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‘A Great Example’

Gurtler Scholar Tara Taylor speaks from experience, as a researcher, as a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, as a patient, and now as a nurse. In remission from cancer, Taylor has been given more time. As a member of the MSN (Entry into Nursing) program, she’s not wasting a second of it. Meet her in the Winter 2025 issue of Johns Hopkins Nursing magazine.

JHU Survey on Sexual Misconduct

JHSON students: We need your input and perspective to ensure a safe JHSON community experience. Please participation in the JHU student survey on campus climate and sexual misconduct (sent from [email protected]), which closes on December 18.

Tops of 2025

It was another big year for the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. We were once again named a top nursing school in the country and one of the top nursing schools in the world. Students, meanwhile, took part in programs at the policy, community, and global levels, and faculty members jumped on the podcast to discuss their work and trending topics. Take a look at some of 2025’s On the Pulse highlights.

Registration for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Winter Institute Is still Open

Designed for busy working professionals and students, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Winter Institute allows you to complete credit or noncredit courses in a short period of time. These courses offer the convenience of a condensed schedule as well as flexibility of location, with most available online and some on campus. Choose from courses focused on a wide range of topics and taught by our world-renowned faculty. Winter Institute courses cover several public health disciplines including biostatistics, epidemiology, international health, environmental health sciences, molecular microbiology and immunology, health policy and management, reproductive health, and more. Courses range from one day to two weeks in length during January Intersession, from Friday, Jan. 2, to Friday, Jan. 16. JHU employees may benefit from tuition remission. The flexible course format offers students:

• Credit or noncredit courses
• Condensed course formats from one day to two weeks
• Industry-leading courses, on campus or online
• Bloomberg School faculty instruction

Enroll today. Audience: All JHSON, Faculty, Public, Staff, Students

Mastering the Virtual Interview and Finalizing Your Application: MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program

As you finalize the finishing touches on your application for the MSN (Entry into Nursing) program, you may have questions about the Virtual Interview/Video Essay. Learn how our current students prepared for the Virtual Interview/Video Essay, and some additional tips from Admissions Officers about this aspect of the application. insights to help you present your best self. Don't miss this chance to prepare and enhance your application! Audience: Public, Staff Date/Time: Thursday, January 8, 2026 (03:00 pm - 04:00 pm)

Dimensions of Nursing – Institute of Planetary Health

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 Institute for Planetary Health at Johns Hopkins University. 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 leaders in planetary health at the School of Nursing.

Audience:
Public, Staff

Date/Time:
Monday, January 12, 2026 (03:00 pm - 04:00 pm)