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Welcome, Matthew D’Angelo!

We are excited to announce that Dr. Matthew R. D'Angelo, DNP, CRNA, MHPE, MSS, FAANA, has joined the SON as the new program director for the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program. Dr. D'Angelo brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as division chief at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Division of Nurse Anesthesia, along with over 33 years of dedicated service. In addition to his academic achievements, he currently holds the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. Please join us in warmly welcoming him to the School of Nursing!

Caregiving Youth: A Call to Action for Research, Education, and Policy

In the U.S., over 6 million children and youth act as caregivers for older adults or siblings with chronic conditions. Research shows that caregiving responsibilities can affect students’ academic and mental health. Join the Center for Equity in Aging 9-11 am September 22 for a special hybrid event featuring JHSON alum Dr. Connie Siskowski and a distinguished panel of health care experts as they discuss education, research, and policy surrounding youth and child caregivers. Dr. Siskowski is the Founder and President of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, a national organization to advocate, support, and celebrate caregiving youth. ***The webinar link will be sent to all registered participants. See flyer for more details.  Audience: All JHSON Date/Time: Monday, September 22, 2025 (9-11 am) Location: 525 N Wolfe Street

Next ICTR Team Science Workshop Addresses Barriers to Building Psychological Safety

Join the ICTR at 1 pm Monday, September 8 for an interactive Team Science workshop, Building Psychological Safety: Identifying and Addressing Common Barriers, where you’ll discover:

• What psychological safety is and why it’s essential for learning, collaboration, and performance
• How individual, team, and organizational factors can either support or undermine it
• Evidence-based strategies you can immediately apply to reduce barriers and strengthen your team’s effectiveness

This session is ideal for researchers who work on or lead interdisciplinary teams—whether across schools, departments, fields of study, or in community-academic partnerships. Speaker: Stephanie Zajac, Ph.D., Program Director, Leadership Institute, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center For additional information, contact Ibrahim Bukhari at [email protected] Audience: Faculty, Staff Date/Time: Monday, September 8, 2025 (01:00 pm - 02:00 pm) Location: Zoom

Apply today: Storytelling Skill-Building Session

The Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy has created a cutting-edge skill-building curriculum to help public health and health professionals clearly and persuasively communicate complex health issues to the audiences who matter most—policymakers and the public. You'll hear from policymakers and experts in marketing, public relations, and communication science on what makes an effective story.  

In today’s climate, compelling communication isn’t optional—it’s essential. Learn to develop and tell stories that drive meaningful and lasting change.  

The virtual session runs from October 20-November 21 and features expert instructors, 1:1 coaching sessions, applied practice experience, and the opportunity to earn continuing education credits.

Audience: Faculty, Staff

Level Up Your Research Skills: Register Now for the Advanced Topics in Clinical Research Course

The Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) is excited to invite you to a new, advanced-level course. Advanced Topics in Clinical Research, a dynamic, two-day, in-person course, taking place Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24, is designed for clinical research professionals looking to deepen their knowledge in areas such as ethical conduct, task management, contracting, budgeting, REDCap, inspections, and more. Led by seasoned experts, this hands-on training offers practical tools you can apply immediately to enhance your research practice. View the agenda and speakers here. The registration fee is $2,250 and tuition remission is accepted. Click here to register. Secure your spot today and take your clinical research expertise to the next level! For questions, contact Anthony Keyes at [email protected]. Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students Date/Time: Tuesday, September 23 (9 am-5 pm) Location: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Carpenter B

Isabel Hampton Robb Lecture Series: Fifty Years of Trying to Get It Right

Deborah Gross is a renowned expert in behavioral health, best known for developing and scaling the Chicago Parent Program (CPP), an evidence-based parenting intervention created with Black/African-American and Latino families from low-income communities. CPP is now used in 25 states and Washington DC across schools, early childhood programs, and mental health settings. She holds joint appointments at Johns Hopkins in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and in Mental Health at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. A Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow, Dr. Gross has received multiple honors, including the American Academy of Nursing Edge Runner award and induction into the Sigma Theta Tau Researchers Hall of Fame. She has authored over 150 publications focused on parenting, child mental health, and equitable, community-based interventions, and serves on the editorial board of Research in Nursing & Health. Connecting the present to the past, the Isabel Hampton Robb lecture recognizes the achievement of a JHSON faculty member at the highest level, taking into account not only past eminence and track record, but also the potential for ongoing excellence. Audience: All JHSON Date/Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (noon-1 pm) Location: 525 N. Wolfe St. Carpenter Room A

AcademyHealth: Health Policy Orientation

Are you ready to amplify your impact on health policymaking? This fall, join us in-person at AcademyHealth’s Washington DC office for the Health Policy Orientation. Amid significant policy shifts transforming the health care system, this Orientation offers essential knowledge and skills to engage in today’s complex health policy environment and contribute to meaningful change. With presentations from leading experts, interactive panels, and small group discussions, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of health policymaking and walk away with practical tools to navigate the process and advance your goals. Participation is limited to 50 people to foster meaningful collaboration, peer exchange, and engagement with faculty. Agenda: https://academyhealth.org/page/2025-hpo-agenda Audience: Faculty

Welcome, Macy Young!

Macy Young, MSPH, joins SON Neighborhood Care Pathways this week as senior research coordinator. Macy brings experience from two Johns Hopkins clinical trials—Making Engagement Meaningful through Organized, Regular Interaction (“MEMORI”) Corps and Maximizing Independence at Home (“MIND at Home”). She will coordinate research piloting a tiered-care navigation model supporting healthy aging in East Baltimore’s resource-limited neighborhoods. Welcome, Macy!

Virtual Information Session: Post-Degree Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Join our virtual information session (Thursday, September 18) designed for students interested in our Post-Degree Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program. The event will be followed by a question and answer session with the track director, current student, and admissions officer. Registration is required. Audience: Public, Students Date/Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025 (07:00 pm - 08:00 pm)

Virtual Information Session: DNP Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track

Join our virtual information session designed for students interested in our DNP Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track. The event will be followed by a question and answer session with the track director, current student, and admissions officer. Registration is required. Audience: Public, Students Date/Time: Tuesday, October 7 (7-8 pm)

Chat Session for MSN Entry into Nursing

The online chat is a great way to ask any questions you may have, or see other questions being asked that you may not have thought to ask yourself. An abundance of information is discussed and we hope you will join us. Be sure your computer has Java properly installed and enabled, and your pop up blocker is turned off in order to successfully log into the chat. Chat sessions will become active 15 minutes before the start time to allow students to join. Registration required.

Audience:
Public

Date/Time:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (03:00 pm - 04:00 pm)

10/25 MSN Entry into Nursing Open House

The Office of Admissions will host an Open House for prospective students interested in our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Entry into Nursing program. The event will include a question and answer session with faculty, current students, admissions, financial aid, an immersive simulation demonstration, and interactive course sampling to showcase our enhanced nursing education.

One guest is permitted to join each prospective student for this event. 

Please keep your email and phone number up-to-date with us so that we can keep you updated with detailed event information.

Audience:
Public

Date/Time:
Saturday, October 25, 2025 (08:30 am - 12:30 pm)

Location:
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing 525 N Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21205 United States

Virtual Information Session: DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and DNP Pediatric Dual Primary/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner tracks

Join our virtual information session designed for students interested in our DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and DNP Pediatric Dual Primary/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner tracks. The event will be followed by a question and answer session with the track director, current student, and admissions officer.

Registration is required.

Audience:
Public, Students

Date/Time:
Monday, October 6, 2025 (07:00 pm - 08:00 pm)