The daughter of two nurses, Nicole Brady has long held a passion for nursing. She considered the field of pediatrics, to follow in her father’s footsteps, but she says her path became clear when she discovered NICU.
Brady was working as a NICU nurse when she met Desi Newberry…
Duke University School of Nursing has once again received high rankings for online Master’s level nursing education by securing top positions in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Online rankings. The school’s MSN programs have ranked #1 across several categories, reflecting a commitment to…
Finding Motivation Amidst Familial Loss
After graduating college, Ivan Kobialka decided to apply to nursing school for two main reasons. The first was the grief that came with losing his grandfather in 2016 and his father in 2021.
“I was a child when my grandfather fell and had a massive gash in…
In December, Kate Gray, MPA, joined the School of Nursing as our new Associate Dean of Development & Alumni Affairs.
"I am thrilled to be at the Duke University School of Nursing. Working with incredibly talented faculty, students, and alumni, who are together working to…
One in five children in the U.S. will suffer a concussion by age 16, most often caused by falls, sports injuries, and motor-vehicle accidents. Dr. Karin Reuter-Rice, PhD, CPNP-AC, FCCM, FAAN, associate professor of nursing and pediatrics, is conducting a 5-year study exploring the…
Natasha Fevry, DNP’24, PMHNP-BC, recently published her DNP project, “Implementing an Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening Tool With Migrant Children: A Quality Improvement Project Using the PEARLS Screening Tool,” in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care with faculty members…
Jamie Mancuso, MSN, CPNP-PC earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 1998, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, 2018) from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN, 2020) from the Duke University School of Nursing. She began her nursing career in…
Duke School of Nursing’s newest University Scholar, Yeeji Kim, believes in the importance of working to improve the health care system overall as well as supporting the individual patient. Kim was selected to join the prestigious scholarship program this past fall semester. She chose Duke to pursue…
Hispanic and Latino patients with diabetes face higher rates of complications and readmission after moving from hospital care back home. Associate Clinical Professor Blanca Iris Padilla, PhD, MBA, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, recently published a study titled Patients’ and…
Vanessa Cameron, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CNL, gave a series of presentations on ableism in nursing and healthcare while visiting Duke University School of Nursing. Speaking to student, faculty, and staff audiences, Cameron drew on her lived experience as a disabled nurse and her hopes of transforming…
Originally from Truckee, California, Zachary Smith’s path to nursing was shaped by his diverse academic background and passion for healthcare. Before enrolling at Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON), Smith studied anthropology at California Polytechnic University Pomona. Initially planning a…
Inspired by a college course in cultural psychology, Olivia Obeng knew that she wanted to help people of every background and circumstance. After her professor suggested that she become a nurse, Obeng eventually made her way to Duke University School of Nursing, where she will graduate with her…
December 1 marks World AIDS Day, an important reminder that we must remain persistent in our commitment to prevent new HIV infections and provide essential services to all people living with HIV globally.
As we observe World AIDS Day, it is important to reflect on the progress we have made…
A recent study led by Brandon A. Knettel, PhD, published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on the perspectives of healthcare providers regarding the integration of opioid use disorder (OUD) and mental health treatment within HIV care. The study revealed significant barriers and potential…
This summer, Jacqui McMillian-Bohler, Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Nursing and Director of the Institute for Educational Excellence, transitions to a new role as the School’s first-ever Associate Dean of Academic Innovation and Evaluation. This three-year…
Rural communities often face significant barriers to healthcare, including limited access to medical facilities, a shortage of healthcare providers, and higher rates of chronic diseases. These challenges are compounded by socioeconomic factors such as poverty and limited transportation options.…
The CVS Health Foundation’s Caring Hearts Scholarship is awarded to just 50 family nurse practitioner (FNP) students nationwide with a goal to increase access to primary care, especially in rural and low-income areas.
Two School of Nursing students, Merve Kadioglu and Jennifer Dominguez,…
Durham, NC – Duke University Health System and Duke University School of Nursing have announced the appointment of Ryan J. Shaw, PhD, RN, FAAN, to the role of Chief Nurse Innovation Officer. In this new role, Dr. Shaw will be responsible for driving a culture of innovation in…
The School of Nursing’s Center for Nursing Research (CNR) has awarded two faculty members with Fall 2024 pilot grants: Assistant Professor Marissa Abram and Associate Professor with Tenure Sophia Smith.
The CNR Pilot Funding Program, established in 2017, supports pilot projects for up to 18 months…