SONvitals

Palliative Care Lecture: ‘Helping Families Make Decisions’

The Palliative Care Initiative within the Center for Equity in Aging presents “Chronic Medical Technology for Children: Helping Families Make Decisions,” noon-1 pm Monday, December 1 in Room N520 or via Zoom. Featuring Renee Boss, MD, MHS, the Rembrandt Foundation Professor of Pediatric Palliative Care and an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boss's research focuses on family-clinician communication and decision-making related to serious pediatric illness. She has published more than 100 articles and chapters on these topics, and her research has been funded by the NIH and the National Palliative Care Research Center.  

Institute for Policy Solutions to Launch Groundbreaking Campaign to Eliminate Health Inequities in the U.S.

The Institute for Policy Solutions (IPS) at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHSON) invites members of the media, healthcare and public health policymakers, nursing and medical health professionals, students, community advocates, and the public to join us noon-2 pm Wednesday, December 17 for the launch of Bridging Our Divide: Eliminating Health Inequities for a Healthier Nation: a bold new campaign to confront the systemic and structural health inequities that harm the health of people and communities across the country.

The launch will take place at an IPS-hosted convening in our nation’s capital, presented in-person and virtually, and will also mark the release of findings from the inaugural IPS National Health Inequities Survey. This groundbreaking annual survey is the first of its kind to measure how people living in the U.S. across diverse populations view and experience health inequities, offering critical insights to mobilize political will and guide evidence-based action for change.

Moderated by IPS Executive Director Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, RN, FAAN, Leona B. Carpenter Chair in Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health, JHSON, a distinguished panel of health and policy experts including Institute for Healthcare Improvement President and CEO, Sylvia Trent-Adams, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, ANEF; Steven Woolf, MD, MPH, a leading authority on the social determinants of health and health inequities in the United States; and Gregg Gonsalves, PhD, an internationally recognized health justice advocate and public health correspondent for The Nation will unpack the survey results and explore how they can drive urgent action and real solutions for eliminating health inequities as a fix for our broken health system.

“The IPS Bridging Our Divide campaign is about bringing together engaged voices from across our nation to advance collective action on nurse-driven, science-based solutions to end health inequities and build a healthier nation for all, says Ramos. “Together, we can defeat the harmful "winners and losers" zero-sum mindset that is holding our health system back from delivering optimal health for all. Our Dec. 17 launch and convening is essential for anyone committed to improving U.S. health outcomes for everyone. I invite you to join us.

Audience: All JHSON, Faculty, Public, Staff, Students Date/Time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (12:00 pm - 02:00 pm) Location: 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20001

Chill Vibes

Give yourself a break from end-of-semester deadlines and shake off the stress! De-Stress Move & Groove, 5-6 pm Thursday, December 4, is a fun, judgment-free Zumba session designed to boost your physical, emotional/ mental, and social well-being. This is for all JHU Learners & all abilities are welcome! Feinstone Hall, BSPH. For disability accommodations, contact Carol Spencer [email protected].

ICTR Team Science Workshop

"Collaboration and Conflict in Interdisciplinary Teams": Working across disciplines brings both opportunities and challenges, at times leading to gaps in understanding and conflict that can hinder innovation. This Zoom seminar, noon-1 pm Monday, December 15, offers actionable strategies to strengthen collaboration by improving cognitive and affective integration—building shared understanding, trust, and respect among diverse experts. We’ll discuss the importance of channeling disagreements into productive debate and deliberation, turning conflict into a driver of creativity and team success. Speaker: Laurie R. Weingart, PhD, Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory, Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business.

Dimensions of Nursing – Research Honors

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.

This month we are discussing the Research Honors program within the MSN Entry into Nursing program. 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 with current MSN Entry into Nursing students who have completed the Research Honors program to share their experiences and passions for nursing-led research.

Registration is required.

Audience:
Public, Staff

Date/Time:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (03:00 pm - 04:00 pm)

Advanced Practice Application Zoom Drop-In Session

Join us Thursday, December 4 during the Advanced Practice Zoom Drop-In to ask specific questions you have about the application process. Whether you have questions about how to efficiently submit your official transcripts to NursingCAS, Transcript Entry, References, Resume/CV, or program-specific requirements, Admissions will be available to answer your specific questions to help you be the most competitive applicant. Programs being covered include: • DNP Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • DNP Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner • DNP Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner • DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner • DNP Pediatric Dual Primary/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner • Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Audience: Public, Staff Date/Time: Thursday, December 4, 2025 (03:00 pm - 04:00 pm)

Connect on Disability Research

Audience: All JHSON