School of nursing news
$1.5 Million Grant Extension Supports Diversity at UMSN
Sep 20, 2012Gaining Excellence in Nursing Education: Strength in the Sciences (GENESIS) provides educational opportunities and assistance for students from underrepresented communities.
It begins with preparatory support for middle and high school students interested in nursing. It also gives academic, financial and social support to students admitted to U-M. GENESIS is led by program director Patricia Coleman-Burns, assistant professor of nursing. She said, "We hope to graduate empowered nurses who are educated at the highest possible level, who will understand the unique needs of... Read moreInaugural Hillman Scholars Begin Their Journey
Sep 18, 2012Six University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) students are forging a new path to impact future generations of researchers.
The 2012 fall semester marks the first term of The Hillman Scholars Program in Nursing Innovation at the University of Michigan. The $3 million grant is awarded to only three universities. “At the end of the day we're looking for more than just a top ranked nursing school. We were seeking an institution willing to take risks, willing to rethink and expand on traditional notions of a nursing Ph.D.,” said Ahrin Mishan, Executive Director of the Rita and... Read moreU-M School of Nursing Reveals New Building Design
Jul 18, 2012The U-M School of Nursing [UMSN] revealed the University of Michigan Regent’s approved exterior construction plans for its new state-of-the-art building of approximately 75,000 gross square feet.
The expansion will allow UMSN to fulfill its commitment to delivering exceptional education to students, preparing a skilled workforce of nursing scientists, educators and advanced practice nursing professionals that can help meet the public health needs of the world.
Dean Kathleen Potempa said “With the growth in academic and research programs and increases in... Read moreDoctoral Candidate Jennifer Moore Gains Invaluable Experience as an Intern at AHRQ
Jul 05, 2012Moore is spending the summer gaining a firsthand understanding of the federal government’s role in providing all U.S. citizens with access to quality care.
When U-M School of Nursing doctoral candidate Jennifer Moore attended a town hall meeting at the White House on health care reform specific to women’s health earlier this summer, she said the experience not only moved her emotionally but impressed upon her the impact that nurses can and should have on the nation’s health care system.
“I had the opportunity to speak with individual women who shared stories... Read moreDean Potempa Responds to the Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold the Affordable Care Act
Jun 29, 2012Nurses play key role in implementing ACA U-M School of Nursing Dean Kathleen Potempa, PhD, RN, FAAN, today issued a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act as Constitutional. “The ACA is a call to action for America’s Nurses, and for states to elevate and encourage their full participation in health delivery. The demand for nursing will increase as more Americans will have access to care. Nurses need to ‘step up’ to the challenge of improving care quality and clinical outcomes as we ‘bend the cost curve’ in health... Read more
Interprofessional Education Advancing at U-M
Jun 27, 2012Nursing, Other Health Care Units Participating
A new approach to educating students in dentistry, medicine, public health, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and other health care professions is starting to take shape at the University of Michigan. Since the beginning of the year, administrators and faculty with the School of Nursing and other units on campus have been collaborating on the new approach that encourages them to rethink the traditional “silo” method of education and patient care and, instead, develop programs that involve multiple health care disciplines.... Read more
Study by Dr. McCullagh Shows Factory Workers Unaware of Hearing Loss
Jun 26, 2012Three out of four factory workers surveyed reported good hearing, yet nearly half were found to have hearing loss. A recent study conducted by UMSN Assistant Professor Dr. Marjorie McCullagh has found a significant difference between measured and perceived hearing loss among factory workers. Of 2,691 automobile factory workers surveyed for the study, 76% reported their hearing ability as excellent or good. However, researchers determined that 42% of the noise-exposed workers actually had hearing loss, indicating that self-reported hearing loss was poorly related to the results of... Read more
News Article on Noise Pollution Quotes Dr. Lusk
Jun 21, 2012Dr. Sally Lusk weighs in on how exposure to traffic noise may increase the risk of heart attacks.
A news article published on MyHealthNewsDaily features comments by U-M School of Nursing Professor Emerita Dr. Sally Lusk. The article, “Heart Attacks More Likely Where Traffic Is Louder,” addresses the health hazard presented by noise pollution, an issue that has been central to Dr. Lusk’s highly-esteemed research career. Among other notable accomplishments, Dr. Lusk conducted the country's first large-scale, randomized clinical trials of interventions to promote the use of... Read more
Dr. Hartman Contributes Chapter to Book on NPs and PAs
Jun 19, 2012Dr. Laurie Hartman shares her knowledge of the UMHS model for forming centers for advanced practice in a recently published textbook.
As the number of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) working in acute care settings continues to increase, the need for guidance on how best to integrate and optimize these types of providers is becoming more apparent. School of Nursing Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Laurie Hartman has collaborated on a recently published book addressing this issue, entitled, “Integrating Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants into the... Read more
UMSN Remembers the Life of Dr. Marcia DeCann Andersen: Alumna, Former Faculty Member and a Crusader for Nursing
Jun 15, 2012A pioneer in the field of nursing, Dr. Andersen was the first ever to receive a Doctor of Philosophy in nursing from the University of Michigan. Her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing were also from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Marcia Andersen – a passionate and tireless crusader for the professional practice of nursing – died peacefully, Tuesday, June 5th, surrounded by friends and family, at the age of 69.
“Marcia was a brilliant nurse and a true trailblazer in the field,” said Dean Kathleen Potempa. “She made significant contributions in nursing and... Read more
