School of nursing news
Spotlight on the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Oct 31, 2013“When I heard about the DNP degree, I was immediately drawn to the opportunity to expand practice,” says University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) alumna Andreea Toader, a member of the 2013 DNP cohort.
“For me, it was a way to take evidence-based research that pertains to nursing and really be able to apply it to practice in the community or in the clinic, not just in the lab," says Toader. “If you’re interested in clinical work, but more interested in the fundamentals and the theory behind it, what goes into developing a study, working with certain populations, and looking... Read more
October News Briefs
Oct 17, 2013UMSN students and faculty finding new opportunities for impact in the community and abroad.
Lisa Kane Low, Ph.D., CNM, FACNM, Associate Professor and Coordinator of UMSN’s Nurse Midwifery Education Program, served as a leader for Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates. The program was focused on infant mortality and maternal child health in Detroit. Associate Professor Marjorie McCullagh, Ph.D., RN, APHN-BC, COHN-S, was featured by U-M News Service for her work to protect the hearing of farmers. In addition, Dr. McCullagh received the Ernest Chiodo Outstanding... Read moreUMSN Celebrates Life and Career of Terri Murtland through Lectureship and Scholarship
Oct 14, 2013Murtland was considered an inspiration and pioneer in midwifery at the University of Michigan.
“Terri Murtland had a gift for sparking an interest in midwifery for students,” says Lisa Kane Low, Ph.D., CNM, FACNM, associate professor and coordinator of the Nurse Midwifery Education Program at the University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN). “She found ways to nurture that spark and make sure students were able to get the experiences they needed to foster their interest.”
Murtland’s efforts are considered a key factor in the success of the U-M Health System Nurse Midwifery... Read moreTransforming Violence and Conflict into Hope and Innovation with Dr. Denis Mukwege and Chancellor Gustave Mushagalusa
Oct 07, 2013UMSN is advancing this project aimed at creating both a research center and long-term solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“This is about the University of Michigan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) working together to strengthen research capacity,” says University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) Associate Professor Janis Miller, Ph.D., RN, APRN, FAAN. “It’s research that will help humanitarian and other organizations systematically evaluate what programs are working and where there needs to be improvements.”
Dr. Miller is one of three... Read moreUMSN Faculty Publications Update (with video)
Oct 07, 2013Recent articles by UMSN faculty address potential opportunities in primary care from bullying to substance abuse.
UMSN is well-represented in the October issue of the Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Healthcare with contributions from two University of Michigan School of Nursing Clinical Associate Professor Stephen Strobbe, Ph.D., RN, and Clinical Instructor Ray Blush, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC. Dr. Strobbe’s recommendations in “Addressing substance use in primary care” suggest comprehensive ways nurse practitioners can have a positive effect on patients and... Read moreCongratulations to This Year’s UMHS/UMSN Poster Winners! (with video)
Sep 30, 2013Faculty, staff, and students share recent developments in nursing research, clinical practice, and innovation.
“These posters speak to important aspects of patient and family care, and they all work to elevate the practice,” says Marge Calarco, Ph.D., RN, University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) Chief of Nursing Services and U-M School of Nursing Adjunct Professor. “They also represent the teamwork across the School of Nursing and Health System.” The categories for the 2013 annual nursing poster session were Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Innovations, Research, and a People’... Read moreDean Potempa's Fall Newsletter: All the Important Conversations
Sep 27, 2013Nursing education expands in the era of health care reform.
Updates:Associate Professor Dr. Barbara Brush has been named the Carol J. and F. Edward Lake Term Clinical Professor, a position dedicated to advancing the science and practice of population health.Canceled: Dr. Peter Pronovost's talk in Ann Arbor, scheduled for Oct. 23.It's a meaningful time of year in the higher-education world, when our first-year nursing students arrive on campus to begin their studies. We also welcomed returning students, including the inspiring University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN)... Read more
Class of 1963: Alumna Combines Nursing Career with Life Adventures in Theater and in the Air
Sep 23, 2013“I had some really wonderful experiences throughout my nursing career, and it gave me flexibility for my family and my other interests.”
Cherill Wilcox Colson taught sailing, traveled as a TWA flight attendant, danced in musical productions, worked as a wardrobe mistress for a local theater company, and raised two children--in addition to her decades-long nursing career that began at the University of Michigan School of Nursing.
“When I did my psych training at Michigan, I chose the child psychiatric unit and that just hooked me,” says Dr. Colson, a member of UMSN’s Class of... Read more
Sexual Risk Reduction Program Seeks Facilitators
Sep 20, 2013¡Cuídate! is aimed at lowering rates of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections in Latino youths.
Update September 20, 2013: A fifth facilitator training session has been added. Orientation will take place on Oct. 15, with training days on Oct. 24 and 25. Representatives of interested agencies may apply here.
¡Cuídate! is an evidence-based program to reduce sexual risk among Latinos. It incorporates Latino culture to help youths make safer decisions about sex. While many sexual risk reduction programs are available, Cuídate is the first of its kind... Read more
Class of 1963: UMSN Alumna Reflects on 50 Years of Nursing as Milestone Reunion Nears
Sep 17, 2013“Every job I’ve had has been my favorite,” says Anne Quinn, when looking back at her 50-year career that remains active. “To be a nurse is both an honor and a privilege.”
Anne (Van Steenquist) Quinn, a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Nursing’s (UMSN) Class of 1963, is back in the classroom teaching future health care professionals. She works as a Standardized Patient Instructor for U-M Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.
“Communication is so important in the health care professions," says Quinn. "It’s important to use the communications... Read more
