Michael Cary published an article entitled "The Relationship between Pain, Diability, and Sex in African Americans" in the August issue of the Journal of Pain Management Nursing. Coauthors included experts from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public…
Nurse Anesthesia alumni Adrienne Schwartz and William Morrow published articles in the summer 2016 issue of the International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia. Schwartz's article is entitled "Anesthetic Management of 4-year-old with Bilateral Wilms Tumors," and Morrow's article…
PhD student Ethan Cicero presented on "The Transgender Health Care Experience: A Systematic Literature Review" at the 2016 World Professional Association for Transgender Health Biennial Symposium in Amsterdam. The literature review sought a deeper understanding of structural and personal challenges…
Rachel Richesson recently presented at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Health Care Systems Research Collaboratory online grand round. Her presentation was entitled "Updates from the Phenotypes, Data Standards, and Data Quality Core of the NIH HCS Research Collaboratory."
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DUSON is committed to the safety of its faculty, staff and students. This month's awareness focuses on what to do in case of alcoholism or drug addiction in the workplace.
Alcoholism and drug addiction in the workplace has a significant impact in four major areas:
Premature death/fatal…
Again this year, Duke Health—which includes Duke University Health System (DUHS) and the Schools of Nursing and Medicine—is committed to reducing the prevalence of the influenza virus within our community. As part of this commitment, obtaining a flu shot is a condition of employment for DUSON…
DUSON just created a new place where staff in administrative support roles can find easy access to training resources that will help them in their roles. The resources listed on this page will grow over time. “We have an incredible group of talented staff, administrative and executive…
Congratulations to Nora Harrington and Chloe Hayim on being recognized for their Commitment to Excellence. This staff recognition program celebrates staff who demonstrate the highest standards in their commitment to…
Tracey Yap, Ashley Schoenfisch and Nancy Crego were selected to participate in the SciComm Fellows Science Communication Program. The program, hosted by the Duke Initiative for Science and Society, provides an opportunity for faculty and postdocs to develop communication skills and put those skills…
A number of faculty and staff have expressed interest in learning more about DUSON’s finances, so I have created a new workshop to meet this need. About 20 DUSON faculty and staff have attended the initial pilot sessions and the feedback has been positive. I am now opening up the…
The Center for Nursing Discovery (CND) recently received the inaugural Gaumard Scientific Center of Excellence in Recognition of Outstanding Dedication to the Art of Simulation. The award was presented to the CND staff by Gaumard Scientific Vice President of Corporate Planning James Archetto and…
Duke University School of Nursing welcomed nearly 300 new students admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia, and PhD programs this week for New Student Orientation.
The Fall 2016 admits represent the…
From the Center for Nursing Research...
Great News! for Hockenberry on Award
Congratulations to Marilyn Hockenberry who received an award for her St. Jude’s R01 subcontract proposal entitled “Web-based physical activity intervention for children with ALL…
Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean and Ruby Wilson Professor of Nursing for Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON), vice chancellor for Nursing Affairs for Duke University and associate vice president for Academic Affairs for Nursing for Duke University Health System, will join six other Duke…
Beth Cusatis Phillips is a finalist for the Duke AHEAD Interprofessional Education Excellence Award. The inaugural award honors an individual (professionals and staff) who demonstrated commitment, enthusiam, competence and innovation in promoting IPE in teaching, scholarly work and/or clinical…
Kathryn Trotter published a chapter entitled "Breast Conditions" in the third edition of Women's Gynecologic Health by Kerri Durnell Schuiling and Frances E. Likis. Trotter's chapter in included in section three of the book entitled "Women's Gynecologic Healthcare Management." Trotter's chapter…
Robin Dail and MSN and DNP alumni Chirrl "Tinisha" Lambeth recently published an article entitled "First Golden Hour of Life: A Quality Improvement Initiative" in the August issue of Advances of Neonatal Care, the official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Other co-authors…
Keeping you informed of non-Duke related news, events and opportunities...
Mid-Carolina AHEC: Continuing Education Calendar
Wake AHEC: 26th Annual Art of Breastfeeding, October 3-5, 2016
Recent news from around the University and Health System...
Duke University: Emerging Healthscape Forum, August 29
Duke Office for Faculty Mentoring: Research Mentoring Grant-writing Program, …
Faculty Promotion
Join me in congratulating Dr. Bradi Granger on her recent career advancement. Granger's promotion from associate research professor to research professor in the School of Nursing was approved by the Board of Trustees at their last meeting.
New Executive…
Marion E. Broome presented on "Understanding Ethical Issues of Research Participation from the Perspective of Participating Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review" at the 27th International Nursing Research Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. The article was co-authored with Stacey Crane,…
From the Center for Nursing Research...
Good News! Wainwright, Docherty and Cicero Submit Applications
Kudos to PhD student Kristin Wainwright and faculty sponsor Sharron Docherty and their entire team for the submission of…
From DUSON Educational Technology Team...
Thank you to all those of you who took the time to attend Sakai training last week. We had great participation! If you were not able to attend, resources are available here https://support.sakai.duke.edu/. A helpful quick start guide…
Duke employees and family members can receive up to four free tickets to the Employee Kickoff Celebration football game against N.C. Central University on Saturday, Sept. 3.
Free food, activities and games will be available for the entire family beginning at 3 p.m. in the Employee Fan Zone located…
An estimated 90,000 to 100,000 people, mainly African Americans, in the United States are affected by sickle cell disease (SCD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sickle cells – red blood cells that become hard and sticky and look like a c-shaped farm tool called a sickle…