Welcome, John “Jack” Cassaro

Jack Cassaro joins the SON as the academic program administrator for the MSN programs. Jack comes to the School of Nursing as a seasoned education professional with over eight years of experience in administrative roles, student services, and program management within both university and high school environments. Please stop by and say to Jack—he will be in the Academic Affairs office S420. Welcome aboard, Jack!

Comings & Goings

Each month, we add new faces in key positions at JHSON. At the same time, we see favorite people leave for other opportunities. So, as the JHSON family welcomes Kimesha Grant (senior research program coordinator), Gauri Kore (research assistant), Ana Baez Mateo (research assistant), Cesar Nunez (assistant director for DNP Executive, PhD, and DNP/PhD recruitment), Marlene Otto (research program manager), Mayte Rodriguez (research assistant), and Olga Yakusheva (faculty), we also offer since appreciation and a fond farewell to Kristin Getz (senior grants and contracts analyst), Celia Johnson (senior research assistant), Julaya Lewis (community outreach specialist), Solaimon Turner (RAT Pack), and Zhiyuan Yu (research associate). Best wishes to all.

Third Thursdays with the ICTR

“How Can the Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) Help Research Teams?” The next Third Thursdays with the ICTR lecture, 1-2 pm Thursday, August 15, via Zoom, offers a summary of the many services the institute offers to help support the efficient development and effective implementation of high-quality scientific studies. To ensure that research teams may take full advantage of the institute’s support, Carol Kobrin, PhD, operations director of the ICTR Studio Program and manager of the ICTR Navigator Support Service, will discuss:

• what we are and who can use our services
• how to make a request and any related costs
• an overview of frequently requested ICTR services and cores

For questions, please contact Crystal Williams at [email protected]. Audience: All JHSON Date/Time: Thursday, August 15, 2024 (01:00 pm – 02:00 pm) Location: Zoom

DNP Pens Children’s Book

DNP/CNS alumnus Vanessa Abacan (advisor: Associate Professor Deborah Busch) has written a children’s book, Mommy’s Love Always and Forever, that has become a hot seller on Amazon.

Summer Research Issue

Catch up on a year’s worth of groundbreaking research from SON faculty, students, and alumni, plus more in Johns Hopkins Nursing magazine.

Admissions Workshop: Navigating NursingCAS: How to Be Competitive

Please join the recruitment team from the Office of Admissions for this interactive workshop (3-4 pm Wednesday, August 21) focusing on the application process for those applying to our nursing programs for the 2025 cohorts. The team will offer an overview of the NursingCAS system and also discuss how students can use their supplemental materials to be competitive during the admissions cycle. Audience: Public, Students Date/Time: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 (03:00 pm – 04:00 pm)

Monumental Vending Monthly Promo

For the month of August, get $1 off Karma Probiotic Water at the lower level vending.

Audience:
All JHSON