Erika Smalls is a Simulation Technology Specialist in the CND. Erika assists with set-up and breakdown of learning activities. She works closely with the Technical Operations Coordinator to program scenarios and operate manikins, updates simulation software, and role plays the voice of the patient…
The focus of the lecture will be the growing and increasingly unsustainable human and financial costs that are widening health inequities in the United States. The program will be hosted in-person in the Christine Siegler Pearson Building, room 1014; and livestreamed via Zoom. Registration is…
The pediatric behavioral and mental health (PBMH) specialty addresses the mental health care crisis that threatens children and adolescents across our country. As one of the first pediatric nursing specialty program of its kind in the nation, we aim to improve care by…
Dr. Velinda Chapman, PhD, MSN, RN, CHSE, CNEcl, 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. She is intrigued with training designs and approaches that translate…
The Duke University School of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program, received an Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Grant, which is supported by the United States Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). The funding provides tuition support for…
All exterior and interior electronic doors to the Pearson Building and IPE Building will be locked from Friday, December 23 to Monday, December 26, and from Friday, December 30 to Monday, January 2. Since the building will be secure, faculty, staff, and students can utilize their Duke IDs to enter…
DUSON's faculty, staff and students contribute their knowledge in a variety of health care fields by sharing new research findings, theories, analyses, insights, news or summaries.
Here are highlights from some published findings from faculty, staff and students.
Neurodevelopmental…
Congratulations to all of the Duke University School of Nursing students who will participate in graduation exercises on Saturday, December 10 at 10 a.m. Visit Duke Chapel YouTube to watch the ceremony live.
This event marks the graduation of 223 students: 72 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in…
Duke School of Nursing Faculty Showcase the Important Role of Nurses in HIV Prevention and Treatment
Across the Duke University School of Nursing, faculty are designing nurse-led health care interventions and solutions that reduce health inequity among people living with HIV.
Faculty conducting vital research related to HIV/AIDS include:
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This December 1, the world observes its 35th AIDS Day, with this year’s theme, “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV”, highlighting the pronounced inequities in HIV prevention and treatment. The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) HIV Specialty, a distance-learning…
School of Nursing Center Launches New Online Series to Reduce HIV Stigma Among Youth Living with HIV
The Duke University School of Nursing Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health (CLAFH) launches NO FEARS (Nurturing Ourselves: Family Education and Activities to Reduce Stigma), a family-based online program to reduce HIV stigma among youth living with HIV.
“Stigma continues to be a key…
World AIDS Day takes place on December 1 and provides us with the opportunity to raise global awareness of HIV, address the needs of people living with HIV, and unite to end the HIV epidemic. The U.S. Government’s theme for World AIDS Day 2022 is Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to…