School of nursing news
$1.5 million dollar gift to drive nursing research of tomorrow
Dec 18, 2018The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) is celebrating a momentous $1.5 million gift dedicated to bolstering the vital connections between nursing research and clinical practice. It was given by two former UMSN faculty members, Jo Anne Horsley and Joyce Crane.
“Support for clinically-focused research endeavors is very important,” said Crane, now retired. “We need to encourage research that can be applied to real-world settings. Clinical nurses care about practicing under the basis of sound knowledge. They also have valuable insights into patient care so we need to... Read more
New oncology safety program offers unparalleled training for clinicians (with video)
Dec 14, 2018ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Cancer care is growing increasingly complicated as new therapies and protocols emerge at a rapid pace, putting patients and clinicians at risk when safety measures do not keep pace with these rapid developments.
“We’re seeing new treatments and new treatment combinations literally every week,” said Christopher R. Friese, Ph.D., RN, AOCN®, FAAN, the University of Michigan School of Nursing’s (UMSN) Elizabeth Tone Hosmer Professor of Nursing. “There’s a lot to keep on top of and our cancer centers are busy. Resources are tight. It’s a high-volume, high-pressure... Read more
18 Reasons 2018 was a Great Year at UMSN
Dec 11, 2018It's been an exciting year at the University of Michigan! In no particular order, we're counting down 18 highlights from 2018 featuring achievements and milestones of UMSN and its community including faculty, staff and students.
18. PanaceaWe debuted our new and improved school magazine. The name Panacea was selected to show nursing’s expanding scope and its potential to solve the most pressing health care challenges of our day.
17. Alums on the Job2018 UMSN graduates are making a difference in jobs across the country.
16. Supporting... Read more
Student spotlight: Turning adversity into action
Nov 28, 2018When Lindsey Freysinger was five years old, she told the audience at her kindergarten graduation that she wanted to be a nurse anesthetist just like her mom. Two decades later, she was only a few months away from achieving that dream when an accident would drastically change her life and inspire a new calling in nursing.
Getting startedWhen Freysinger first enrolled at the University of Michigan in 2004, she was a third-generation Wolverine following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather.
“The U-M School of Nursing (UMSN) was my number one choice,”... Read more
Student spotlight: An unforeseen journey from the Army to midwifery
Nov 02, 2018A career in nursing wasn’t an obvious choice for Chelsea Perrin.
“I wish I could say I’m one of those people who had this calling to be a nurse since I was five, but I’m not,” said Perrin, a University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) graduate student. She added with a laugh, “I think I said I wanted to be a seamstress.”
However, military service was a likely path for Perrin due to a strong family history.
“I come from a big military family,” said Perrin, “My parents met while serving in the Army. I was actually born on a military base in Germany. Both... Read more
International Conference on Innovation, Prevention and Care for NCDs and Global Health
Oct 31, 2018As part of the UMSN/Thailand D43 training grant funded by the Fogarty International Center and the National Institute for Nursing Research, an International Conference on Innovation, Prevention and Care for NCDs and Global Health will take place December 12-14, 2018, in Udon Thani, Thailand. This is the third international conference held under the auspices of this grant. Four UMSN faculty members will be presenting at the meeting: Drs. Potempa, Barton, Davis, and Stephenson. Dr. Furspan, Project Manager for the grant, will also be presenting.
Faculty spotlight: Exploring marijuana’s impact on societal trends and health outcomes
Oct 25, 2018Jennie Ryan’s very first assignment as a doctoral student changed the course of her career. She was an experienced clinical nurse and had planned to focus on teaching, however, a routine paper on health policy turned into a new career focus.
“Marijuana legalization was a hot topic and I wanted to write about that,” said Ryan. “I did the research and thought it was really interesting so I went to the head of my doctoral program and said I want to change my focus. She was very supportive, but she received a lot of pushback from people saying it was too controversial.”
Ryan... Read more
U-M faculty join forces to address research on and by African Americans
Oct 15, 2018University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) and U-M School of Social Work (UMSSW) faculty members are coming together for a special panel discussion to highlight and discuss health disparities across the lifespan of African Americans and specialty groups within that population.
“Our work covers the African American population from infancy through the older adult and seeks to not only improve care, but also to understand the macro level systematic changes necessary to create sustainable change,” said Sheria Robinson-Lane, Ph.D., RN, a UMSN... Read more
UMSN students and faculty represent U-M at statewide Advocacy Day
Oct 11, 2018More than 250 nurse practitioners (NP) and NP/doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) students from across Michigan converged on the state capitol in Lansing for Advocacy Day. The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) was well represented with more than two dozen students and faculty members.
Organized by the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, the event is an annual conference for attendees to learn about professional and patient advocacy. They meet with legislators such as state senators and representatives, as well as legislative staff members, to maintain relationships... Read more
Student spotlight: Overcoming a difficult past to focus on limitless future in nursing
Oct 05, 2018Christina Lindsey is in her senior year at the University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) and thinking about what nursing specialty she wants to pursue after she earns a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) this spring. She wants to work with infants but is still deciding in what capacity. Like her fellow students, Lindsey knows a UMSN degree will give her numerous options. After all, by the time she graduates she will have spent more than 1,200 hours honing her skills in a clinical setting, hundreds more in a classroom, and have experience from a global health learning... Read more
