School of nursing news
Master’s Students Lisa Hellebuyck and Erica Wikan Receive Mary Jane Schwertfeger Awards from the Rackham Graduate School
Jun 11, 2012 The awards recognize Lisa and Erica’s commitment to making a difference in the healthcare of vulnerable children.Two master’s students in the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) program at the U-M School of Nursing, Lisa Hellebuyck and Erica Wikan, have been selected to receive a one-time award from the Rackham Graduate School in recognition of their work with vulnerable children. The award is made possible by a gift from the estate of Professor Emerita of Education Mary Jane Schwertfeger, who saw maternal and child health as critical for children to learn and thrive... Read more
Antidepressant Helps Relieve Pain from Chemotherapy, Study Finds
May 31, 2012Duloxetine reduced painful neuropathy in the majority of patients.
Contact:Nicole Fawcett, 734-764-2220
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The antidepressant drug duloxetine, known commercially as Cymbalta, helped relieve painful tingling feelings caused by chemotherapy in 59 percent of patients. This is the first clinical trial to find an effective treatment for this pain.
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of certain chemotherapy drugs. The tingling feeling -- usually felt in the toes, feet, fingers and hands -- can be... Read moreU-M School of Nursing Receives Renewed Accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
May 31, 2012The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education’s (CCNE) Board of Commissioners granted accreditation to the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs at the U-M School of Nursing for 10 years, extending to June 30, 2022.*
These accreditation actions are effective as of October 2, 2011. At its meeting in April, the Board determined that the programs met all four accreditation standards. The Board additionally determined that there are no compliance concerns with respect to the key elements. The U-M School of Nursing’s reaccreditation process included a comprehensive... Read moreSchool of Nursing Faculty and Students Attend MNRS Annual Research Conference
May 29, 2012UMSN faculty members receive recognition for their outstanding research at the Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference.
The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS), one of the nation’s largest and most influential nursing research organizations, held its 36th Annual Research Conference last month in Dearborn, MI, with record attendance. Over 1,000 participants from around the region gathered for more than 250 paper and poster presentations of research findings on the theme Innovative Transition Care Models. Many faculty and students from the U-M... Read more
Five U-M School of Nursing Faculty Members Selected to be Inducted as Fellows by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN)
May 21, 2012AAN Fellows are selected from the nation's top nurse researchers, policy makers, educators, and practitioners for their significant contributions to nursing and health care.
The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) announced Friday that 176 nurse leaders will be inducted as Fellows this year. Of the eight individuals recognized from Michigan, five are faculty members at the U-M School of Nursing. The School of Nursing congratulates the following inductees on this prestigious honor: Associate Professor Dr. Cynthia Arslanian-Engoren, Assistant Professor Dr. Christopher Friese,... Read more
Congratulations, School of Nursing Class of 2012!
May 15, 2012The School of Nursing Honors Its 2012 Graduates at the Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Elizabeth Brough Receives Teacher of the Year Award
On April 28, the U-M School of Nursing celebrated its Class of 2012 graduates at its annual Commencement Ceremony held at Hill Auditorium. At the ceremony, the U-M School of Nursing community recognized and honored the students who earned baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees from the School of Nursing this year. Associate Professor Dr. Cynthia Arslanian-Engoren acted as Master of Ceremonies for the event, introducing each of the... Read more
Premier Episode of Detroit Health Talk Show Features Dr. Strobbe
May 14, 2012Adjunct faculty member Dr. Stephen Strobbe will discuss Prescription Drug Addiction on new show Ask Dr. Nandi.
A new television talk show premiering Wednesday, May 16th, at 11:00 AM in Detroit will welcome Dr. Stephen Strobbe, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at U-M School of Nursing, as a special guest on its first episode. The show, Ask Dr. Nandi, is hosted by Detroit-based physician Dr. Partha Nandi and will air on WADL, Channel 38. Each episode will focus on a single health problem with the aim of encouraging patient advocacy and education. The first... Read moreSchool of Nursing Faculty Attend NAPNAP Conference
May 03, 2012U-M School of Nursing enjoyed a strong presence at this year's National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference.
On March 28 through 31, a record number of attendees gathered in San Antonio, Texas, for the 33rd Annual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Conference. Among those who attended were School of Nursing Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Dr. Kristy Martyn, Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Donna Marvicsin, Research Fellow Dr. Cynthia Danford, and... Read more
U-M School of Nursing Joins Forces with the First Lady and Dr. Biden to Support Veterans and Military Families
Apr 11, 2012U-M School of Nursing will Join the Ranks of Hundreds of Others in Educating Nursing Students in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the coming years Ann Arbor, Mich., - Today First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will announce a commitment from nurses across the country eager to serve our veterans and military families as well as they have served us. In a broad, coordinated effort, more than 150 state and national nursing organizations and over 500 nursing schools including the U-M School of Nursing have committed to further... Read more
MNRS Honors Dr. Lusk with a Lifetime Achievement Award
Apr 10, 2012The award recognizes Professor Emerita Dr. Sally Lusk's outstanding contributions to research and teaching.
At its 2012 Annual Research Conference, to be held April 12-15 in Dearborn, MI, the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) will present U-M School of Nursing Professor Emerita Dr. Sally Lusk with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes Dr. Lusk’s outstanding career and the noteworthy contributions her research has made to the field of nursing.
Dr. Lusk began teaching at the School of Nursing in 1969, after receiving her Master’s in... Read more
