Gerontology has been an area of strength within the Duke University School of Nursing for more than fifty years. This rich history and continued leadership in gerontological nursing coupled with support from The Duke Endowment and the Duke School of Nursing gave rise to the Center of Geriatric…
Every night we conduct a debrief after dinner led by a different person each night. Debrief is based on the topic of the leader’s choice; he/she can choose to talk about what we experienced throughout the rotation of the day or to discuss a specific topic. Debrief generally includes a discussion of…
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Duke Nursing Magazine is published by Duke University School of Nursing and serves as a vibrant platform for nursing professionals, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Each issue is a rich blend of news, information, and…
At the Duke University School of Nursing, or DUSON as we call it, you will be joining a family of more than 6,000 alumni and thousands of special friends and supporters.
Our family stretches across all 50 states and into more than 19 countries around the world. Our alumni are a powerful network of…
Student Organizations
The School of Nursing encourages students’ unique interests in community organizations to foster supportive academic and co-curricular learning experiences. There are many opportunities to get involved in the DUSON community. Learn more about the…
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The Duke School of Nursing is committed to serving and supporting students throughout their academic careers. The lists below provide services and resources available within the School of Nursing and the broader Duke Community to help you throughout your time here.
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The Duke Advancement of Nursing, Center of Excellence (DANCE) is a unique collaboration between nurses in the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) and the Duke University Health System (DUHS).
The collaboration leverages…
Purpose
To develop, implement and evaluate an innovative and scalable model for teaching, training and supporting caregivers who assist and care for elders at home following a hospital or rehabilitation discharge.
Mission
To prepare and empower individuals in…
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Tracey Celeste Springer, MSN, RN
Home Institution: Department of Nursing, Barbados Community College, Bridgetown, Barbados
Time at DUSON: January 6, 2020 - April 16, 2020
Mentor:…
Time at DUSON: January 6, 2020 - April 16, 2020
Mentor:…
Deadlines
The U.S. Visa process for J-1/J-2 visitors can take up to five months from the time the scholar submits the application for the program. No scholars shall arrive during the month of December. To allow adequate time for Visa processing, the following deadlines apply…
International Visiting Scholars
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) International Visiting Scholars Program offers mentored experiences to foreign nationals at the pre-doctoral stage of professional development and to doctoral-prepared (PhD or an equivalent) researchers…
Medical Spanish
Spanish language courses are offered via Academic Affairs in fulfillment of the new language elective in the ABSN program. Students in the language track take four progressive levels of Spanish. Classes are also open to graduate students. Students are enjoying an…
Visit a link below to learn more on the process and fees for your respective academic program.
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Our partnerships in Africa, the Caribbean, Central America and South East Asia provides our students with diverse opportunities.
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MSN Clinical Majors and Specialties
MSN students completing a nurse practitioner degree can expand their…
Welcome to the Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives! We live in an increasingly diverse and global community. Now more than ever, it is vital to cultivate nurse leaders who are culturally sensitive, aware of current and emerging health needs and poised to address health…
The Institute for Educational Excellence (IEE) at Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) reflects the renaissance in the higher education community regarding the formation of pedagogical scholars, the preparation of faculty for the teaching role and the need for evidence-based teaching practices…
The Duke Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (CGNE) is an academic-practice partnership between Duke University Health System Nursing and the Duke University School of Nursing that aims to improve care and outcomes for older adults. The Duke CGNE's three objectives, in alignment with the…
The Center for Nursing Research (CNR) is dedicated to providing resources that faculty, students and Duke University Health System practicing nurse and researchers need to advance nursing and interdisciplinary science. The CNR focuses on four key areas that concentrate on optimizing health across…
Supporting DUSON’s Mission
The Center for Nursing Discovery (CND) is a state-of-the-art simulation center that provides a variety of instructional methodologies to support the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) mission through transformative excellence in education, clinical practice, and…
The Duke University School of Nursing is home to many niche areas that focus on the continued excellence of nursing science. From the simulation labs in our award-winning Center for Nursing Discovery, to creating a global footprint in our Office of Community and Global Health Initiatives, to…
Our Post-Graduate Certificate program provides opportunities for students who already have a master's degree to gain specialized knowledge within any of the majors we offer. The program is open to registered nurses who possess a master's degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing school,…
Duke-trained Population Care Coordinators work as an integral part of the primary care team to help ensure comprehensive care, freeing physicians to focus on the clinical needs of patients.
America’s Health Care System is facing unprecedented pressures to improve patient care while reducing costs…