Margie Molloy was one of several faculty who recently traveled to Dublin, Ireland for the 28th International Nursing Research Congress sponsored by the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She completed a podium presentation on "Using Trigger Films as a Bariatric Sensitivity…
Virginia "Chris" Muckler and Brett Morgan recently published an article entitled "Creation of a Low-Cost Simulated Trachea for Deliberate Practice of Cricothyrotomy and Retrograde Wire Use" in the August issue of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Journal. Another…
Julia Walker published an article entitled "Targeted HAS2 Expression Lessens Airway Responsiveness in Chronic Murine Allergic Airway Disease" in the August issue of the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology. Co-authors include experts from Duke University Medicine, National…
Julia Walker presented at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology conference where the theme was "GRKs and Arrestins: From Structure to Disease." Walker's presentation was on "Beta-arrestin-dependent signaling in asthma pathogenesis."
De Gagne, Student Yamane, Conklin and Staff Chang Publish Article in Journal of Professional Nursing
Jennie De Gagne, post graduate certificate student Sandra Yamane, Duke Medical Center Librarian Jamie Conklin, and staff member Jianhong Chang recently published an article entitled "Social media use and cybercivility guidelines in U.S. nursing schools: A review of websites" in the July issue of…
Marilyn Oermann, Jennie De Gagne and Beth Phillips published a book entitled "Teaching in Nursing and Role of the Educator: The Complete Guide to Best Practice in Teaching, Evaluation, and Curriculum Development" with Springer.
With essential, updated content for novice and…
Beth Phillips published an article entitled "The academic-practice gap: Strategies for an enduring problem" in the August issue of Nursing Forum. Co-authors include experts from California State University, George Washington University, Creighton University, Rasmussen College,…
DUSON is committed to the safety of its faculty, staff and students. This month’s awareness focuses on accidental injury.
DUSON manages accidental injury of students, staff, faculty and visitors on a case-by-case basis. If the injury requires immediate medical treatment or is life threatening, the…
Duke MEDx will host the Symposium for the Kaganov Research Initiative in Pulmonary Medicine and Engineering on Friday, October 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Duke School of Nursing in Pearson 1014. A reception will follow. Dr. Mary Klotman, dean of the School of Medicine, will open the…
This year is a celebration of our recognition as the #1 ranked graduate school of nursing in the country and our collective work in bringing this distinction to the Duke University School of Nursing. Together, every member of the School of Nursing family played an…
The Center for Nursing Research invites all research faculty to join them for its Info Sessions during the month of September in Pearson 1011.
DUSON Spectrum student organization invites you to join them for "Let's Talk About Sex" on Wednesday, September 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Pearson 1103. Please RSVP by September 25th: http://bit.ly/2vMm4H5
DUSON and OGACHI welcomes international visiting scholar, Yuanyuan Yang, MSN, senior lecturer at Peking University School of Nursing in Beijing, China. Yang will have a one-year mentored and professional development experience working under the guidance of Debra Brandon.
During her time, Yang…
Notice of Changes to National Institutes of Health Policy for Issuing Certificates of Confidentiality: (NOT-OD-17-109)
The Advisory Board of the DNP Executive Leadership Program held its first meeting to collaborate and develop curriculum for the new specialty. The board focused on practical needs and situational learning concepts for the future generation of nurse leaders in the new program. The first cohort will…
The Institute for Educational Excellence (IEE) and the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) invite you to an evening of exploring the extraordinary: Near Deaeth and Similar Experiences on Tuesday, October 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Pearson 1026. For more information, contact…
DUSON Student Council and DENS are hosting the second Wellness Wednesday. The focus of this month’s session will be stress reduction. It will take place on September 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Pearson 2140 (located at the end of the CND). Helen Gordon will lead a…
PhD student Kaboni Gondwe recently published an article entitled "The role of sociodemographic factors in maternal psychological distress and mother-preterm infant interactions" in the September issue of Research in Nursing & Health. Co-authors include Rosemary White-Traut, Debra Brandon,…
Sophia Smith was recently elected as research director for the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) Board of Directors effective January 1, 2018.
The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) is a non-profit, international, 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial…
Duke University School of Nursing welcomes Stephanie Scheller to the Marketing and Communications team!
Scheller joined as a public relations specialist. Her main responsibilities include serving as editor of the Monday Update and Nursing Leadership Exchange. Scheller…
Tracey Yap was recently featured in a Leaf Healthcare announcement entitled "Duke Study to Determine Optimal Patient Repositioning Intervals to Prevent Pressure Ulcers." The article discusses how her research seeks to identify safe interval times for patient turning or repositioning. The study uses…
MSN student Bonnie Matthews, who lives outside of Atlanta, recently joined forces with the Georgia Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) to run a clinic at the Columbus Civic Center. The emergency shelter had more than 600 residents and Matthews and the clinical team saw close to 100 patients in the clinic…
The advisory board for the Durham VA Medical Center (DVAMC)/Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) Residency Programs met on Monday, September 11, to discuss projects, accreditation and future plans. Members of the VA Residency Steering Committee reported on progress and opportunities for the…
DUSON is committed to the safety of its faculty, staff and students. This month’s awareness focuses on alcohol and drug addiction.
Alcoholism and drug addiction in the workplace has a significant impact in four major areas:
Premature death/fatal accidents.
Injuries/accident rates.
Absenteeism/…
In April, we announced a new endeavor to engage students, faculty, and staff across the Duke community to help each of us live healthier, improve our quality of life, and realize our full human potential. Now, it’s time to begin the work to deliver on the promise of the Healthy Duke movement.…