Dr. Kathryn Evans Kreider joined the School of Nursing faculty in July, 2014. She graduated from Samford University with a BS in psychology in 2004, and earned her BSN (2005) and MSN (2007) at University of Florida. She completed her DNP at the Duke University School of Nursing in 2013, and her…
Dr. Blanca (Iris) Padilla joined the Duke University School of Nursing in May, 2014. She came to Duke from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, where she taught in the MSN and DNP programs. She also served as one of the first clinic preceptors for the Vanderbilt Program in Interprofessional…
Dr. Schenita Randolph joined the DUSON faculty in July, 2015. She holds a BSN from North Carolina A&T State University, an MPH from UNC-Chapel Hill, and a PhD in Public Health with a focus on Community Health Education from Walden University. She is credentialed as a Certified Nurse Educator by…
Another day at Kilema Hospital has come and gone. Today I was at the CTC. This is where they hold weekly clinics for community members with HIV and TB. It is an outpatient clinic that allows those with HIV and TB to come and receive free treatment and medication. Today was a TB clinic day. It…
Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) and The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at King’s College London have partnered to foster the promotion of research and greater inform the practice of professional nursing and midwifery.
“Overall, Duke Health has a goal to connect…
Brett Morgan, DNP, CRNA, assistant professor, has been appointed director of the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.
“Brett has been serving as the interim director of the program since before the passing of former Director Sharon…
It’s been more than a year since the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) Center for Nursing Research implemented a new structure and launched Research Areas of Excellence: Precision Health, Population Health and Chronic Illness, Clinical Innovation and Methods and Analytics. …
Duke University School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing Program is now accepting applications for its new psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program. The program will be directed by Pamela Wall, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, assistant professor for the Duke…
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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At Duke School of Nursing, your success and well-being are our top priorities, which is why we offer comprehensive student support and resources tailored to diverse needs. Whether you’re…
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).
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2024
Sang Suk Kim, PhD, MSN, RN
Home Institution: Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University
Time at DUSON: May 2024 to Aug 2024
Research: Nurse educators' perception of AI usage in nursing education.…
Time at DUSON: May 2024 to Aug 2024
Research: Nurse educators' perception of AI usage in nursing education.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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-…
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For individuals wishing to take classes for personal or professional enrichment, the non-degree enrollment option provides an opportunity to enroll in courses without being formally admitted to the Duke University School of Nursing. The non-degree enrollment option is…
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A baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing from a U.S. program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or an international program with commensurate standards is…