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Seven esteemed faculty members and alumni from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) have been honored as fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. Induction into the Academy recognizes their commitment to nursing leadership and signifies a commitment to elevating the profession, influencing health care policy, and fostering advancements that shape the future of […] Continue reading

Faculty at the Center for Equity in Aging at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing partnered with researchers at University of Minnesota School of Public Health and Emory University Rollins School of Public Health to create StARS, the State Alzheimer’s Research Support Center. The initiative will create a new research support center for Alzheimer’s disease […] Continue reading

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing professor Kali Thomas, PhD, MA has been named the inaugural Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Professor in Aging and Community Health. Dr. Thomas joined the faculty in August 2023 as the Associate Director of Health Services Research in the Center for Equity in Aging. Her research examines the organization, delivery, and financing of […] Continue reading

INSIGHT into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, awarded the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) the HEED Award for the seventh consecutive year. Additionally, the American Association for Men in Nursing has named the school a “Best School for Men in Nursing” for the sixth consecutive year. The recognition highlights […] Continue reading

Five distinguished faculty members have recently been appointed to key leadership positions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Dr. Jason Farley has been named Associate Dean for Community Programs and Initiatives and Dr. Yvonne Commodore-Mensah has been appointed Associate Dean of Research. Additionally, Dr. Brigit VanGraafeiland, Dr. Tammy Slater, and Dr. Brenda Douglass have […] Continue reading

Economist Olga Yakusheva, PhD will join the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing on July 1. She is an internationally recognized expert on the economic value of nursing and its contribution to patient, societal, and organizational outcomes. “Nursing is the core service of the entire health care system” says Dr. Yakusheva. “Much of our health care infrastructure […] Continue reading

A new report from R3: the Renewal, Resilience, and Retention of Maryland Nurses Initiative at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing revealed that organizations must address relationship dynamics between nurses and key stakeholders including leadership, peers, patients and themselves for nurses to thrive in the profession. “This report shines a light on the critical role […] Continue reading

QS World University Rankings has named the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) the No. 3 nursing school in the world for 2024. “We are committed to improving health and reducing health inequities around the world,” says JHSON Dean Sarah Szanton, PhD, RN, FAAN. “The ranking recognizes our global impact through the nurses we prepare, […] Continue reading

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing has been ranked the No. 1 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and No. 1 master’s (tied) by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. “Our community of leaders keep us top-ranked in the nation,” says Dean Sarah Szanton, PhD, RN, FAAN. “This recognition brings us ever closer to […] Continue reading

Dr. Kristen Brown, Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON), has been appointed to the position of Associate Dean for Simulation and Immersive Learning. Dr. Brown has served in the interim role since October 2023. “Dr. Brown is an innovative leader in the simulation and immersive learning sector,” says Bob Atkins, PhD, […] Continue reading