Duke School of Nursing (DUSON) proudly announces its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program has achieved the prestigious #1 ranking in the recent US News & World Report (USNWR) rankings. This achievement is a testament to the school's unwavering commitment to excellence in…
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Duke ABSN Program!
It is not too late to submit the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal loan funding. The FAFSA must be completed a certain way so follow the instructions below to…
According to NCNA, the organization was founded in 1902, and is a leading professional organization for North Carolina's registered nurses, they equip nurses to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment providing members with continuing education, networking, and legislative advocacy. Grant…
Margarita de la Fuente is the Director of Professional Practice and Magnet for Duke University Health System. de la Fuente began her nursing career at New York University's Langone Medical Center in New York, NY where she spent several years working in general medical/surgical units before…
The ADA Scholars Program offers a career development program for early-career professionals who treat and/or research diabetes and its complications. During the program, Cheng will receive guidance on her career path through development sessions and lectures, network, and communicate with veterans…
DUSON is thrilled to announce the Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health (CLAFH) has been awarded the first year of CDC funding for a 5 year, $2.4 million dollar overall project to implement and evaluate an innovative intervention study entitled: “Development and Evaluation of a…
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The Duke School of Nursing (DUSON) is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of four of its esteemed faculty members who have been selected for induction into the prestigious 2023 Class of Fellows by the American Academy of Nursing (Academy…
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During this experience, the three scholars: Evelyn Campbell, Naomi Ejim, and Chika Okafor worked with DUSON faculty, advisors, staff, and students to develop an understanding of advanced practice nursing and support for successful admission to a graduate…
The nursing community and all whose lives have been touched by her legacy mourn the passing of the esteemed Ruby Wilson. The former Dean of the Duke School of Nursing (DUSON) passed away peacefully in her home on July 31, 2023, leaving behind a profound void in the hearts of her family, friends,…
Editor's Note: This story originally appeared in the Duke School of Medicine newsroom and is being re-printed here
Feeling lonely can lead to sleepless nights for middle-aged and older adults.
In a study of 9,430 adults aged 50 and older, researchers from the New York University…
Based on the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory, BETTER (Brain Injury, Education, Training, and Therapy to Enhance Recovery) is a culturally-tailored, patient- and family-centered, transitional care intervention for adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) discharged home from acute…
Benjamin Smallheer, Ph.D., RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, assistant dean of the DUSON Master of Science in Nursing Program, has been named a Fellow by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), a program established in 2000 to dedicate its efforts to the global advancement of nurse…
The Dean of the Duke University School of Nursing, Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, MPH, LCSW, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN has been appointed to serve on the board of directors of UnidosUS. The nonpartisan and nonprofit organization was founded in 1968 to challenge the social, economic and political…
The United States is facing growing and increasingly unsustainable health inequities, and the number of voices calling for substantive health system reforms is growing. A new paper published yesterday in Nature Medicine examines why the recent U.S. response to the Mpox epidemic achieved successes…
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The team visited partners in Tanzania and Rwanda to strengthen and learn about mutually beneficially research and clinical opportunities and how to best continue collaborative efforts with local leaders and providers to address the area’s health needs. While…
Duke School of Nursing ABSN student, Erin Van Gessel, has been selected as a Margolis Scholar in the prestigious Duke-Margolis Scholars Program in Health Policy and Management. The program is for Duke students that demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to a career in health policy and…
Dr. Courtney Calhoun , DNP, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CHSE, CNE, is a Clinical Nurse Educator in the CND. She works collaboratively with faculty throughout the processes of simulation development and delivery to meet standards of best practice.
Dr. Calhoun earned her Associate Degree in Nursing of…