School of nursing news
News At-A-Glance: (Nov. 2016) Achievements, Diversity, and the Fight against Opioids
Nov 18, 2016Student AwardHillman Scholar Clare Donohoe earned an award from St. Jude Children’s Hospital for her work in the Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) program. Donohoe was the sole nursing student in the summer internship which included nearly 70 students from across the country. Donohue’s project was a retrospective review of patients who underwent a bone marrow transplant and determined how many of them developed mucositis (a debilitating side effect causing open sores and inflammation in the mouth) which leads to increased pain and incidence of infections. Each student submitted a research... Read more
Alumni Spotlight: UMSN Alum Rises in Army Ranks to Prestigious Post
Nov 07, 2016Edward Yackel had two goals growing up: He wanted to be a nurse, and he wanted to see the world. A native of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he achieved both goals through a military career with stops from Hawaii to Iraq.
The inspiration to be a nurse came when Yackel had surgery as a young child. “I have a vivid memory after getting sick from anesthesia,” he explained. “The nurse let me stand on her feet as she walked backwards from the bathroom back to my bed. There is something about her taking care of me when I was not well that stayed with me. From that, I knew I wanted to be a... Read more
Program Spotlight: Filling a Need and Producing Highly Sought Graduates through UMSN’s Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Nov 03, 2016“I knew I wanted a more involved role as a health care provider; I was working in a pediatric intensive care unit and loved the science and high acuity of that patient population,” says University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) alumna Rachael Crowe, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC.
She earned her BSN at U-M and decided to further her education, training, and skill set with a master’s degree. “The acute care pediatric nurse practitioner program felt like a perfect fit.”
High DemandFinding skilled graduates who can excel in specialty nursing positions is a growing challenge for employers... Read more
News at a Glance (Oct. 2016): Faculty Receive National Honors, Plus News on Campus Diversity and Alumni Achievements
Oct 24, 2016Faculty AccoladesNational Academy of Medicine InductionUniversity of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) Professor Marita Titler, PhD, RN, FAAN, was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). This is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Formerly known as the Institute of Medicine, members represent outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Dr. Titler is internationally known for her research on outcomes effectiveness and implementation science, largely focused on improving care for older adults in areas such as pain... Read more
Midwifery Lecture Brings Touching Full Circle Moment for UMSN Associate Dean
Oct 13, 20168th Annual Terri Murtland lectureship and scholarship honor midwifery pioneer.
It’s been more than 30 years since the University of Michigan Health System launched its Nurse-Midwifery Service. It’s considered a model for programs across the country, and much of the credit for its successful foundation centers on midwife Terri Murtland.
Murtland was widely respected for her clinical skills and her mentorship towards students and novice nurses. She passed away from cancer in 2008 but her role as a mentor made a lasting impression on many people. This year’s lectureship... Read more
Q&A with the Editor of a New Book Highlighting the Legacy of Nursing Research at the University of Michigan
Oct 10, 2016Dr. Shaké Ketefian is the editor of Shaping Nursing Science and Improving Health: The Michigan Legacy. She is a professor emerita at the University of Michigan School of Nursing where she served as the director of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Studies during the era when the majority of the scientific areas discussed in the book were developed.
Q: What inspired you to write the book?
A: The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) is celebrating several important milestones including our 125th anniversary, the 40th anniversary of our PhD program, and U-M’s... Read more
U-M Schools of Nursing and Medicine Partner to Expand Care at Free Clinic
Oct 04, 2016The schools will use a new grant to improve interprofessional education and increase care for a local community.
The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) answered the call to accelerate the development of a creative and interprofessional initiative. UMSN was one of 16 nursing schools selected by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education to lead programs in which graduate nursing students and students from other health professions will work together in community-based clinical settings.
UMSN students and faculty will join U-M Medical School... Read more
UMSN Welcomes New Faculty and Celebrates New Ranks and Tracks
Sep 30, 2016New University of Michigan-Ann Arbor School of Nursing Faculty
Beth Ammerman, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Clinical InstructorDepartment of Health Behavior and Biological SciencesFocus areas: Primary care, DNP education, obesity treatment
Mary Franklin, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC
Clinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Health Behavior and Biological SciencesFocus areas: Cardiovascular diseases, symptoms, self-management, acute care advanced practice
Robert... Read more
UMSN Puts Congo’s Conflict and Mass Rape on Center Stage with Hope for Change
Sep 30, 2016UMSN brings renowned human rights advocate Dr. Denis Mukwege and filmmaker Michael Ramsdell together to share their efforts in making the Democratic Republic of Congo a safer and more stable country.
“In 1996, the war came to my hospital,” Dr. Denis Mukwege told the crowd of more than 250 guests at the University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN). “They killed my patients and they killed my nurses.”
Dr. Mukwege shared that after seeing the horrific example of extreme violence that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the mid-1990s, he had a hard time... Read more
Four Nursing Students Awarded CEW Scholarships
Sep 29, 2016For nearly 50 years, U-M’s Center for the Education of Women has supported women and nontraditional students by providing financial support to ensure educational success and degree completion.
Congratulations to the four University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) graduate students who were recognized for their academic records and future goals in a wide range of nursing paths including pediatrics, maternal and infant care, and fighting health disparities.
U-M’s Center for the Education of Women (CEW) established a scholarship and fellowship program to support students who... Read more
