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May JHSON Birthdays!

Happy May Birthday to faculty and staff members Jennifer Bennett, Adam Bocek, Debbie Busch, Theresa Cannone, Rita D’Aoust, Terica Dorsey, Janice Dugbartey, Kelly Gleason, Nancy Goldstein, Rochelle Hall, Domonique Harris, Tammy Hubbe, Caroline Kennedy, Shellybright Manga, Laura Maus, Su McAvinue, Kennedy McDaniel, Kimberly McIltrot, Monette McKinnon, Jennifer Milesky, Renee Mitchell-Matsuyama, Nicole Mollenkopf, JD Murphy, Brenda Nettles, Philip Okonkwo, Grace Ryan, Donovan Stannard, Nakia Taylor, Cecilia Tomori, and Christal White! Best wishes to all.

New Issue Arrives

The Spring 2025 issue of Johns Hopkins Nursing magazine introduces students reflecting upon their journeys to and through the Johns Hopkins Master’s (Entry into Nursing) program. Among them is Favour Oloriegbe, president of the Fellowship of Christian Nurses at Johns Hopkins. She is not overly concerned that others might not agree with, understand, or even necessarily welcome her open faith, echoing one of her dad’s favorite lines: “No one is ever going to resist kindness.”

Peer-to-Peer Nominations (April)

Congratulations to our Peer-to-Peer nominees for the month of April: Craig DeMallie, Francesca Henry, Brandon LeBlanc, Michelle Hanna, Theresa Cannone, Anne Scoufalos, Jack Cassaro, and Michelle Hanna! Theresa Cannone is the random drawing winner and will receive a half-day of paid time off.

International Scholarship

Join the Center for Global Initiatives from 1-2 pm on Wednesday, May 14 in JHSON N420 as its International Visiting PhD Students and Scholars present a bit about their backgrounds, research, and current work. CGI will also acknowledge the JHSON faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond to make this past year’s International Visitors program successful; we are immensely grateful for your contributions. Light food and drinks will be served. RSVP directly on the calendar invitation.

Health Research Day at Eager Park

The Recruitment Innovation Unit within the School of Medicine is gearing up for its annual Clinical Trials Day celebration, 11 am-2 pm Saturday, May 17 at Eager Park. This event is a celebration of the community doing its part by participating in research. This is a free, family friendly event, with activities such a bounce house, a DJ, a photo booth, lots of prizes/ giveaways, and food. We also invite other research teams so that they can engage with the community, highlight their studies, or disseminate any study findings. This year’s highlights the Research Saves Lives Campaign, spreading awareness on how research is funded and conducted, and the value it brings to our everyday lives. 

Virtual Information Session – DNP Advanced Practice Nurse Anesthesia Track

Join our virtual information session 7-8 pm Wednesday, May 28 for students interested in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia track. This is a great opportunity to hear from the track director, gain insights into admissions requirements, and connect with a current student who will share experiences in the program. Audience: Public, Students

Speak Up – the Importance of Advocacy and Policy in Nursing

The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is dedicated to celebrating the diverse experiences, research, and practices within our vibrant nursing community. We are committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups and ensuring equitable and accessible opportunities in education and health care through our programs.

 We invite you to join the Office of Admissions for our next Dimensions of Nursing Virtual Information Session on Tuesday, May 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. This session topics is Speak Up: The Importance of Advocacy and Policy in Nursing. Each month, we shine a spotlight on unique and diverse populations within our community. For this discussion, Alexander Murphy, Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, will facilitate a discussion among current students and faculty who are involved in advocacy and policy from a nursing perspective.

2025 SON Student Leadership Award Recipients

Congratulations to all of our winners!

Please join the Student Affairs team in congratulating our 2025 Student Leadership and SOURCE Excellence in Community Service Awards recipients! 

Audience:
All JHSON

IPS Convenings: The Boundaries of Health

Debating the ROI of Programs and Policies that Integrate Social and Clinical Care

The new Trump administration is pursuing intense transformation of how our government works. One of the administration’s stated goals, “Make America Healthy Again, includes objectives that will require new thinking about preventing and treating chronic illnesses and eliminating health inequities. This dynamic panel discussion will debate the philosophical, financial and health implications of a reimagined health care system that pushes the boundaries of traditional care to include investments in mitigating harmful social determinants of health—an approach that has supporting and opposing views.

Support for an integration of social and clinical care argues that combining healthcare services with social support systems—such as housing, nutrition, and transportation—can lead to better health outcomes by treating patients holistically, while also reduce long-term healthcare costs by preventing chronic conditions, reducing hospital admissions, and promoting overall well-being. Opposing views, however, raise concerns about the logistical challenges, increased costs in the short-term, and the difficulty in coordinating diverse systems.

Don’t miss this timely debate featuring some of the leading thinkers on this topic.

IPS Convenings: This series brings distinguished expert guests to the Institute for Policy Solutions to explore, illustrate, and amplify the transformative effects of employing a Nurse-Driven Model of Care to eliminate inequities in health care and health. Collectively, the series highlights the nine components of the Nurse-Driven Model of Care and how the model can reform our health care system by providing a mix of social and clinical care that ensures optimum health for everyone. Audience: All JHSON Date/Time: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (01:00 pm – 02:30 pm) Location: Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20003

Presentation for SON Faculty Candidate for Nurse Anesthetist-DNP Program-Dr. Sharon Thomas

Faculty Candidate Presentation for Nurse Anesthetist-DNP Program

Sharon Thomas, PhD, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Veterans Administration Maryland Medical Center

Washington, DC

Presentation:

“Opioid Sparing Anesthesia

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | ZOOM

https://jhuson.zoom.us/j/94652935005?pwd=YRHGHruRKNsQRhPIq1EkoEI7LjpNIb.1

Password: 405574

Audience:
Faculty, Staff, Students