Eleanor McConnell published an article entitled "Effect of Promoting High-Quality Staff Interactions on Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes" in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine. Co-authors include experts from Duke University School of Medicine, Durham VA…
Congratulations to Deb Brandon who has received an award for her Kimberly Clark Foundation investigator-initiated proposal entitled: "Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Baby Health Outcomes with Bundled Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit." This award is for a one-year period, awarded Oct. 1,…
Congratulations to Jennie De Gagne, Kathy Trotter, Melissa Batchelor-Murphy and Nancy Short, as they were inducted to the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) 2017 class of Academy fellows. They were inducted on Oct. 7 at a ceremony during the Academy's annual policy conference held in Washington, D.C.
Jennifer Dungan recently published an article in Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics entitled "Biases in Genetic Association of Coronary Heart Disease Events May Be Less Likely Than Suspected: Here Is When to Check For Them."
Midge Bowers recently presented multiple presentations at the Geriatric Advanced Practice Nursing (GAPNA) conference in Nashville, TN. Her presentations at the Pharmacology Preconference included: "New Heart Failure Medications," "Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Making the Best Decision on How to…
DNP alumna Sara Hubbell, and Elaine Kauschinger and Marilyn Oermann recently published an article entitled "Development and Implementation of an Educational Module to Increase Nurses' Comfort With Spiritual Care in an Inpatient Setting" in the Journal of Continuing Education.
Abstract…
ABSN alumna Monica Monari published an article in the June 2017 edition of American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' publication: Bold Voices. Her article was entitled "Judgments Aside."
Eleanor McConnell recently presented at the 8th International Nursing Administration Forum National Continuing Education Conference. She presented a series of talks on quality indicators in dementia care at a Nursing Administration Focum, speaking both in Shanghai and at a hospital in Beijing. The…
Congratulations to our colleagues whose appointments and change of status were approved at the last Board of trustees meeting:
Appointments:
AnnMarie L. Walton, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing, effective Sept. 1, 2017
Change of Status:
Catherine L. Gilliss, Helene Fuld Health…
Duke Health is pleased to announce its first Translating Duke Health call for proposals to stimulate interdisciplinary research in the newly formed Center for Brain Metastasis.
Translating Duke Health is one of the signature programs underlining Advancing Health Together, our Duke Health Strategic…
Keeping you informed of non-Duke related news, events and continuing education opportunities...
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…
Additional Locations
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.