School of Nursing

Nursing is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding career. The first challenge? Getting through nursing school. Current student Janet Chan shares her insights after her first semester as a nursing student.

"Global health in nursing does not only involve an international experience; rather, it is an essential aspect in nursing that involves cultural competence and mutual respect for all persons. Whether overseas or within one's own community, nurses can practice global health by providing holistic care to underserved and diverse populations." -Lia Mistretta

"As a DNP nurse anesthesia student, it is important to learn clinical skills, we well as teaching skills. On a recent medical volunteer trip, I was given the opportunity to teach nurse practitioner students about airway management. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, both students’ clinical skills improve." -Melanie Schutt

"Volunteer work at a food shelter in Israel!" -Abby Fain

"Having the opportunity to be mentored by one of the most people-centered and greatest nurse/clinical instructor, while also meeting some of my best friends, and practicing at a nationally top-ranked, best hospital. I can't think of a better time to be a student nurse." -Kayla Shoemaker

"My children deserve this award! Their patience allowed me to figure out 'new' UB SON life, and quickly turn the dining room into COVID-19 'homeschooling'/Senior semester. With their support, I have been able tofinish 64 hours of virtual clinical hours and prepare for our final, along sidethem at the table. Chloe and Cain are the reason I applied for the ABS program, and ironically, their love and support will be the reason I will finish. They motivate me everyday toward my goal of Pediatric Critical Care RN." 

“As nurses, we don’t just take care of patients – we make important decisions, guided by research evidence, that positively impact the lives of our patients and their families. The research we do supports the care that we provide.  As researchers, and the most direct caregivers, Nurses play the most vital role in continuously striving to make healthcare the best it can be for all patients.” -Yu-Ping Chang

 "I love this photo of my mom, my inspiration to become a nurse, because it shows how happy she is doing whatever she could to brighten her patients'day. It's 1995 and she is pregnant with me, doing a fashion show for residents of a nursing home!" -Natalie Argueta

"In times of stress, yoga keeps me balanced and strong. My body loves the movement and my mind loves the stillness." -Jessica Nguyen. 

"Nursing has a long history of advocacy on behalf of both our patients andourselves of which I am proud to be a part of. I feel our professional responsibility for advocacy stretches beyond the bedside, and we must stay engaged in the political process to shape policy to improve the health of ourcommunities." -Samantha Auerbach.