General News

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing is proud to highlight one of our outstanding students, Alnesha “Mollie” Speight, a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student set to graduate in August 2024. Speight has been recognized for her dedication and academic excellence by receiving the 2024 Jane Link Spring Scholarship from the Metrolina Coalition of Nurse […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing (SON) received $2,457,435 from the UNC System Office to expand and enroll more nursing students. This funding results from the NC legislature’s efforts to increase nursing degree completions throughout North Carolina. The SON plans to introduce an accelerated second-degree option for students who have already completed a non-nursing degree […]

Please join us for informational sessions about the AG-ACNP Program, offered by the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing, on the following dates: Zoom link: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/my/awiniger Meeting ID: 664 103 0879 For more information, please contact the following faculty members: Tonya Anderson PHD, RN, FNP-BC, AGACNP, CNE Advanced Clinical Coordinator Amy Winiger, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC, FACC AGACNP Clinical […]

We are excited to announce that Ashlynn Patterson, a student in the Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) program at UNC Charlotte School of Nursing, has been selected for the prestigious Atrium Health Medical Critical Care Fellowship. A Competitive Process Ashlynn was chosen from a competitive pool of candidates, including those from top programs […]

Congratulations to Rebekah Overcash and Maya Dove, recipients of the DAISY Spring 2024 Nurse Educator and Student Nurse awards, respectively! Rebekah Overcash’s impact on her students is undeniable, with over half of the nominations highlighting her outstanding influence. Well done, Rebekah! Maya Dove’s commitment to exceptional clinical skill and compassionate care sets a high standard […]

A Dynamic Duo in Nursing Twins Re’lyn and Reyna Harper will complete bachelor’s degrees from the School of Nursing this weekend. And then the dynamic duo will start their professional nursing careers working at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist in Winston Salem, North Carolina; Re’lyn in medical-surgical and Reyna in the NICU. Learn more about these […]

The School of Nursing proudly continues to collect accolades, illustrating our commitment to excellence in education and service. We are excited to announce that several members of our faculty and staff have been recognized by the College Nominations, Awards, and Elections Committee (CNAEC) for their contributions to our department and the College of Health and […]

We’re excited to share that UNC Charlotte Junior, Jalen London, has been chosen for the prestigious Amgen Scholars program. This summer, Jalen will continue his research at Harvard University, building on his work from last summer under the mentorship of Professor Suzanne Walker. London said his love for biochemical research began his freshman year at […]

We’re thrilled to announce Ashton Atmore as one of UNC Charlotte’s Staff Employees of the Year for Innovation. His dedication to fostering innovative spaces has made a profound impact on our campus community. Reflecting on his journey, Ashton considers his greatest achievement to be the moment he witnessed the lightbulb in students’ heads go off […]

We are thrilled to announce a historic achievement for the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing! For the first time, every student from the December graduation cohort passed the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) on their first attempt! This milestone marks a significant moment in our program’s history. The NCLEX exam is renowned for its rigor […]