School of nursing news
Father/son and Michigan/Congo partnerships create momentous opportunities for survivors of trauma through practice, research and a provocative approach
Jul 30, 2018
Update: On October 5, 2018, Denis Mukwege was named the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
As a young boy growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Dr. Alain Mukwege saw the best and worst of humanity.
“When I was about nine years old I would follow my father when he was treating patients at a small, countryside hospital,” said Alain. “It was a very poor part of the country, but what struck me was the expression of gratitude when he helped people feel better. It was beyond every material thing.”
Being inspired by a parent... Read more
UMSN faculty earns grant to study depression in Arab American women
Jul 23, 2018Nadia Ali Muhammad Ali Charania, Ph.D., RN, a University of Michigan School of Nursing Clinical Assistant Professor, received a grant from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).
Charania’s project, “Arab American Women with Recurrent Depression: Self-management Strategies and Social Determinants,” builds on her previous work focused on management of recurrent depression. Charania will examine social determinants of mental health such as neighborhood composition and social support. In addition, Charania will utilize a newly created instrument, the Self-... Read more
UMSN Lifetime Achievement Award honors Jo Anne Horsley posthumously
Jul 20, 2018By Suzanne Feetham, Ph.D., RN, FAAN (BSN 1962)
The contributions of Jo Anne Horsley, Ph.D., RN, FAAN (1940-2018) to the nursing profession and excellence in the practice and science of nursing are exceptional. Horsley was a three-time Michigan graduate, receiving her BSN in 1962, MS in 1968, and her Ph.D. in Education in 1971.
She was a prescient leader for quality and safety years before the Institute of Medicine’s 1999 report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System. Her most highly recognized contribution is the Conduct and Utilization of Research in Nursing (... Read more
UMSN faculty member named Welch/Woerner Path-Paver by FNINR
Jul 18, 2018Professor and Director of the Ph.D. Program Ellen Lavoie Smith, Ph.D., APRN, AOCN®, FAAN, has been awarded the Welch/Woerner Path-Paver Award by the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research.
The Welch/Woerner Path-Paver Award is given to recognize scientists who achieve “one or more breakthroughs in theory development, research methods, instruments, or subject matter that has paved the way for other scientists and who has influenced the next generation of nurse researchers.”
The honor comes to Smith in recognition of her work addressing neuropathic pain related to... Read more
UMSN adjunct faculty wins prestigious research award for work on pediatric pain management
Jul 12, 2018Update: Dr. Voepel-Lewis joined UMSN as an associate professor in September 2018.
Terri Voepel-Lewis, Ph.D., RN, a University of Michigan School of Nursing adjunct clinical instructor, has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the Protégé Award from the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR). The award is given “to an evolving nurse scientist who shows great promise in advancing science.”
Recipients of the award must be within six years of completing their Ph.D. or post-doctoral study. Voepel-Lewis earned her Ph.D. from UMSN in 2013. She also... Read more
UMSN Systems, Populations and Leadership names new department chair
Jun 29, 2018The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) announced Professor Rob Stephenson, MSc, Ph.D., will become chair of its Systems, Populations and Leadership (SPL) department effective July 1, 2018.
“We are fortunate to have a leader like this already in our midst who is ready to take on the demanding role of chair,” said UMSN Dean Patricia D. Hurn, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, who appointed Stephenson to the role. “Rob is known for his openness and warm style of leadership, passion for inclusiveness, and deep commitment to the UMSN faculty, staff and students.”
Stephenson joined... Read more
Student spotlight: First Ph.D. in family of nurses
Jun 25, 2018Some people become a nurse because of a personal experience. Others may do so because they were inspired by a nurse in the family. Both reasons shaped Emily Boltey’s decision.
“My grandmother had a poor health trajectory in her last few years,” said Boltey, a Pittsburgh native who comes from a self-described ‘family of nurses.’ “She was in and out of the hospital constantly. My mom is a nurse and was always my grandma’s advocate. I had that moment where I realized I want to do that for my family and for patients who don’t have a nurse in their family.”
Expanding goals... Read more
Occupational health nursing training at UMSN expands to doctor of nursing practice
Jun 21, 2018The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) has recently been approved to offer doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) studies for occupational health nurses.
The occupational health nursing concentration is part of the University of Michigan’s Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (COHSE), and offers tuition support funded by the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH is an institute of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The University of Michigan was one of the first NIOSH-sponsored education and research... Read more
Facilitators of UMSN: Danielle Garner-Jones
Jun 04, 2018At the University of Michigan we believe that success is a collective endeavor. While we celebrate the unique talent and drive that propels our students and faculty to achieve as scholars, we also recognize there is a skilled network of staff who support them along the way.
"Facilitators of UMSN" is a series that will spotlight some of the 118 staff members at UMSN who use their expertise to help members of the UMSN community who are working towards their goals as scholars, educators and nurses. We hope you learn more about these talented and dedicated people through this... Read more
Global Reproductive and Sexual Health Summer Institute
Jun 04, 2018In May, 2018, University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) organized its first Global Sexual Health Summer Institute. With faculty from UMSN and other health sciences at U-M, the Summer Institute is designed to help participants gain a broad insight into contemporary issues in reproductive and sexual health. The short, intensive course gives participants the skills and knowledge to advance their inquiry through state-of-the-science lectures, discussions, case studies, and small group work.
The event brought together 18 scholars, researchers, practitioners and... Read more
