SONvitals

Welcome, Shanae Ford!

Shanae Ford joins the SON this week as simulations operations assistant. She joins the team with a strong background as an ICU certified nursing assistant (CNA), bringing valuable experience in critical care. Welcome, Shanae!

Thought Leadership

Dean Sarah Szanton and Executive Vice Dean Robert Atkins are challenging the status quo in the Stanford Social Innovation Review—calling for nursing education that centers on equity, community, and real-world care.

This is what it looks like when Hopkins nurses lead change.

June SON Birthdays

Happy June Birthday to Subhash Aryal, Lesa Bain, Nina Baltimore, Debbie Band, Melanie Branagan, Charlene Camponeschi, Amber Clough, Jennifer Dotzenrod, Lia Escobar Acosta, Colleen Goode, Melissa Hunter, Michelle Kessler, Brandon LeBlanc, Junxin Li, Daniel Martinez, Josephine McKinley, Alexander Murphy, Katherine Ornstein, Venessa Owusu-Agyemang, Pedro Robles, Martha Saylor, and Sibyl Snow!

Faculty Promotions

Drs. Nada Lukkahatai, Michelle Patch, and Janiece Taylor have been promoted to associate professor. “This is a momentous achievement and we are so grateful and proud to have them as part of our SON community,” Dean Sarah Szanton said in announcing the promotions. Congratulations to all!

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

Audience:
Public, Students

Date/Time:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (03:00 pm – 04:00 pm)

In-Person Tour and Information Session

Join a small group of prospective students for an information session highlighting academic programs and opportunities available at JHSON.  The information session, led by an admissions officer, will be followed by a walking tour of the campus. Registration required and only one guest is permitted to attend with you. Audience: Public Date/Time: Friday, August 8, 2025 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) Location: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing 525 N Wolfe St Rm Tbd Baltimore, MD 21205 United States

Welcome, Michelle Fernandez!

Michelle Fernandez recently joined the SON as a simulation operations assistant, bringing with her a background in biology and relocating from Southern Florida. Welcome, Michelle!