Duke University School of Nursing is proud to announce the 11 staff members chosen to participate in the inaugural Emerging Leaders Program. The goal of the program is to identify and develop DUSON staff by helping them prepare themselves to advance in their careers. The program was created through…
We hope you had a great summer and that the Fall 2016 semester is getting underway smoothly. With a new semester well underway, comes an opportunity for you to join DUSON in meeting our goal of becoming the most fit school of nursing in the nation.
How can you join?
Each semester, teams of…
Since October of 2015, the entire community of nursing and health care researchers, educators, clinicians, alumni, students and staff have been busy establishing a vision, goals and strategies that will launch DUSON into a future of endless opportunities.
In a recent Dean’s All Faculty and Staff…
From the Center for Nursing Research...
Great News! PhD Student Reeves and Humphreys Receive Award
Congratulations to Elizabeth Reeves and her mentor Janice Humphreys who have received an AWARD for their ANF proposal “Health Care Experiences and Strategies…
Bass Connections provides up to $25,000 for team-based projects that engage faculty, undergraduates and graduate/professional students together and integrate disciplinary approaches around societal questions and challenges. All Duke faculty, graduate/professional students, post-docs and…
The election season has reached full throttle and once again, North Carolina will be at the center of the national political scene. In addition to the presidential election, the state’s contests for senator, governor and other state-wide offices will be omnipresent for the next two months.…
PhD student Joyell Arscott was recently received a 2016 American Nurses Foundation Nursing Research Grant for her project entitled "Factors Influencing The Likely Use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Young African American Men Who Have Sex With Men." Elizabeth "Beth" Merwin is her chair.
HIV Pre-…
Schenita Randolph was recently chosen to present her abstract entitled "Perspectives of African-American Fathers about Father-Son Sexual Health Communication: Facilitators and Barriers" at the 12th Duke Center for AIDS Research Fall Scientific Retreat on Wednesday, September 14.
For more…
MSN alumni and preceptor Deborah Adams-Wingate was recently awarded the Patient-Centered Medical Home designation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The recognition is the most widely adopted model for transforming primary care practices into medical homes.
The designation is given…
PhD student Brittney Sullivan recently published an article entitled "Community-Informed Health Promotion to Improve Health Behaviors in Honduras" in the Journal of Transcultural Nursing. Co-author is Duke School of Medicine Professor Janet Prvu Bettger.
Abstract: Honduras is…
Michael Relf was recently featured in a news release from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACCN) for an article entitled "Cardiovascular Disease and HIV: Pathophysiology, Treatment Considerations, and Nursing Implications" in the Journal of Critical Care Nurse. The article is co-…
Marilyn Oermann was featured in a blog post entitled "You cited which paper? Reference errors are more common than many realize" with Retraction Watch. Oermann was interviewed for the post because she has studied the problem of authors making critical mistakes in their list of reference as it…
Congratulations to Thomas "Dinky" Brown on being recognized for his Commitment to Excellence. This staff recognition program celebrates staff who demonstrate the highest standards in their commitment to supporting our mission, vision and values. We thank all of those…
PhD student Latefa Dardas published an article entitled "A pilot study of depression, stigma, and attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help among Arab adolescents" in the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. Co-authors include Susan Silva, Devon Noonan and Leigh…
Michael Relf publishes article entitled "Advancing Diversity in Academic Nursing" in the September-October issue of the Journal of Professional Nursing.
Abstract: As the world around us evolves and as society becomes increasingly diverse, the demographics of the health…
BSN alumni Tina Marie Marrelli published a book entitled "Home Care Nursing: Surviving in an Ever-Changing Care Environment" with the Nursing Knowledge International. Marrelli is the president of Marrelli and Associates, Inc., a publishing and consulting firm working in health care for more than 20…
Dean Marion E. Broome was recently elected to represent nurse education for a three-year term on the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation Board of Commissioners. Her term will begin January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019.
The board provides leadership…
Brett Morgan was one of 14 individuals recently awarded the 2016 Board of Directors Certificate of Commendation by the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) for exemplary leadership in building strong, collaborative opportunities to move nursing forward.
A news release from NCNA stated that…
Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) was selected as a recipient of the 2016 INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The award is the only national award that recognizes U.S. medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, nursing, and allied…
Duke University has adopted a new statement in support of diversity and inclusion and added “gender expression” to the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy. These changes were recently approved by the Board of Trustees following engagement with a wide range of students, staff…
In the coming weeks, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to review their needs and enroll or make changes in their medical, dental, vision and reimbursement account benefits. The enrollment period this year will be from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4. This annual period is the only time faculty and…
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 faculty,…
More than 35 women from Wake County recently joined Dean Marion E. Broome for "Conversations with Duke Nurse Practitioners Women's Health Series." The lunch discussion, held at the Preston Wood Country Club in Cary, N.C., was on "Managing Dementia from a Caregiver's Perspective." The guest speaker…
The Global Health strategic focus area is looking for faculty and staff interested in participating on the global health strategy teams for its three priority strategies.
If you are interested, contact Michael Relf at michael.relf@duke.edu.
Learn more about the Global Health strategic focus…
As DUSON begins the strategic plan implementation process, we know that a clear vision is of utmost importance as we, faculty, staff, and students, engage and enroll in the process.
In an effort to provide continuous communication to promote our strategic plan goals, strategies and process, the…