Blanca “Iris” Padilla, PhD, FNP-BC, assistant professor for Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) and project director of the Communities of Practice grant, and Kathryn Kreider, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, assistant professor and lead faculty of the endocrinology specialty in the master of science in…
Susan Schneider recently presented on "Every Nurse is a Leader: Invest in Your Future with Professional Development" at the Piedmont Triangle Oncology Nursing Society Meeting.
PhD students Hanzhang Xu and Brittney Sullivan received the Duke University Center for International & Global Studies (DUCIGS) "Working Groups on Global Issues" award for the 2016-2017 academic year. Their proposal entitled "Global Migration of Tuberculosis" will have access to funding of up to…
PhD student Rose Mary Xavier was recently selected to attend the 3rd Human Brain Project Education Programme on Future Neuroscience, which will take place in Obergurgl, Austria later this year. While at the program, she is requested to give a short overview of her current scientific work.
This…
Margie Molloy, Jill Brennan-Cook and Loretta Matters presented a poster entitled "Gero Boot Camp: A 'Win-Win' Promoting the Professional Development of Geriatric Resource Nurses while Enhancing Student Nurse Learning" at the First Center for Aging and Human Development Research and Education…
Kathyn Kreider and Iris Padilla published an article entitled "Type 1 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease" in the Nurse Practitioner journal.
Abstract: Individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) have a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), but some risk…
Kudos to Isaac Lipkus and his entire team for the submission of their NIH R21 application entitled "Pilot Trial of a Multi-Component Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behaviors among Colorectal Cancer Survivors." This proposal requests funding for a two-year period with a start date…
Willie Patterson has deep roots in Durham.
Born and raised in the Crest Street neighborhood, the 81-year-old has dedicated many years to his community. He serves as president of the Crest Street Community Council, and he's been a tireless organizer and champion of the neighborhood since he founded…
Michael Relf will serve as a co-investigator on a project entitled "The Development and Empirical Study of HIV/AIDS Symptom Management and Integrated Care Strategies Based on Knowledge Translation Theory" funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). The project is a…
Congratulations to Ryan Shaw and Karin Reuter-Rice who have received the 2016 Innovation Award for their Duke Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine (CAGPM) proposal entitled "Aggregating and Visualizing Environmental…
MSN student Vincent Guilamo-Ramos was recently featured in Planned Parenthood news release for his study on "Planned Parenthood's Innovative Digital Sex Education Program is Revolutionizing Sexual and Reproductive Health." Guilamo-Ramos is the study's principal investigator.
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DNP alumni Tamara Link publishes an article entitled "Reducing Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing for Adults with Acute Bronchitis in an Urgent Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Initiative" in the Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal. The article was co-authored with Cristina Hendrix and experts…
Marilyn Oermann, Jamie Conklin, Kathleen Ashton, Alison Edie, and Sathya Amarasekara recently published an article entitled "Study of Predatory Open Access Nursing Journals" in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship. Co-authors included Susan Budinger from Duke Office of Clinical Research and Editors…
Staci Reynolds publishes article entitled "Implementation of a Stroke Competency Program to Improve Nurses' Knowledge of and Adherence to Stroke Guidelines" in the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. Co-authors included experts from Indiana University and University of Cincinnati.
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Duke University School of Nursing Associate Dean Dr. Michael Relf and MSc. Idalmis Infante-Ochoa, president of the Cuban Society of Nursing, invites you to join them for a unique opportunity in Cuba from March 27 - April 1, 2017. The trip is open to the entire Duke community and their family…
Kathy Trotter and Jennifer Plichta, MD, invites you to join them for Breast Wellness Sessions held the second Thursday of every month at the Duke Cancer Center in the second floor conference room from 12 to 1 p.m.
Designed for all women reviewing their risk and issues related to breast cancer,…
As the DUSON Strong Runs to Jamaica race enters into its final week, DUSON has covered more than 10,600 miles. As for the individual teams (as of Nov. 2)... Team Staff has taken the lead from Team Students with 4,088.6 miles as of Nov. 2. …
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Duke American Assembly of Men in Nursing and Nursing Students Without Borders invites you to join them on Thursday, November 17, from 12 to 4:30 p.m. for the Duke School of Nursing Annual Blood Drive. The drive will be held in the Center for Nursing Discovery (CND) in rooms 2135 and 2140.
The…
Duke provides paid holidays as part of its comprehensive benefits package to support staff in their effort to balance work and family responsibilities. University and Medical Center staff who are eligible for holidays will receive 13 paid holidays per year, including designated holidays and…
A couch. A car. A motel.
For many in our community, these words describe home.
Until recently, the Joyners were a family living without stable housing. A family of four with a single mother and three children, they, like many other hardworking families in our community, lived in a hotel.
Then the…
The Army Women's Foundation is pleased to announce the Legacy Scholarships for the 2017 academic year. The Legacy Scholarship program offers financial support to all Army women who are serving or have honorably served, and their children. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential,…
The Office for Institutional Equity is committed to recognizing individuals and teams making significant contributions toward enhancing diversity and inclusion within the Duke community. The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated behavior or led…
DUSON is committed to the safety of its faculty, staff and students. This month's awareness focuses on how to stay safe this holiday season.
Make sure candles are put on stable surfaces, and never leave burning candles unattended or near trees, curtains or other flammable items.
Use a proper step…
Join PCORI for a community conversation "Let's Talk About What Is Important To You: Health Outcomes that Matter" on Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durham County Department of Public Health located at 414 E. Main Street, or on Friday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the…