Nursing News

Nursing expands experiential program to BryLin
2/12/21
The new Dedicated Education Unit provides students interested in mental health and substance abuse issues experience at the Buffalo hospital.
Nursing Ranked as Most Trusted Profession for 19th Straight Year
2/9/21
Nurses have maintained the number one spot in Gallup’s Most Honest and Ethical Professions Poll for the 19^th consecutive year.
Faculty, PhD Alumna Contributors to AJN Book of the Year Award Winner
2/5/21
Associate Professor Carla Jungquist and PhD alumna Rana Alameri were recognized for their contribution to a recently published psychiatric/mental health nursing book titled “Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing: From Suffering to Hope." The book was selected for a 2020 American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Award.
SON Diversity & Inclusion Committee: 2020 Activities and Initiatives
2/2/21
The Committee on Diversity and Inclusion shares their 2020 actions and initiatives to to address inequity and racism within the SON.
What nurses can do to promote heart health in the African American community
2/1/21
Here’s how you can use health promotion to empower individuals and communities to increase control over their own health through actions to prevent and control chronic disease.
UB nursing ranks 8th nationwide for online bachelor’s degree programs, according to U.S. News
1/28/21
Enrollment last year tripled despite obstacles created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing professor Kafuli Agbemenu receives CTSI funding for family planning intervention for African refugees
1/26/21
Kafuli Agbemenu, PhD, MPH, RN, CTN-A, School of Nursing assistant professor, has received researching funding from UB’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
Virtual forum called a success
1/22/21
More than 90% of faculty and students taking part in the fall Interprofessional Forum felt the session met the learning objectives, and more than half preferred the online format.
Meet Kristen Simon, MS ‘12, BS ‘06, CRNA: Lifelong learner and CRNA advocate
1/22/21
Kristen Simon, MS ‘12, BS ‘06, didn’t always know she wanted to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Here's how she found her calling.
Nursing Professor Suzanne Dickerson Co-Authors New Book on Phenomenological Research
1/21/21
UB School of Nursing Professor Suzanne Dickerson, PhD, RN, has partnered with a group of international scholars to launch a new book, “Doing Hermeneutic Phenomenological Research: A Practical Guide.”
Nursing students mix service with fun at Danceability
1/21/21
The special needs dance studio offered students an opportunity for community service with a public health focus.
UB students, faculty in health fields getting vaccinated
1/14/21
Those with frontline and other patient care responsibilities are among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
UB SON Celebrates Virtual 2020 Faculty and Staff Awards
1/6/21
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing celebrated its 2020 Faculty and Staff Awards on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 via Zoom.