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Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Whether they're starting clinicals in their first semester as undergrads or helping patients through research and care, the members of APP’s work together and across disciplines to drive positive impact in world-class hospital systems and our surrounding communities. Follow along with the latest news from one of the nation’s top nursing schools.

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Spartan Showcase: Takiyah Smith
Major: Master of Science in Nursing / Doctor of Nursing Practice Year: Rising third year As a Grey’s Anatomy superfan, Takiyah Smith has spent a lot of time admiring her favorite fictional physicians and surgeons as they’ve interacted with patients at their most intimate moments.  When she…
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Master of Nursing online information session
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will host a webinar on the Master of Nursing program Tuesday, June 21, from noon to 1 p.m. During the session, Master of Nursing Program Director Molly Jackson will provide an overview of the program and lead a Q&A session. Register to attend.
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The Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy finds a new home
Academy’s grand opening ceremony pays tribute to the alumna who catalyzed the program Ten years after its namesake first wrote about her vision for an institute to develop nurse leaders, the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy gained a permanent home at the Health Education Campus of…
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Eight outstanding members of the 2022 graduating class share their stories
After several years of adjusted plans due to pandemic-related health and safety protocols, the APP community will gather once again this year for fully in-person commencement events. The Class of 2022's accomplishments will be celebrated in ceremonies on May 14 and 15,…
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5 things to know about… nursing
May is National Nurses Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of various medical professionals in nursing who are dedicated to keeping our communities healthy. To learn more about the diversity of the field of nursing, The Daily sat down with Evelyn G. Duffy, the Florence…
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Doctoral student Braveheart Gillani investigates COVID-19's impact on the mental health of gender diverse patients in recent article
Braveheart Gillani, a doctoral student at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, recently released a new publication about “Telehealth in Trans and Gender Diverse Communities: the Impact of COVID-19,” published by Springer Link in April 2022. Gillani worked alongside MetroHealth physician…
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Alumna’s $5.5 million commitment to provide scholarships to support nurse anesthetist students
A decorated Air Force officer, APP alumna Cheryl E. McRae-Bergeron, DNP (NUR ‘94), has spent a lifetime advancing the critical role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) in healthcare.  Today, through a transformative $5.5 million estate commitment to the…
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Nursing's associate dean of research Ronald Hickman appointed editor-in-chief of journal
Ronald Hickman, a four-time APP alumnus and an associate professor and associate dean for research at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, assumed the role of editor-in-chief of the academic journal Applied Nursing Research (ANR) in January. Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, the…
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Graduate Student Award Ceremony
After two years virtual, the 18th annual Graduate Student Award Ceremony returns to the Tinkham Veale University Center Ballroom on Tuesday, April 26, at 3 p.m. EDT. More than 100 students will be honored with awards from the College of Arts and Sciences, Case School of Engineering, Weatherhead…