Inspired by a college course in cultural psychology, Olivia Obeng knew that she wanted to help people of every background and circumstance. After her professor suggested that she become a nurse, Obeng eventually made her way to Duke University School of Nursing, where she will graduate with her…
December 1 marks World AIDS Day, an important reminder that we must remain persistent in our commitment to prevent new HIV infections and provide essential services to all people living with HIV globally.
As we observe World AIDS Day, it is important to reflect on the progress we have made…
A recent study led by Brandon A. Knettel, PhD, published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on the perspectives of healthcare providers regarding the integration of opioid use disorder (OUD) and mental health treatment within HIV care. The study revealed significant barriers and potential…
This summer, Jacqui McMillian-Bohler, Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Nursing and Director of the Institute for Educational Excellence, transitions to a new role as the School’s first-ever Associate Dean of Academic Innovation and Evaluation. This three-year…
Rural communities often face significant barriers to healthcare, including limited access to medical facilities, a shortage of healthcare providers, and higher rates of chronic diseases. These challenges are compounded by socioeconomic factors such as poverty and limited transportation options.…
The CVS Health Foundation’s Caring Hearts Scholarship is awarded to just 50 family nurse practitioner (FNP) students nationwide with a goal to increase access to primary care, especially in rural and low-income areas.
Two School of Nursing students, Merve Kadioglu and Jennifer Dominguez,…
Durham, NC – Duke University Health System and Duke University School of Nursing have announced the appointment of Ryan J. Shaw, PhD, RN, FAAN, to the role of Chief Nurse Innovation Officer. In this new role, Dr. Shaw will be responsible for driving a culture of innovation in…
The School of Nursing’s Center for Nursing Research (CNR) has awarded two faculty members with Fall 2024 pilot grants: Assistant Professor Marissa Abram and Associate Professor with Tenure Sophia Smith.
The CNR Pilot Funding Program, established in 2017, supports pilot projects for up to 18 months…
When Si Luo worked as a healthcare strategy consultant, she helped healthcare organizations analyze opportunities for growth and improvement, and developed strategies to enhance patient care, organizational efficiency and financial performance. In her consulting job, she knew that nursing played a…
Dr. Tammy Porter, DNP’20, MLS, RN-BSN, CCM, CPHQ, now a nurse leader with over 30 years of experience, cited her time as a student at Duke University School of Nursing as one of the biggest influences on her nursing career and a deciding factor in her choice to financially support…
Becoming a nurse was a practical decision for Julie Ann Darling, who hails from Norfolk, Virginia. After graduating high school and working in several industries, she lived paycheck to paycheck. By age 26, she had had enough and realized she needed a college degree to secure a sustainable income.…
From the time she received her first nurse playset at the age of three, Whitney Thornton knew that she wanted to be a nurse. Now a DNP student at the School of Nursing, she is dedicated to advocating for veterans with spinal cord injuries.
“Attending the Duke University School of Nursing has…
A first-year student in the ABSN prelicensure program, Marissa Magnetti brings a wealth of experience—both personal and professional—to her studies at the School of Nursing.
Straight out of college, Magnetti began her career as a Research and Development Project Manager for the Allergy &…
Duke University School of Nursing is proud to announce the induction of four faculty members into the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) as Fellows. This prestigious honor recognizes their substantial and sustained contributions to the field of nursing and their commitment to advancing health…
Edgar Villa began working in a hospital near his hometown of Los Angeles because he wanted clinical experience before committing to pursuing his nursing degree, which seemed to him a professional pursuit with the perfect mix of medicine and compassionate interpersonal connection. During his time at…
Duke University School of Nursing has been named a best nursing school for men for the tenth consecutive year by the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN). This recognition highlights our efforts to create a supportive environment for male nursing students. Over the past decade, the school…
In the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), stereotypes about the “Wimpy White Boy” and “Strong Black Female” are pervasive. These labels ascribe relative weakness and strength to infants depending on their race—and while not necessarily ill-intended, they undercut the need to carefully monitor…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) an estimated 12 billion working days are lost globally each year to depression and anxiety at an annual cost of 1 trillion dollars in lost productivity. Skilled and compassionate mental health practitioners are needed more than ever as it becomes…
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On September 30, 2024, Duke University School of Nursing hosted its 4th Annual Community Health Lecture on campus and via livestream. U.S. Public Health Service Rear Admiral and Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Moon delivered the keynote lecture, “Strengthening the Nursing Workforce through H.O.P.E…
In recent years, the Latino population in the United States has experienced a notable shift in health outcomes, a phenomenon that has drawn significant attention from public health experts. The Duke School of Nursing’s Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, Assistant Dean,…