The Institute for Educational Excellence (IEE) is accepting abstract submissions for podium/oral presentations at the 8th annual Pursing Radical Transformation in Health Professions Conference until Dec. 18. The focus of the conference this year is on Health Professions Education and the…
Julie Cusatis and Angie Keith recently graduated from the Duke Leadership Academy!
The Duke Leadership Academy offers emerging leaders from across the university the opportunity to participate in a unique 12-month development initiative based on the Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (…
PhD alumna Brittney van de Water (Sullivan) and faculty members Susan Silva, Janice Humphreys and Janet Prvu Bettger recently published an article entitled "Time to Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment in a Prospective South American Cohort" in Global Pediatric Health. Co-authors include…
During a recent half-day retreat with other Duke Health leaders where we developed the new and renewed plan for diversity and inclusion for Duke Health, we were introduced to some pre-reads that we found intriguing. Please take a moment to read these articles shared from…
Kudos to Eun-ok Im and Wonshik Chee and their entire team for the submission of their NIH R01 Multi-PI application entitled: "To Reduce Depressive Symptoms in Mid-life Korean Americans through Promoting Physical Activity." This proposal requests funding for a five-…
Kudos to Jackie Vaughn and her advisors for the submission of her NIH NRSA F31 application entitled: "Technology-mediated Symptom Management in Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Care." This proposal requests funds for a three-year period with a start date of July 1, 2018.…
DNP alumna Brandi Tinsbloom, MSN alumni Robert Whitehurst and faculty members Chris Muckler and Brett Morgan recently published an article entitled "Evaluating the Implementation of a Preemptive, Multimodal Analgesia Protocol in a Plastic Surgery Office" in Plastic Surgical Nursing.…
Kudos to Jane Ralphe and her advisor Deb Brandon for the submission of her NIH NRSA application entitled: "Body Temperature in the First Two Weeks of Life and the Pathogenesis of Respiratory Morbidity in the Premature Infant Less than 29 Weeks Gestational Age."…
Kudos to Eunji Cho and her advisor Sharron Docherty for the submission of her Sigma Theta Tau International application entitled: “Flourishing in a Young Adult Survivor of Adolescent Cancer: A Single Case Study.” This proposal requests funding for a one-year period with a start date of June 1…
Clinical Nurse Educator Danett Cantey recently presented a poster presentation entitled: "Student-Developed Simulations: Enhancing Understanding of Cultural Awareness and Social Determinants of Health (SDH)" at the Center for Life Long Learning at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing. Co-authors…
I am pleased to announce Sean P. Convoy DNP, PMHNP-BC will join DUSON’s full time faculty on July 1, 2018 and will serve as the Lead Faculty for the psychiatric mental health master’s specialty program. Dr. Convoy will be a member of the Adult Health Division.
Dr. Convoy earned his DNP…
DNP student Malinda Teague recently published an article entitled: "Pediatric Rheumatologic Diseases: A Review for Primary Care NPs" in The Nurse Practitioner.
Abstract:
Rheumatologic diseases are uncommon in children but have the potential for significant morbidity, mortality, and…
As we continue to strive to foster an inclusive climate across the School of Medicine, it's important to be reminded of the increasingly diverse landscape of religions, faith traditions and spiritual beliefs represented in our faculty, students and staff. We must also recognize, acknowledge…
PhD student Matthew LeBlanc and faculty member Sophia Smith were recently featured in a Duke Palliative Care Grand Rounds Announcement.
The Duke CTSA Research Career Development Award Program (Duke CTSA KL2) is now accepting applications from junior faculty. The Duke CTSA KL2 program provides training and research opportunities for junior investigators that will equip them to:
Participate in and ultimately lead…
The Duke Mobile App Gateway announces a request for applications to enable Duke Researchers to use Medable’s product, Axon, a new point-and-click software tool to create direct-to-patient study apps for both iOS and Android. The funding covers the cost of one Medable license — currently $11,000.…
Wendy Prudhomme-O'Meara, associate professor of medicine and global health at Duke, is one of more than 180 researchers and policymakers who have come forward with new recommendations to advance the effort to rid the world of malaria. The group, organized by the Malaria Eradication Scientific…
Duke University School of Nursing welcomes Sanders, Emerson, Burns and Arthur!
Camilla (Cam) Sanders joined DUSON in December 2017 as a senior clinical research specialist working on Isaac Lipkus’s health risk studies. Her main responsibilities include assisting with startup of his study…
Marilyn Oermann, Shari Rushton and Peggy Bush recently published an article entitled "Student evaluations of teaching (SET): Guidelines for their use" in Nursing Forum. Co-authors include experts from Duke University Medical Center Library and Archives.
Abstract
Student evaluations…
Leigh Ann Simmons was featured in a recent news article entitled "New Project to Fuel Innovations in Early Childhood Development" published in DukeToday. She leads the All Babies and Children Thrive (ABC Thrive) initiative, that promotes optimal development of babies and young children. …
Jennie DeGagne will be the keynote speaker of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Department of Nursing's 22nd Annual Helen S. Miller Lectureship and Luncheon. DeGagne will be speaking on the topic "Information Technology in Nursing Education: The Challenges and Opportunities." …
AnnMarie Walton, Hyeoneui Kim and Qing Yang were recently selected to participate in the 2018 Duke course of Leadership Development for Researchers (LEADER). They will be among 40 outstanding scientists from fields in 13 different School of Medicine departments, the School of Nursing…
Kathy Pereira and Brett Morgan recently co-authored a poster entitled "Implementing Nurse Anesthesia BSN to DNP Education: Challenges, Successes and Considerations for the Future" that was presented by Pereira at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Doctoral Education Conference…
With a new three-year grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health, DGHI assistant professor Joy Noel Baumgartner and her colleagues will aim to address the mental health treatment gap in Tanzania. (Read more)
DUSON WELLNESS CALENDAR
Be in the know regarding Wellness events at DUSON with the DUSON Wellness Calendar on Outlook! In Calendars, select Open Calendar, then Open Shared Calendar. Type “DUSON Wellness” in the search bar to add the calendar to your…