School of Nursing

Ushering in New Horizons in Nursing Science

UB Nursing’s first wet lab expands research in molecular biology, biochemistry and anatomy, placing the school among few nursing programs with dedicated lab facilities.

Stronger Connections, Better Care

11/7/25

UB researchers found that communication between administrators and frontline staff is key to improving post-hospital care for people without stable housing.

Bringing Vaccines to Where Kids Live and Learn

10/20/25

New York Health Foundation grant expands mobile vaccination initiative, improving childhood vaccine access across Western New York.

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The Pulse of Nursing at UB

School of Nursing News

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UB Nursing Environmental Health Researcher Receives Top Honors at International Cardiovascular Nursing Conference
4/8/26
Daniel Jackson Smith, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, received first place in the Original Research category at the Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association’s 32^nd Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium.
UB expert on eating disorders to lobby for federal funding
4/7/26
Nursing professor Alyssa Hamel will advocate for more funding on Capitol Hill as part of National Eating Disorder Advocacy Day.
UB schools among best in U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings
4/7/26
UB professional schools and programs are among the best in the nation according to the magazine's new rankings of the nation’s Best Graduate Schools.

Blog: The Nurses Report

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Undergraduate Advising: Frequently Asked Questions
3/30/26
Academic advising plays a central role in your success at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing. Whether you’re enrolled in the traditional BS in Nursing, the accelerated BS in Nursing or the RN to BS program, the Office of Student Services is here to help you stay on track and make informed decisions about your education.
Four Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My DNP
3/20/26
Emily Vezina, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-BC, offers advice for students planning to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
Eating Disorders: Myths and Realities
2/20/26
Alyssa Hamel, DNP, PMHNP-BC, RN, director of UB School of Nursing’s Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program, draws on her clinical expertise and research to address common misconceptions about eating disorders.

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