The Latest News from the School of Nursing

  • COVID brings isolation, loneliness to nursing homes
    8/25/23

    A new School of Nursing study says addressing the emotional needs of residents was as important as their physical care during the pandemic.

  • ‘Million Hearts’ initiative promotes heart health
    8/17/23

    A School of Nursing faculty member has revived the local arm of the CDC program, which brings health screenings to underserved areas.

  • Murphy family gift to address health inequities
    7/12/23

    The endowment from Tim and Vicki Murphy will support the Community Health Equity Research Institute and scholarships for nursing students. 

  • Susan Grinslade named American Academy of Nursing fellow
    7/6/23

    Grinslade’s work addresses health disparities and social determinants of health among underserved populations.

  • Susan Grinslade selected as AAN fellow
    6/29/23
    The American Nurses Association announced the induction of University at Buffalo School of Nursing clinical professor Susan Grinslade into its 2023 class of fellows.
  • HRSA awards additional funding for nurse anesthetist program
    6/20/23
    The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has received four years of additional funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through the Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships Program. The $79,000 award will provide direct support to qualifying nurse anesthetist students.
  • Nursing students, faculty recognized by professional nurses organization
    6/15/23
    Iota Eta Eta celebrated nursing students and educators at their first annual scholarship dinner in May.
  • Student receives scholarship award from national holistic nurses organization
    6/14/23
    Michelle Kober, a second-year nursing PhD student, was one of three recipients of the 2023 Bea Alley Commemorative Scholarship Award for Students. The award was presented by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) in Orlando, Florida, during their annual conference in early June.
  • UB experts available to discuss wildfire smoke
    6/8/23

    Experts can address health impacts, how pollution spreads, disaster resilience and more.

  • Helping students handle patient deaths
    6/5/23

    A patient simulation program for UB nursing students prepares them to deal with a sensitive, but common, workplace experience.

  • Students, alumni advocate for certified registered nurse anesthetists in Albany
    5/18/23
    University at Buffalo nurse anesthesia students and faculty, along with other certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) met with State Senators and Assemblymembers in the state capitol on May 10 to support scope of practice legislation for CRNAs. 
  • Gov. Hochul signs key nursing simulation legislation
    5/15/23
    Governor Hochul today signed legislation to allow nursing students to complete up to one-third of their required clinical work in a high-quality simulation environment. 
  • Faculty research award renamed in honor of Grace Dean
    5/12/23
    Kafuli Agbemenu, along with other faculty and staff, were recognized for their contributions to the School of Nursing on May 12 during a ceremony held annually during National Nurses Week.
  • 2023 School of Nursing Awards
    5/5/23
    We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 University at Buffalo School of Nursing awards.
  • A conversation with Dean Wysocki
    5/1/23

    The dean of the School of Nursing talks with UBNow about her vision for the school and increasing the presence of students and faculty in the community.

  • Tips for a Good Night's Rest
    4/28/23
    Quality sleep is crucial for physical, cognitive and psychosocial well-being -- it helps us to make better decisions, and enhances our mood and energy levels. PhD alumna and sleep researcher Misol Kwon shares her tips for a good night's rest.
  • UB grad programs among top in U.S. News rankings
    4/25/23

    Dozens of schools and programs are among the nation's best, according to the latest rankings.

  • 10th Annual Research Day Poster Awards
    4/21/23
    The University at Buffalo School of Nursing community disseminated their scholarly work during the School’s Annual Research Day on April 21, 2023. Researchers were recognized for outstanding work in a range of topics with implications in health care practice and policy, community health and nursing education, demonstrating the breadth and depth of nursing knowledge generation. 
  • PhD Alumnus selected as Fulbright Scholar
    3/24/23
    Salah Al-Zaiti, PhD ’13, MS ’10, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to conduct research abroad. He will travel to Jordan as part of his award.
  • Federal funding to support mobile health unit
    3/24/23

    The unit will be based in Buffalo’s Seneca Babcock neighborhood and will also operate in other medically underserved communities in WNY.