Eun-Ok Im recently published a book chapter entitled "Meleis Transitions Theory" in the ninth edition of Nursing Theorists and Their Work written by Martha Raile Alligood, PhD, RN, ANEF.
Nursing Theorists and Their Work, 9th Edition provides you with an in-depth look at 39 theorists of…
Anne Derouin and Brigit Carter recently published an article entitled "Substance Use Education in Schools of Nursing: A Systematic Review of Literature" in the Nurse Educator. Co-authors include experts from Duke University, Illinois State University, the University of Maryland, Boston College,…
The DUSON Student Council and Neonatal and Pediatric Students club invites you to join them for the "Be the Match" swab event on Wednesday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to complete paperwork and cheek swabs to join the bone marrow…
Interested in Using Apps for Research? Duke has partnered with Medable(link is external) to offer Duke faculty and staff a platform to rapidly create ResearchKit or ResearchStack apps.
Join a 1 hour WebEx with Medable to learn about the Medable Axon and Cortex products,…
The Duke Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (NIA P30 AG028716) aims to support research and promote career development under its theme “Enhancing Physical Reserve and Resilience to Promote Recovery from Late Life Stressors”. We are excited…
Abstracts are currently being accepted for research presentations, program presentations, and for the social impact pitch presentations, including submissions for the $10,000 and $5,000 GHIC Innovation Prize for the 15th annual Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale on April 14…
Duke Health invites you to join them for the 2017 Duke-Industry Statistics Symposium on September 6-8.
The Duke Institute for Health Innovation (DIHI) promotes transformative innovation in health and health care by catalyzing multidisciplinary teamwork across Duke University and Duke Health.
DIHI is excited to announce the next emerging ideas and innovation funding cycle for…
Duke AHEAD invites you to join them for the 2017 Health Professions Education Day on Monday, October 16.
Kathleen Sikkema, professor of psychology and neuroscience, global health, and psychiatry and behavioral sciences, has been selected as the first Gosnell Family Professor of Global Health at Duke University. The newly endowed professorship was made possible by a gift from Arthur and Page…
In the June and July newsletters I provided an overview of the FY 2018-2020 Nursing Strategic Plan, described the six objectives and related strategies, and showed how the plan aligns with our new mission, vision and Professional Practice Model. This month, I’d like to describe the activities we’re…
Congratulations to PhD student Dominque Bulgin and her mentor Paula Tanabe who have received an award for their NIH Fellowship proposal “Understanding the Intersection of Stigma and Self-Management in Sickle Cell Disease." This award is for…
Join the DUSON team for the American Heart Associaton Heart Walk on Sunday, October 1. Contact Helen Williams or Karen Judge for more information.
After Hurricane Harvey brought devastating winds and flooding to Texas over the weekend, Duke employees and students are looking for ways to support the individuals who have fallen victim to the storm.
The hurricane made landfall just northeast of Corpus Christi, Texas, Friday night as a Category…
I am pleased to announce Jacqui McMillian-Bohler, PhD, CNM, CNE, and Stephanie DeVane Johnson, PhD, CNM, will join DUSON’s faculty as members of Division 1, Healthcare of Women and Children.
Jacqui will join DUSON effective December 1. She is…
Nora Harrington was recently promoted to lead admissions officer for the School of Nursing. With Nora's years of experience within OASS working with the ABSN program, as well as her recent graduation from the DUSON Emerging Leaders program, this move provides Nora with another opportunity for…
Eun-Ok Im was recently elected to serve as president-elect of the Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) effective January 1, 2018.
AAPINA serves as the unified voice for Asian American Pacific Islander nurses around the world. AAPINA strives to positively affect the…
Katherine Pereira recently published an article entitled "Secondary amenorrhea: Diagnostic approach and treatment considerations" in the September issue of The Nurse Practitioner. Co-author included Ann Brown, associate professor of medicine and vice dean for faculty at Duke School of Medicine.…
Michael Relf recently co-authored a book chapter entitled "International Clinical Education" with PA faculty member Nick Hudak and CGHI/Department of Pediatrics Professor Dennis Clements. The book is entitled "Professions Educator: A Practical Guide for New and Established Faculty."
Michael Relf has been appointed a visiting scientist at the Research Triangle International (RTI) for academic year 2017-2018. In cooperation with his RTI Collaborator, Dr. Laura Nyblade, senior technical advisor for Stigma and Discrimination, in the International Development Group, they will…
Congratulations to our colleagues whose tenure promotion and appointments were approved at the August 25 Board of Trustees meeting:
Tracey Lee-Ann Yap, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, was awarded tenure
Irene C. Felsman was appointed as Assistant Clinical Professor in the School…
Congratulations to Bonita Douglas 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 of those staff members who…
Duke University School of Nursing welcomed more than 370 new students admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Graduate, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia, and PhD programs this week for New Student Orientation.
The Fall 2017 admits…
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the launch of our 2016-2020 Strategic Plan. It is rewarding to see the hard work and dedication that each of you have shown to our strategic focus areas ensuring our contribution to the transformation of the nursing profession. More than 100 of our…
Victoria Goode and Beth Merwin submitted their American Association of Nurse Anesthetists application entitled "The Economic Impact of State Opt-Out Designation on the Delivery of Surgical and Obstetric Care in Rural United States Countries." The proposal requests funding for a one-year period…