School of nursing news
Dr. Kalisch Receives Prestigious National Nurse Researcher Award
Mar 13, 2013“My work comes out of spending a lot time with nurses. It’s rewarding that it resonates with so many people, nurses and managers alike.”
This year’s American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Nurse Researcher Award honors University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) Shirley Titus Distinguished Professor of Nursing Beatrice J. Kalisch, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, for her substantial body of research dedicated to improving nursing care.
The annual award “recognizes a nurse researcher who has made a significant contribution to nursing research and is recognized by the broader... Read more
Day of Honors for UMSN Students
Mar 12, 2013Student researchers score grand slam at Midwest Nursing Research Society 2013 Conference
The annual research conference that the Midwest Research Nursing Conference (MNRS) hosted in Chicago in early March 2013 turned into a "Go Blue" kind of blue-ribbon event. University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) doctoral students won first place in both the Ph.D. and DNP student poster competitions, and two UMSN BSN students also earned honors for their work.
Mentors and faculty across the school brimmed with pride and congratulations at the news. "Great affirmation of our... Read more
UMSN Student Uses Personal Battle with Melanoma to Inspire Others to Actively “Stay in the Shade”
Mar 07, 2013Karl Lopata was only 25 when he was diagnosed with skin cancer, and got to know nursing from the outside.
Karl Lopata was a recent graduate of the University of Michigan, living in California, when he was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2005. “My impression of skin cancer was that it was a simple surgery, but I learned if it’s in an advanced stage, it can be devastating.”
Lopata came back to Michigan and participated in a clinical trial at UM. He says, “It was a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy therapy. I was off my feet for a good 3 to 4 months... Read more
UMSN Faculty Member Named the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner of the Year in Michigan
Mar 06, 2013Dr. Donna Marvicsin was selected for excellence in promoting child health, especially as related to diabetes, obesity, and bullying.
The annual Pediatric Nurse Practitioner award from the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (MINAPNAP) recognizes a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) who excels in clinical excellence, community involvement, research, and promoting the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner.
UMSN Clinical Assistant Professor Donna Marvicsin, Ph.D., PNP-BC, CDE, was honored for her clinical expertise and... Read more
UMSN Clinical Assistant Professor Researching Low-Cost, Non-Invasive Method to Relieve Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Feb 20, 2013An innovative study will examine the feasibility of older adults using self-administered acupressure.
“It’s low-risk, low-cost, and it empowers people to have more control over their pain,” says University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) Clinical Assistant Professor Laura M. Struble, Ph.D., GNP-BC about a project she's involved with that has breakthrough potential. Dr. Struble is a co-investigator for the study “Acupressure for the Treatment of Pain in Older Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis,” which will focus on older adults self-administering acupressure to their... Read more
UMSN Researchers Win 2012 Scholarly Writing Award
Feb 13, 2013The annual Journal of School Nursing (JOSN)/SAGE award recognizes excellence in writing and significant contribution to nursing.
“We have developed a new way to talk with young people about sexual risks that helps them reflect on their behavior and make healthy choices,” says Kristy K. Martyn, Ph.D., RN, CPNP-PC, FNP-BC, a University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) associate professor. Dr. Martyn was the principal investigator on the research for the article “Improving Sexual Communication with Adolescents Using Event History Calendars,” published in the JOSN April... Read more
University of Michigan Nurse Researchers Chosen for Distinguished Awards from Oncology Nursing Society
Jan 31, 2013National recognition earned by 2 U-M School of Nursing scientists and an advanced practice nurse.
As a professional association of more than 35,000 members, the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) promotes excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care. The ONS Distinguished Awards were developed to recognize individuals for their career achievements and contributions to cancer care.
University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) and Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMCCC) faculty who will receive ONS awards this year include:UMSN Mary Lou Willard French... Read more
Dean Potempa Concludes 4-Year Role on National Institute of Nursing Research Council
Jan 29, 2013Term with National Institutes of Health's top nursing science advisory expires with strong record of research funded and programs prioritized.
"That was a good session—the research presentations and discussions were really interesting,” said University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) Dean Kathleen Potempa, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, in late January 2013, at the conclusion of her last public session with the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research (NACNR). A dozen council members and 50 people in the audience had just listened to outcomes from a funded study on ethnic differences in... Read more
UMSN Remembers Sylvia Sukoff Hacker with Memorial Scholarship Fund
Jan 18, 2013Dr. Hacker leaves a legacy of education on human sexuality and service to her community.
Dr. Hacker, associate professor emeritus at UMSN and the School of Public Health, passed away on January 13, 2013, at the age of 90. Widely known and respected on and far beyond campus for her expertise in sexual education, Dr. Hacker used humor and forthrightness to encourage positive discourse when addressing controversial aspects of human sexuality.
A memorial celebration will be held Sunday, May 19, from 1-3 p.m. at University of Michigan School of Public Health.... Read more
UMSN Student Encourages Others to Apply for Global Clinical Research Summer Program in Africa
Jan 16, 2013Master’s student Belinda Fish spent more than two weeks in Kenya as part of a multidisciplinary team of U-M students.
“It was an experience I’ll remember for the rest of my life,” said Belinda Fish. A nursing student, Fish was part of a team that included students from U-M schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. They worked in groups of 4 doing community health surveys in Kenyan villages as part of the 2012 Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR) Global Summer Research Program.
“I was really surprised how cooperative people were,” said Fish... Read more
