School of nursing news
Clinical Assistant Professor Heidi Mason is working to protect cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 13, 2020As health care professionals around the world continue providing care to patients amid unprecedented circumstances, we will explore how the U-M School of Nursing faculty is deploying its breadth of knowledge and clinical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many U-M School of Nursing faculty members are taking on new challenges caring for patients in communities across the state of Michigan …
At U-M’s Rogel Cancer Center, Clinical Assistant Professor Heidi Mason, RN, DNP, ACNP-BC is caring for head and neck cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We need to... Read more
Clinical Assistant Professor Gina Dahlem is caring for those experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 10, 2020As health care professionals around the world continue providing care to patients amid unprecedented circumstances, we will explore how the U-M School of Nursing faculty is deploying its breadth of knowledge and clinical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many U-M School of Nursing faculty members are taking on new challenges caring for patients in communities across the state of Michigan …
A recent report estimates that, compared to the general population, homeless individuals who contract COVID-19 are twice as likely to be hospitalized, up to four times as likely to... Read more
Class of 1966 Emergency Fund provides essential support for students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 10, 2020In 2016, as members of the U-M School of Nursing’s Class of 1966 were planning their 50th reunion, they were also building an endowed fund that could support Michigan nursing students for decades to come. Four years later, the Class of 1966 Student Emergency Fund has become an important source of financial support for students struggling to navigate the myriad challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The School of Nursing has a well-established 50th reunion program which takes place every fall,” explained the School of Nursing’s Executive Director of Development and... Read more
Assistant Professor Deena Kelly Costa works with governor’s office to inform state response to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 06, 2020As health care professionals around the world continue providing care to patients amid unprecedented circumstances, we will explore how the U-M School of Nursing faculty is deploying its breadth of knowledge and clinical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many U-M School of Nursing faculty members are taking on new challenges caring for patients in communities across the state of Michigan …
Michigan is battling one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the country. The state is looking to health care experts to coordinate an informed response, and Assistant Professor Deena... Read more
Clinical Assistant Professor Beth Ammerman is shifting her approach to primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 03, 2020As health care professionals around the world continue providing care to patients amid unprecedented circumstances, we will explore how the U-M School of Nursing faculty is deploying its breadth of knowledge and clinical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many U-M School of Nursing faculty members are taking on new challenges caring for patients in communities across the state of Michigan …
Clinical Assistant Professor Beth Ammerman, DNP, FNP-BC, is working extra hours at her family practice primary care clinic in Linden, Michigan, taking on additional patients for a... Read more
Stop calling them ‘elderly’: Faculty Q&A with Assistant Professor Geoffrey Hoffman
Apr 01, 2020Assistant Professor Geoffrey Hoffman, Ph.D., MPH, studies older adult care and health policies that affect older adults. The mortality rate for COVID-19 increases for older adults, yet we’ve seen anecdotal evidence and media reports of older adults not self-isolating and millennials flouting warnings against gathering in groups. Hoffman discusses stigma and isolation among older adults, and how to talk to your older parents and friends about staying safe in coronavirus.
Why do you think some older adults don’t heed warnings to self-isolate?
First, we don’t have population data... Read more
Clinical Assistant Professor Ray Blush discusses the importance of adaptation, information and protecting those on the front lines
Mar 31, 2020As health care professionals around the world continue providing care to patients amid unprecedented circumstances, we will explore how the U-M School of Nursing faculty is deploying its breadth of knowledge and clinical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many U-M School of Nursing faculty members are taking on new challenges caring for patients in communities across the state of Michigan …
Clinical Assistant Professor Ray Blush, DNP, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, works in Michigan Medicine’s Internal Medicine Medical Observation Service. As many clinicians are reassigned to support... Read more
Sigma Rho Chapter: 2020 Awards
Mar 26, 2020Each year, the Rho Chapter of the Sigma nursing honor society recognizes excellence in nursing with its chapter awards program. While Rho regrets the postponement of the April 5 ceremony, a ceremony is planned for fall 2020 to recognize award recipients. Until then, Rho Chapter salutes the 11 awardees:
Excellence in Research: Christopher Friese Ph.D., RN, AOCN, FAANExcellence in Leadership: Bonnie Hagerty, Ph.D., RNExcellence in Education: Rhonda Schoville, Ph.D., MSBA, RNExcellence in Practice: Regi Freeman, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, FCNSFriend of Nursing:... Read more
Clinical Assistant Professor Katie Nelson addresses the pandemic's impact on pediatric care
Mar 25, 2020As health care professionals around the world continue providing care to patients amid unprecedented circumstances, we will explore how the U-M School of Nursing faculty is deploying its breadth of knowledge and clinical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many U-M School of Nursing faculty members are taking on new challenges caring for patients in communities across the state of Michigan …
When Clinical Assistant Professor Katie Nelson, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC/PC, isn’t leading remote courses for students in the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, she is... Read more
Clinical Associate Professor April Bigelow is caring for underserved patients as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves
Mar 24, 2020As health care professionals around the world continue providing care to patients amid unprecedented circumstances, we will explore how the U-M School of Nursing faculty is deploying its breadth of knowledge and clinical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many U-M School of Nursing faculty members are taking on new challenges caring for patients in communities across the state of Michigan …
In addition to her duties as an educator, which have now shifted to remote instruction, Clinical Associate Professor April Bigelow, Ph.D., ANP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, is treating underserved... Read more
