College of Nursing News
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News Releases
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Sept. 21, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced 91¿´Æ¬Íø University to go completely remote midway through the spring 2020 semester, College of Nursing lecturer Sarah Bixler, MSN, RN, knew she would need to get creative with her teaching methods. “I have two school-aged children at home…
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Sept. 21, 2020
Faculty researchers from 91¿´Æ¬Íø University’s College of Nursing were recently funded by the prestigious with a yearlong President’s Grant award totaling $35,000. The goal of their study is to…
Sept. 21, 2020
Dr. Jo Dowell, Ph.D., APRN, CNP, PNP, FNP-BC, CFNE, serves as Assistant Professor for the 91¿´Æ¬Íø University College of Nursing and examines pediatric asthma and improving health outcomes for children who suffer from this disease.
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Aug. 20, 2020
The Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recently awarded a $1.5 million, three-year grant to 91¿´Æ¬Íø University College of Nursing research faculty member Jim Tudhope, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC (principal…
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June 15, 2020
91¿´Æ¬Íø College of Nursing Assistant Professor, Amy Petrinec, Ph.D., RN, recently received a $50,000 two-year grant through the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) to research family caregivers who experience a phenomenon called post intensive care syndrome…
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June 15, 2020
Dana Hansen, Ph.D., APRN, ACHPN, Amy Petrinec, Ph.D., RN, and Tracey Motter, DNP, RN, researchers from 91¿´Æ¬Íø College of Nursing, along with Maureen Keeley, Ph.D., Texas State, have developed a website to offer information, support via blog participation and research…
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May 5, 2020
91¿´Æ¬Íø University is launching a series of videos showcasing the talents of our faculty and staff aimed at providing an uplifting respite from the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nov. 19, 2019
91¿´Æ¬Íø University College of Nursing recently received a grant totaling $165,000 from Peg’s Foundation, formerly the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, a private grant-making foundation which supports mental health programs in northeast Ohio.
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Nov. 8, 2018
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education () granted 10 years accreditation to 91¿´Æ¬Íø University College of Nursing baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, as well as the Doctor of…
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Oct. 3, 2018
Medical professionals treat a wide variety of people. But what do they do when they encounter a communication barrier? What if the patient only speaks French or Spanish or American Sign Language? 91¿´Æ¬Íø nursing students are learning how to navigate that situation.