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South East AHEC: Preparing for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Examination, June 27
ComplianceIQ: What is MACRA…
Kudos to Sophia Smith and her entire team for the submission of their NIH R01 application entitled: “A SMART Design to Facilitate PTSD Symptom Management Strategies Among Cancer Survivors.” This proposal requests funding for a 5-year period with a start date of July 1, 2018.
Abstract:…
In a red brick building that was once an elementary school, West Durham residents can visit the Lyon Park Clinic for their health care needs. On the opposite side of town, the Holton Wellness Center is located inside a career and resource center just steps away from patients’…
Leigh Ann Simmons published an article entitled "Perinatal western-type diet and associated gestational weight gain alter postpartum maternal mood" in the Brain and Behavior. Co-authors include experts from Duke University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke…
Congratulations to Angel Barnes on being recognized for her 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 staff members who…
Congratulations to Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda and her entire team who has received a grant award: GRANT #: 1 R01 MD012249-01 (PI: GONZALEZ-GUARDA, ROSA) for her proposal entitled “Salud/Health, Estrés/Stress, and Resiliencia/Resilience Among Young Adult Hispanics Immigrants in the U.S.”
The project…
PhD alumna Brittney van de Water was recently featured in the Duke Global Health Institute Annual Impact Report for the work she did for her dissertation/DGHI doctoral certificate. You can view her feature on page four here.
Applications are now being accepted for the 5th Annual International Research Internship for Heath Researchers at The University of the West Indies, in Jamaica. This is a four-week intensive research internship program that offers:
A unique training opportunity for researchers to launch their…
DUSON Spectrum's "Let's Talk About Sex" event on September 27th was a HUGE success! There were over 75 participants, mostly from Duke's ABSN program, but also from UNC's School of Nursing and from various DNP programs. It was an engaging and interactive night to learn about LGBTQ+ health…
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Be The Match Swap Event on Wednesday, Sept. 27. where 117 people were added to the bone marrow donor registry.
If you were unable to attend, but are interested in joining the registry, please visit the National Marrow Donor Program here to request…
Dorothy Powell and Donna Biederman recently published an article entitled "U.S.-Based Short-Term Public Health Cultural Immersion Experience for Chinese Undergraduate Students" in the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice.
Abstract:
A U.S. and Chinese university developed a…
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October 2017
Read more about the DUSON 2017-18 Fight the Flu Campaign
Date Time Location October 1 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Duke Raleigh Hospital: Main Dining Hall Atrium October 2 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Offsite Flu Clinics:…
Irene Felsman recently presented at the 2017 Association of Community Health Nurse Educators Annual Institute. Her presentation was entitled " The Power of Partnership: Mentoring Nursing Students in Global Community Health Leadership." The theme for this year's Institute was "Developing and…
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Janice Humphreys will give two presentations entitled "Applying to the American Academy of Nursing" at DUSON.
She will be presenting on:
Thursday, Oct. 19 from 4-5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 30 from 2-3 p.m.
Both presentations will be held in Pearson 3088.
Duke is celebrating International Education Week Nov. 13-17. Representatives from the U.S. State Department will visit campus to allow students, faculty and staff to apply for or renew passports on campus. The Office of Global Affairs will also be hosting a global programs fair, a faculty…
Kudos to Paula Tanabe and her entire team for the resubmission of their NIH/NHLBI UG3 Clinical Coordinating Center for Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials application entitled: “1/2 A comparison of individualized vs. weight based protocols to treat vaso-occlusive…
DUSON is committed to the safety of its faculty, staff and students. This month's awareness focuses on fire safety.
In the event of a fire, use the RACE acronym to remember how to proceed:
R-emove persons in danger. Exit through stairwell; do not use elevator.
A-ctivate alarm (Code Red) and dial…
Staff member Otissa Turner, administrative assistant to David S. Bowersox, has been admitted to the Business Administration, MBA program at ECU for the Spring 2018 semester.
Turner recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she earned her Bachelor…
AnnMarie Walton recently presented at the Engagement Scholarship Consortium in Birmingham, AL on Sept. 27. Her presentation was entitled "Engaging Outreach Workers in Developing a Farmworker Health Research Agenda."
Nominations are open for the Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award. DUSON's very own Laverne Myers won the award last year.
The Susan B. Clark Administrative Leadership Award is given annually to an administrative professional in our organization who demonstrates the qualities…
As you may know, the Commission on Memory and History at Duke University was appointed by President Vince Price on September 1. President Price has asked the commission: 1) to propose a set of principles regarding naming and memorials that reflect the deep values…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Take the quiz for a chance to win an Apple Watch and to become mindful of cybersecurity practices. Attend a Learn IT @ Lunch session, or come hear the chief information technology office of American University speak about recent cybersecurity breaches…
Faculty and Staff are invited to attend a faculty Fulbright information session on Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. during International Education Week. Experienced Duke faculty will share their Fulbright experiences and answer questions about the application process.
Lunch will be served, and spots are…
As I step down from my position as director of the Duke Global Health Institute, it seems an appropriate time to reflect not only on the past year, but also on the past decade, during which tie the Institute has grown tremendously in terms of numbers of faculty and staff, educational programs,…