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Chronic pain study for underserved

August 21, 2024

The GAIN Study explores the use of community acupuncture to address chronic pain in rural and medically underserved areas, aiming to provide a cost-effective and sustainable options for non-pharmacological treatment.

Inspired One Student's Journey to Nursing

August 15, 2024

Haesu “Jessica” Jin plans to become a nurse practitioner specializing in oncology at an academic medical center. Her goal is to provide comprehensive care to cancer patients.

Button Batteries Pose Risk to Kids

August 6, 2024

A review of studies on the pediatric risks around button batteries finds both cause for concern and tips to reduce the chance of an emergency.

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Visiting scholars from Korea

July 31, 2024

The presentation was part of an ongoing program of inviting visiting international scholars to collaborate with faculty and students at the School of Nursing each year.

Jonas Scholar recipients Bonnie Hunt and Kevin Gao

Students Named 2024-2026 Jonas Scholars

July 23, 2024

The scholarship aims to address the U.S. nursing faculty shortage by supporting the advancement of doctoral nursing students.

Global Immersions Opportunities for Training

July 16, 2024

Dozens of School of Nursing students participate in these programs every year, gaining invaluable cross-cultural experience in nurse-led care.

Gap Study On Patient Experiences

July 9, 2024

Dr. Amie Koch explores a unique challenge facing LGBTQ+ patients in healthcare settings – whether to disclosure their sexual identity.

Student Chose ɫ��ֱ�� for Health Care Leadership

July 1, 2024

Jessica Nielsen hopes to work in a nursing advocacy leadership role, working with legislators and policymakers to ensure that nurses are appropriately represented.

Alumna provides Hawaii’s HIV care

June 26, 2024

DNP-HIV graduate Christina Wang used her ɫ��ֱ�� education to ensure HIV patients in Honolulu had access to dynamic, nurse-led care following a colleague’s retirement.

Fight Continues Against Sickle Cell Disease

June 18, 2024

June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. A number of ɫ��ֱ�� faculty continue to publish important research in the effort to mitigate the effects of the disease.

ɫ��ֱ�� School of Nursing’s HIV Specialty

June 12, 2024

As the ɫ��ֱ�� School of Nursing celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its HIV Specialty Certificate, specialty director Kara McGee reflects on the profound impact the program has had.

Insightful Question Leads to Nursing Career

June 10, 2024

Dennis Kan plans to graduate from DUSON in 2026 and focus his career on elevating care for people living with HIV and the LGBT+ community.

TED-style talks 12th Annual ɫ��ֱ�� GRADx Event

June 5, 2024

Olivia Short and Patricia Buzelli addressed issues surrounding health inequity and gender-based violence outcomes and epistemological violence.

The Class of 2024 Healing Politics Campaign School

Pioneering Seminar for Nurses and Midwives

May 31, 2024

ɫ��ֱ��’s Sanford School of Public Policy, in collaboration with Healing Politics and the ɫ��ֱ�� School of Nursing, is set to host an innovative seminar aimed at empowering nurses and midwives with the skills necessary for political campaigning.

School Receives T32 Grant from NIH

May 29, 2024

The award will fund a new training program to address social determinants of health, aiming to attract students from underrepresented backgrounds and partner with nursing schools without research doctorate programs.

Love of Health Care Leads to Nursing Career

May 21, 2024

Elton Veals Jr., MSN, RN, OCN, plans to hold dual certification as an adult gerontology nurse practitioner in primary care and acute care. 

Patient to Nurse In A New Found Career Path

May 13, 2024

A life-changing illness, and the nurses who helped him recover, inspired one man to become a nurse himself

Need-Based Scholarships

May 7, 2024

School of Nursing Increases Need-Based Scholarships to $3.5M, Including Some Full-Tuition. This enhanced scholarship offering is designed to make the pursuit of a nursing career at ɫ��ֱ�� more equitable and attainable.

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