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Valerie Sabol stands at a table with a man and two women looking down at plans
Nursing Safety Tips for Extreme Heat This Summer

As summer temperatures climb, nurses are sounding the alarm: extreme heat is not just uncomfortable, but a serious health risk.
Dean Michael Relf in front of a framed quilt
Quilting Community at the School of Nursing

Quilts serve as the building’s decor and as meaningful creations for staff, faculty, and students.
Paula Tanabe outside the School of Nursing
Nurse Leadership and Sickle Cell Care

Dr. Paula Tanabe, an expert and advocate in the field of sickle cell care, shares insights on leadership and the value of teamwork.
Mary T. Champagne
Remembering Dr. Mary T. Champagne

The following message was sent to members of the É«½äÖ±²¥ community by Michael V. Relf, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Dean of the É«½äÖ±²¥, Mary T.
Derrick Glymph puts white coat on É«½äÖ±²¥ CRNA student
Colonel Glymph’s Nursing Legacy

After 35 years of military service, Colonel Derrick Glymph reflects on how his journey as a nurse anesthetist and Army leader shaped his values, leadership style, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Dr. Tonia Poteat
Nurse Faculty Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Tonia Poteat, Professor at the É«½äÖ±²¥ School of Nursing, received a Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of a career dedicated to LGBTQ health.
Val Sabol Planetary Health Fair
QA with Valerie Sabol

Dr. Valerie Sabol, inaugural Director of Planetary Health at the School of Nursing, shares how nurses contribute to planetary health and how the School is advancing É«½äÖ±²¥'s climate work.
Jacqui McMillian-Bohler
New Role Furthers Competency-Based Education

Jacqui McMillian-Bohler leverages competency-based education as the inaugural Associate Dean of Academic Innovation and Evaluation at the School of Nursing.
Sophia Smith
Professor and Cancer Survivor Helps Others

Sophia Smith, Ph.D., MSW, is an associate professor with tenure at the É«½äÖ±²¥. After being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma as a teen and breast cancer as a young adult, she has been determined to help other cancer survivors who struggle to afford treatments. 
Hanzhang Xu
Professor Studies Disparities Dementia Care

Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias, known as ADRD, are some of the costliest health conditions in the U.S. and around the world. Getting the right care and being able to pay for professional help are crucial. That’s why Hanzhang Xu, Ph.D., RN, assistant professor at É«½äÖ±²¥, has made it her mission to address health…
Donna Biederman
Professor Dedicates to Helping Homeless

Donna Biederman, DrPH, MN, RN, CPH, FAAN, DUSON associate professor, uses her nursing experience to improve health disparities and housing policies for people who are experiencing homelessness. 
Ernest Grant
Knowledge and Understanding is Key for DEIB

Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, vice dean of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at the School of Nursing, initially joined the School in March 2023. The immediate past-president of the American Nursing Association, and first-ever male to hold the position, Grant says diversity and representation in nursing matters…
Michael Cary
AI Health Equity Scholar Works Against Bias

Michael Cary, PhD, RN, and Elizabeth C. Clipp Term Chair of Nursing at the É«½äÖ±²¥, was appointed as the inaugural AI Health Equity Scholar in January 2022. As a nurse leader, Cary joins other É«½äÖ±²¥ scholars tackling inequities in clinical algorithms used across the health system.
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