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Dimensions of Nursing – Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is committed to highlighting the experiences, research, and practice of various identities belonging to our nursing community. It is a priority for us to amplify the voices belonging to underrepresented communities while providing equitable and accessible opportunities for education and healthcare within our Nursing programs.

For this month, we are Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at JHSON. Each month will highlight diverse and unique populations within our community. Alexander Murphy, assistant director of Admissions for diversity initiatives and recruitment, will facilitate a discussion among current students and faculty who are involved in advocacy and policy from a nursing perspective.

Registration is required

Learn More: Impacts & Implications of Federal Policy Shifts

The Dean’s Office shares a reminder of two optional opportunities Wednesday, June 18 for staff to hear more about the implications of the federal policy shifts on JHU and SON’s budgets.

• 9:30-10:30AM – JHU Community Updates: University Budget & Financial Outlook
  University leaders will share information about the university’s financial position in light of federal policy shifts and JHU’s recent budget actions as part of the Community Updates virtual briefing series. Community members are invited to submit questions in advance to [email protected]. JHED login required 

• 1:30-2:15PM – SON Townhall

Our SON Townhall will be a budget and planning forum for SON staff members. Faculty recently had a similar forum. There will be a brief presentation followed by discussion and Q&A. Staff are encouraged to submit questions in advance of the forum via our Townhall survey.

Dean Szanton Joins Research!America Board of Directors

Congratulations to Dean Sarah Szanton, recently elected to the board of directors of Research!America, a nonprofit alliance that advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all! Joining Dr. Szanton as new board members are Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, endowed professor of medicine and professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco, and editor in chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and the JAMA Network, and Garth Graham, director and global head of health care and public health for Google/YouTube. Each will serve a three-year term.

“Our Alliance will benefit greatly from their leadership, expertise, and insights,” said Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley. “I’m looking forward to working with them to champion medical and public health research and innovation.”

Together on Tuesday: Dance Fitness

Join the movement toward fun and better health noon-1 pm Tuesday, June 24 in Carpenter B.

ICU Rehab Conference

The 2025 Johns Hopkins ICU Rehab Conference (November 6-7, Turner Auditorium, 720 Rutland Avenue) will be focused on updates from the past year in adult ICU rehabilitation and will include poster, workshop, and networking sessions. Co-sponsored by JHSON.

Early bird discount and abstract deadline is June 30.

Conference highlights:

-Explore the latest research and evidence supporting the positive impact of early rehabilitation on ICU patients.

-Identify and discuss the complex barriers that have historically impeded the seamless integration of early rehabilitation. Learn strategies and best practices for streamlining processes and improving coordination among multidisciplinary teams.

-Highlight the importance of teamwork and communication across various clinical specialties. Showcase real-world examples of successful interdisciplinary initiatives that have driven positive patient outcomes.

-Discover innovative approaches that enhance patient engagement throughout the rehabilitation process.

Commitment to Excellence Award

Please join us in congratulating Sam Curriero, the recipient of the 2025 Commitment to Excellence Award—an annual honor that recognizes the exceptional contributions of full-time JHSON staff members who embody outstanding performance, initiative, integrity, and a deep commitment to excellence.

As a senior research program coordinator in the Center for Equity in Aging, Sam is responsible for monitoring, collecting, and organizing research data across multiple studies. Sam was nominated by colleagues who highlighted her unwavering dedication, positive leadership, and consistently excellent work. Congratulations also to our outstanding runners-up: Trevor Mitchell, Christine Baltimore, and Alexander Murphy. Thank you to all who submitted nominations and helped recognize the many staff members who make JHSON a stronger, more vibrant place to learn and work.

Research to Advocacy

Po-Jen Kung is a nursing PhD candidate at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, specializing in long-term care and pandemic prevention policy. His global advocacy work includes United Nations health policy initiatives and representing the Gerontological Society of America in bipartisan congressional meetings on research. He presents “From Evidence-based Research to Policy Advocacy,” noon-1 pm Wednesday, July 2, in Carpenter A.

Peer-to-Peer Nominations (May)

Congratulations to our Peer-to-Peer nominees for the month of April: Andy Branch, Jack Cassaro, Erin Sturgis, Florentina Costache, and Ebonie Pierce!

Jack is the random drawing winner and will receive a half-day of paid time off.

Practice, Policy, and Pride Party!