Kudos to Ryan Shaw and his entire team for the submission of their Duke CTSI application entitled: "Line Snugglers: Central Venous Catheter Line Covers." This proposal requests funding for a one-year period with a start date of May 1, 2018.
Critically ill patients often have…
Duke University Nursing School's Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society recently volunteered for a Habitat for Humanity build day. Students and nurses came together to build the floor of a house, some even learning to hammer and use a saw for the first time. The…
Duke University School of Nursing students, faculty and staff recently gathered together to express gratitude and enjoy a community-wide potluck luncheon with fellowship and fun. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of DUSON Friendsgiving.
Tuesday, Nov. 21: Yoga Class
11:30 a.m. in Pearson 1140. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis.
Thursday, Nov. 23: Strength Class
Due to Thanksgiving Holiday, no class will be held today.
Upcoming LIVE FOR LIFE Programs…
As the holiday season quickly approaches, please note that Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. The exterior and interior electronic doors will be locked starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The building will not re-open until 6:30 a.m., Monday…
PhD alumna Heather Elser Smith was recently featured in a Duke Graduate School Alumni Profile Series. Smith, a 2012 graduate, is the director of One Patient Services, where she is responsible for improving access to products through research, education, and provider/patient services, and…
Susan Schneider recently presented at the annual Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology Conference in Ottawa, Canada. Her presentation was entitled "Leading and Building Oncology Nursing through National Societies."
Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) has been awarded a 2017 “Best Nursing School for Men in Nursing” award by the American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN). The award recognizes DUSON’s significant efforts in recruiting and retaining men in nursing, providing men a supportive educational…
Charles Vacchiano and Susan Silva recently published an article entitled "Characterization of bilateral frontal lobe cerebral oxygen saturation in patients with mild traumatic brain injury" in Nursing Outlook.
Abstract:
Background: There is clear evidence of the potential for long-term…
PhD student Hanzhang Xu recently presented a poster at the American Heart Association 2017 Scientific Sessions in Anaheim, California. Her poster presentation was entitled "Self-reported Health Status and 30-Day Hospital Readmission in Cardiovascular Disease." Co-authors include Bradi Granger…
Michael Relf recently presented two key note addresses at the University of Rwanda, College of Nursing and Midwifery's 2nd International Nursing Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. At the pre-conference on Articulating Nursing's Agenda for Achievemen tof the SDGs in Africa, Relf delivered a…
Michael Relf was recently awarded the Researcher Recognition Award at the 2017 annual conference of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC). This award recognizes an individual, group or organization who has made significant contributions through research affecting the quality of life of…
Beth Phillips recently presented a poster at the Sigma Theta Tau International 44th biennial convention in Indianapolis. Her poster was entitled "An Exploration of the Role and Responsibilities of Associate Deans in Schools of Nursing."
PhD student Ethan Cicero recently presented a poster at the 2017 National Transgender Health Summit in Oakland, CA. The poster was entitled "Transgender Population Health: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Methodological Considerations." Co authors include Susan Silva, Beth Merwin, Janice…
Kudos to Devon Noonan and her entire team for the submission of their NIH R01 application entitled: “Addressing Tobacco Use Disparities in Older Adults through a Mobile Phone Intervention: Project Wise”. This proposal requests funding for a 5 year period with a start date of July 1, 2017.…
I am pleased to announce that the following appointment and promotion which were approved at the Nov. 3 Board of Trustees meeting for the School of Nursing.
Appointment
Stephanie DeVane-Johnson, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing, effective Nov…
Be on the lookout for an invitation to participate in a special DUSON Core Values Survey. The survey is a part of the work from DUSON's People and Environment Strategic Planning group. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and the results will help ensure that we are working…
Brigit Carter was recently honored at the Blue Ribbons Awards Recognition Luncheon at the Doris Duke Center, Sarah P. Duke Gardens. She recently won the Duke University Blue Ribbon Diversity Award, one of Duke’s highest employee honors for faculty and staff who consistently demonstrate respect…
DNP alumna Susan Little is the first author of the article entitled "Using the ARCC Model to Implement the 2015 ANCC COA Criteria: A North Carolina Public Health Nursing Project" published in The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. In the Nov. 6 edition of the Monday…
What are the effects of a formal breastfeeding education program on acceptance and attitudes toward exclusive breastfeeding in Haiti? What are the challenges and facilitators of transition from adolescent to adult HIV care among youth living with HIV in Tanzania? These questions and many…
Kathryn Kreider, Katherine Pereira and Iris Padilla recently published an article entitled "Practical Approaches to Diagnosing, Treating and Preventing Hypoglycemia in Diabetes" in Diabetes Therapy.
Abstract
Hypoglycemia in individuals with diabetes can increase the risk of morbidity and all-…
PhD student Elizabeth Reeves and Janice Humphreys recently published an article entitled "Describing the Healthcare Experiences and Strategies of Women Survivors of Violence" in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Abstract
Background: Survivors of traumatic life events are at increased risk…
Join Spectrum and Nursing Students Without Borders on Nov. 18 for Project Scrubway, the nursing world's version of Project Runway. Project Scrubway will take place at The Bar and includes a night of hospital drag, trivia and drink specials. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show…
A symposium on exercise and the brain will take place on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Trent Semans Center where Laura Baker, Monika Fleshner, Art Kramer and Henriette van Praag will be the keynote speakers.. The symposium is sponsored by Duke University School of Medicine and the…
The mental health issues in education abroad workshop will take place Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Duke University.
The goal of this workshop is to assist participants in developing experience in handling mental health issues that may arise with students on an education abroad…