spring season. She published two articles recently. An article entitled "Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: The 2014 Practice Analysis" in the February issue of the Journal of Pediatric Health Care. She will also have an article published entitled "…
PhD student Mariam Kayle was selected by the Graduate and Professional Student Council General Assembly to serve as the student representative for the 2016-2017 Duke University Board of Trustees Medical Center Academic Affairs Standing Committee.
Congratulations Mariam!
The below messages are important messages from Duke University and Duke University Health System...
Out-of-State Programs Review Process
When Duke University and Duke University Health System departments are planning to establish out-of-state programs and…
The March for Babies walk is one week away and DUSON has been leading the march when it comes to fundraising.
Last Friday, DUSON held a bake sale with an option for people to also leave donations. With that more than $500 was raised in one day.
As of Monday, April 18, DUSON is leading the…
MSN student Andrea Shaul wanted to tell her March of Dimes story and how their services including programs, activities and sometimes financial support helps families who give birth to premature babies.
Here's Andrea's story...
I have four grand babies, two of which who were premature. My first…
DUSON Student Spotlight highlights the diverse background of our nursing students and their personal stories of dedication, leadership, perseverance and academic or community achievements.
DUSON shines a spotlight on DNP student Monika Duitch from Rochester, MN. Duitch…
Healthy cities and counties are economically competitive, inclusive and equitable. Aetna Foundaton, the American Public Health Association and the National Association of Counties and administered by CEOs For Cities is awarding more than $1.5 million in prizes to cities, counties and federally…
The Beta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International is seeking STTI members interested in taking a more active role in their local chapter. The positions are open to all members including faculty, students and alumni. The board of directors positions that will be opening soon include (…
Recent news from around the University and Health System...
Duke Center for Autism: The SAP Autism at Work Program - Transforming a Business, Transforming Lives, Thursday, April 21
Duke AHEAD: Teaching in the Presence of Patients -…
Keeping you informed of non-Duke related news, events and opportunities...
Southeast Area Health Education Center: Pain Management Focus on Quality & Safety - Friday, May 6
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Health Datapalooza - May 8 to May 11
AMIA: 4th Annual Student Design…
From the Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives...
From the Center for Nursing Research...
Great News! Awards for Mann and Merwin
Congratulations to Tara Mann and her sponsors Chip Bailey and Robin Dail for the American Cancer Society award entitled “Investigating Cognitive/Affective/…
Harvard School of Public Health are in need of young female and male nurses to participate in an entirely web-based study entitled the "Nurses' Health Study 3." Former study participant Chief of Staff Diane Uzarski previously participated in the study and states that with her cohort is was a great…
Bei Wu publishes article entitled "Association Between Oral Health and Cognitive Status: A Systematic Review" that has garnered national and international media attention:
Does Maintaining Oral Health Slow Cognitive Decline? by Medscape News & Perspective
Improved oral…
Editor's Note: Chancellor Washington and Dean Marion Broome presented two additional awards during the Awards Ceremony. Barbara Turner, PhD, RN, FAAN, received the Distinguished Faculty Award and former Dean Mary T. Champagne,…
Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) was more than glad to partner with the Duke University Global Health Graduate Program in a pilot program that allowed five students from the Duke Kunshan University (DKU) campus in Kunshan, China to enroll in DUSON’s Health Promotion and Disease Prevention…
Jennie De Gagne was recently invited as a panelist for the plenary session on "Global Nursing Education" by the NLN/STTI Nursing Education Research Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference was attended by more than 300 nurses including nursing administrators, faculty, students, researchers and…
DNP student Kelly Thompson-Brazill recently presented on "Management of Aortic Stenosis in the Primary Care Setting" at the NC Nurse Practitioner Spring Symposium in Wilmington, North Carolina.
We recently received an update from the March of Dimes Corporate team who advised that DUSON Faculty is the no. 2 team for the Triangle March. Other winners from DUSON include Brigit Carter, Sharron Docherty and Nora Harrington who were recognition as runner ups for the Circle of Champions. …
ABSN graduate and current MSN student Katherine Geyer published part one of a two part series entitled "Want to create lasting change? It's all about that base" in the March issue of Nursing Management. Geyer participated in the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (ACCN) Clinical Scene…
Sophia Smith was one of five invited expert panelist for the 21st National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual Conference that set the record straight on Palliative Care and its value in the Cancer Care Continuum. Read the full article here.
Congratulations to Otissa Turner and Denise Williams 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…
DUSON Student Spotlight highlights the diverse background of our nursing students and their personal stories of dedication, leadership, perseverance and academic or community achievements.
DUSON shines a spotlight on DNP student Rebecca Donahue from Midland, TX. Donahue…