The School of Nursing’s Iris Padilla, PhD, MBA, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, is Duke’s 2024-2025 Presidential Fellow. Padilla is only the fourth Duke professor and the first professor from the School of Nursing to receive this honor. The prestigious Duke Presidential Fellowship, established by…
The leading cause of disability for people living in the U.S., chronic pain affects nearly 20 percent of the nation’s population. Rural residents with chronic pain often face geographical barriers to treatment. Add in the well-documented opioid epidemic, and for many patients, the perfect storm of…
Haesu “Jessica” Jin was working as a research technician at Duke’s Division of Hematological Malignancies and Cellular Therapy when a patient said something that changed her life.
“She remarked on how I brightened her mood and suggested that I had the makings of a great nurse,” Jin recalled…
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Button batteries are a part of everyday life, found in thousands of appliances and household items like remote controls, toys, and greetings cards. However, their shiny appearance often attracts young children, leading to…
Sarah Moon, MSN, RN is a Clinical Associate in the CND. Sarah collaborates with faculty to design and implement realistic patient care scenarios that help students hone both their technical skills and clinical judgment.
Sarah is an alumnus of DUSON’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing…
Duke University School of Nursing played host to two visiting scholars from South Korea over the past year, presenting their research in June as they both prepared to return home. Dr. Sun-Hee Kim, of Daegu Catholic University, and Baekseok University’s Dr. Youngmi Ahn…
Duke University School of Nursing doctoral students Kevin Gao, MSN, RN-BC, and Bonnie Hunt, BSN, RN, CCRN, have been named by Jonas Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) as Jonas Scholars for the program’s 2024-2026 cohort. Providing $…
From a remote village in the Honduran highlands to urban clinics across Manila, more than 50 Duke School of Nursing students (as well as Duke Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students) participated in global clinical immersion experiences at the end of this past semester. The students…
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In a recent study, Duke School of Nursing’s Amie Koch, DNP, FNP-C, RN, ACHPN, sought to understand the…
Years ago, Jessica Nielsen watched as nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) cared for her baby sister. She saw nurses care for her mother, too, whose health was severely compromised during childbirth.
“This experience gave me a passion to care for others, especially those who can…
Christina Wang's journey into the world of nursing began at Georgetown University Hospital's Limb Salvage wound care clinic, where she was inspired by the nurse practitioners' dedication to patient care. Her experience there, witnessing the NPs develop significant rapport with patients and work…
Kristin Turner, BSA is an Operations Coordinator for the Duke University School of Nursing, where she is committed to increasing nursing presence in rural and under-served communities via the HRSA ANEW grant. She earned her Bachelor of Science Anthropology from Florida State University. After…
World Sickle Cell Day is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide. The United Nations General Assembly officially recognized this day to highlight the need for public education and to address the…
For ABSN student Daisy Alvarez-Lopez, her experience as a first-generation Mexican-American has been integral to her pursuit of a nursing career that she hopes will help combat health inequities, resistance to care, and break down language barriers within communities that often do…
In 2014 the Duke University School of Nursing launched its HIV Specialty Certificate to address the critical shortage of skilled healthcare providers in the field of HIV treatment and prevention. Since then, the certificate has been a beacon of hope and a testament to Duke’s commitment to advanced…
Dennis Kan always planned to be a computer scientist, but he realized that he didn’t want to stare at a computer screen all day. He needed to figure out a career path that included some kind of human interaction. His lightbulb moment came in high school when his career counselor…
The Society of Duke Fellows and The Graduate School recently hosted the 12th Annual Duke GRADx Talks, an event showcasing graduate student research. The 2024 talks were a part of Duke's Centennial celebration. Duke School of Nursing Ph.D. students Olivia Short and Patricia Buzelli both were…