General News

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) School of Nursing recently welcomed the Board of Visitors for an inside look at its high-tech clinical education facilities in the Learning Resource Center (LRC). Led by School of Nursing faculty and staff, five guided tour groups experienced a 12-room interactive journey designed to demonstrate how nursing […]

Bringing together alumni, faculty, healthcare leaders, and students, the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing hosted its 12th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on Thursday, October 22nd, at the Harris Alumni Center. The evening marked a significant milestone for the program. Originally established in 2011 as part of the School of Nursing Alumni Council (SONAC) Conference, the […]

Dr. Kelly Powers, PhD, RN, CNE, FNAP has been awarded a major federal grant expected to total nearly $2.8 million over four years from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention – Transition to Practice Program. Through the grant, Dr. Powers and her team will launch the Community Nurse […]

The School of Nursing is proud to announce that Dr. Charlene Whitaker-Brown, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC has been selected as a Fellow for the 2026 Class of Fellows of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (ADLN). This prestigious national honor recognizes distinguished nurse leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to their contributions to nursing education, research, […]

As flu season approaches, UNC Charlotte’s Student Health Center and School of Nursing have joined forces to protect campus health through a series of accessible, on-campus flu vaccine clinics. The initiative has already demonstrated significant impact, averaging around 100 vaccinations per clinic for students, faculty, and staff. Beyond safeguarding the campus community, the clinics provide […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing is proud to announce that Dr. Meredith Troutman-Jordan, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FGSA, has been appointed as an Associate Editor for Geriatric Nursing. Dr. Troutman-Jordan is a Professor in the School of Nursing at UNC Charlotte. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to gerontological research and nursing education. […]

SAVE THE DATE Join the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing for our Spring 2027 Nursing Career Expo! This premier event connects top-tier healthcare organizations with talented nursing students, prospective graduates, and alumni. Whether you are looking to launch your nursing career or recruit future healthcare leaders, this event offers key networking opportunities and recruitment channels. […]

Great news for Niner Nation! UNC Charlotte’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has officially joined the ranks of the nation’s top 50 public university nursing programs, placing No. 47 publicly and No. 75 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 rankings. Through a powerful combination of classroom learning, hands-on clinical practice, and internationally […]

Our AGACNP students are building confidence and clinical reasoning through hands-on critical care experiences that encourage psychological safety, deliberate practice, and real-world clinical decision-making. These experiences help prepare our future advanced practice nurses to think critically, communicate effectively, and deliver high-quality patient care. Join us on Thursday, September 3 at 10:00 AM for an informational […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing congratulates Dr. Katherine Shue-McGuffin, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CHSE, on her acceptance as a 2026 Interprofessional Global Summer Research Institute (SRI) Fellow. Selected through a highly competitive review process, Dr. Shue-McGuffin will participate in advanced training and mentorship focused on interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPECP) research. The Summer Research […]