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Jennie De Gagne, PhD, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, is a Professor at the Duke University School of Nursing and Director of the Nursing Education Major. Dr. De Gagne has experimented with AI in her research and teaching, facilitated global conversations on AI among nurse…
With a Duke Nursing degree, Lester Manalo BSN’09 embarked on a unique career trajectory, moving from work with babies recovering from cardiac surgery, to a nurse practitioner degree, to a community health organization, to a role in a US embassy, to his current leadership role in…
As summer temperatures climb, nurses are sounding the alarm: extreme heat is not just uncomfortable, but a serious health risk. From emergency departments to community clinics, nurses see firsthand how high temperatures can quickly become dangerous, especially for people with underlying health…
Mitchell R. Knisely, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC,
PMGT-BC, FAAN
Our school’s commitment to advancing nursing science began decades before the 2006 launch of the PhD program. Building on a legacy that started with one of the nation’s earliest graduate nursing programs in 1958, Duke has always been at…
Generations of Impact: Where Nursing Education Meets Real-World Change for Patients, Communities, and Policy
There is a thread that runs through Duke University School of Nursing, one that weaves together education and experience to create a tapestry of care across the lifespan. Our students,…
My mother talked about nursing and healthcare issues as long as I can remember. My aunt was one of the first nurse anesthetists at Duke Hospital, and I loved hearing her experiences and stories as well, not just at Duke but later in her career. I always was interested in the sciences and started…
Jeanie Jones graduated from Duke University School of Nursing with her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in December 2025 and has remained at the School to pursue her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Her DNP work—and her recent student trip to Capitol Hill—are…
On April 10, 2026, alumni gathered for a memorable reunion ceremony to honor the outstanding achievements of this year’s award recipients. The 2025 Alumni Awards celebrated individuals whose dedication, impact, and leadership have made a lasting impression on our community.
“Their contributions to…
Duke University School of Nursing Dean Michael Relf, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, together with the Ruby L. Wilson Center for Nursing Science and Innovation, recently selected recipients for the Dean’s Pilot Bridge Awards, a one-time initiative paving the way…
At Duke University School of Nursing, the Executive Leadership program has undergone updates that will serve a broader range of seasoned nurse executives seeking to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in healthcare leadership.
The Executive Leadership program, open…
Duke University School of Nursing continues its upward trajectory in global rankings. With the release of the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject: Nursing, the Duke School of Nursing is now ranked #5 in the world. This upward movement reflects the strength of the School’s faculty, students…
On a recent trip to Pamlico County, Duke University School of Nursing pre‑licensure students reached more than 700 community members through health screenings, education, and emergency response training—meeting people where they live, learn, and gather.
The students are part of the Mobile…
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On April 9 following the spring meeting of the School’s Nursing Alumni Council, alumni, faculty, staff, and students gathered on the fourth floor of the IPE Building to mark the formal dedication of the Ruby L. Wilson Center for Nursing Science & Innovation.
Also in attendance…
Climate change is often discussed in terms of melting ice caps and rising sea levels. But for Associate Professor AnnMarie L. Walton, PhD, RN, MPH, OCN, CHES, FAAN, the issue is inseparable from human health, particularly in cancer care. A nationally recognized oncology nurse…
The Duke University School of Nursing has once again earned top rankings in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report list of Best Graduate Schools. Recognized for its high achievement across master’s and doctoral categories, the School continues to welcome students in a variety of…
The Duke University School of Nursing is pleased to announce the 2026 cohort of the Staff Leadership Development Program, a year-long professional development experience designed to cultivate emerging leaders across the School. Now in its third year, this program continues our commitment to…
Duke University School of Nursing, Duke Health Nursing, and Duke Government Relations convened top healthcare, education, and workforce leaders from across North Carolina in Washington, DC, on March 5 for a high-level discussion on the future of the nursing profession, reinforcing Duke’s leadership…
From a medically underserved community in Ghana to a doctoral training program at Duke, Harriet Yayra Adzofu, MSc, MHS, BSN, RMN, is building a research agenda focused on trauma, intimate partner violence, and women’s mental health within the HIV care continuum. Early experiences…
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Quilts are on display across the Duke University School of Nursing, bringing color, texture, and warmth to the halls where the community learns, teaches, and works. A part of the chosen aesthetic of the Christine Siegler Pearson Building, quilts are…
When Carolyn Raihala describes her path to nursing, she doesn’t begin with a childhood dream or a life-changing moment. Instead, she starts with something quieter: the realization, during long days making follow-up calls as an administrator at a primary care clinic, that she wanted to see the…
Paula Tanabe, PhD, RN, MSN, MPH, FAEN, FAAN, the Laurel Chadwick Distinguished Professor in the School of Nursing and Professor of Medicine, has spent much of her distinguished career focusing on the field of sickle cell research. Reflecting on her work at Duke and beyond, she…
As healthcare systems grow increasingly complex, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)–prepared nurses are uniquely positioned to bridge clinical care, leadership, and policy. In this Q&A, oncology nurse practitioner and DNP student Lakisha McDonald, MSN'24 reflects on her…