School of nursing news
Get to know your faculty: Elissa “Ellie” Wagner
Jan 10, 2017“The first shot I ever gave was to a lamb,” said Ellie Wagner, DNP, RN. “I’m a rural girl and grew up raising farm animals. I think many of those lessons translate really well to nursing. Raising animals teaches important lessons about responsibility, empathy, setting goals and even decision making like which syringe size to use.”
Dr. Wagner now balances family life and raising sheep on a small Washtenaw County farm with her teaching position as a clinical instructor in UMSN’s Undergraduate Nursing program.
She followed a path to nursing after her aunt, who is a nurse,... Read more
U-M School of Nursing adds senior director for diversity, equity and inclusion
Jan 10, 2017The University of Michigan School of Nursing today announced the addition of Rushika Patel, Ph.D., to its staff as the school’s first director for diversity, equity and inclusion. “Our students, faculty and staff will benefit greatly from Rushika’s breadth of experience and knowledge,” commented UMSN Dean Patricia D. Hurn. “With the support of our existing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) implementation committee, I’m confident she will help us make great strides toward our diversity, equity and inclusion goals.” Patel was hired after a national search that yielded... Read more
MLK Jr. Day events in January: Health Sciences bring Dr. Mosoka Fallah and book dialogue to campus
Jan 05, 2017January means the kick-off to the University of Michigan’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium. This year’s theme is “The Sounds of Change” and pays attention to auditory experiences of change: the cacophony, the hum, the whisper, the dialogue as we bring change into our world. Read more on the theme statement. A number of events have been planned to celebrate the symposium, stretching from early January to the end of February and held across campus. The memorial keynote lecture features two speakers in discussion: Amy Goodman and Issa Rae. Amy Goodman is an award-... Read more
Welcome, New University of Michigan School of Nursing Faculty Members
Jan 03, 2017The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) is pleased to begin the new year by welcoming two new faculty members. Dr. Massy Mutumba was promoted from research fellow to assistant professor in UMSN’s Health Behavior and Biological Sciences department. Dr. Mutumba's research focuses on the well-being of children and adolescents living with HIV and AIDS. Her work addresses self-management and mental health in people with HIV, with a concentration on populations in Africa. Her research on sexual reproductive health focuses on understanding the individual, community and... Read more
Faculty Impact: Data is Not like Wine; It Doesn’t Get Better with Age
Dec 22, 2016UMSN faculty member shares how family loss caused her to question herself and her career before leading her to new inspiration to improve patient outcomes.
“I’m a nurse and I couldn’t do more to prevent my father’s death,” said Patricia Abbott, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FACMI. “The guilt stays with you. I will never stop wondering if I could have done more. His medical records were a mess and the care team was drowning in data but starving for information.”
Ironically, Dr. Abbott, a University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) associate professor, had dedicated her... Read more
December News-at-a-Glance: Student Takes on New Challenge and Faculty Impact through Research, Shaping Simulation Standards
Dec 15, 2016Student Achievement
Hillman Scholar Alex Fauer has been selected for a poster presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society’s Annual Congress. Fauer’s abstract is entitled “Evaluating oncology nurses safety following antineoplastic drug spills: Case report analysis from a multi-site study.” The work is the result from a research collaboration with UMSN Professor Christopher Friese, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN. Fauer took first place in the student category at UMSN’s 2016 Research Day for another collaboration with Dr. Friese, but this will be his first time presenting at a national conference.... Read more
School of Nursing Dean Appointed to Prestigious NIH Council
Dec 09, 2016The Council of Councils provides guidance on rising public health challenges, emerging scientific opportunities, and areas of knowledge gaps.
(Ann Arbor, MI) University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) Dean Patricia Hurn, PhD, RN, has been appointed to the National Institutes of Health Council of Councils. Dr. Hurn will bring her expertise in basic science and neuroscience to the council of nearly 30 members primarily from a variety of health care and science disciplines including medicine, genetics, psychiatry, and biology. Additional council members represent areas such as... Read more
16 Reasons 2016 was a Great Year at UMSN
Dec 02, 20162016 was a year to remember at the University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN). Throughout the month of December, we'll share 16 reasons why 2016 was a great year (in no particular order). Check back often as we highlight milestones, achievements and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the greater nursing community. #16UMSN welcomed its largest freshmen class to date. #15Our 125th anniversary celebration was filled with special events to honor the milestone. #14UMSN’s Research portfolio reached $47.7 million. #1363 UMSN... Read more
UMSN Researchers on the Frontline in the Global Fight against HIV/AIDS
Nov 30, 2016World AIDS Day
The fight against HIV/AIDS takes center stage around the globe for World AIDS Day each year on December 1st. It’s a day to fight stigma, honor lives lost to the disease and raise awareness of related health care challenges and advancements.
Leading HIV/AIDS Research The University of Michigan’s Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities is at the heart of U-M research efforts to prevent HIV/AIDS, encourage testing, and support people living with the disease. Based at the U-M School of Nursing, the center is home to the collective efforts of more than 30 researchers... Read moreStudent Volunteer Gains Valuable Insights into UMSN Curriculum Decision Making
Nov 23, 2016“As a student, I questioned why certain things are included in a course and now I understand much more about the amount of thought and planning that go into each class,” says Alexandra (Aly) Kreiner, a University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) senior.
Kreiner is serving as an undergraduate student representative on UMSN’s Curriculum Committee. She volunteered to fulfill needed clinical hours for a senior leadership course, but says it’s been an enlightening experience.
“It’s been eye-opening to learn about the different parts of the process,” she says. “Now I see how... Read more
