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by Isaiah Griffin When Charlene Whitaker-Brown, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CHFN is not educating future nurses in the undergraduate program or inspiring graduate nursing students towards advanced practice, she is maintaining her private practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and fulfilling her scholarly commitments. While many might take time to rest and recuperate from such […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing would like to highlight one of our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students, Diane Holmes, MSN, FNP-BC, CHFN, on the successful defense of her DNP project, “Improving Clinician Self-Efficacy When Caring for the Cardio-Obstetric Patient Admitted to the Hospital,” on Monday, March 24, 2025. In addition to this milestone, […]

by Isaiah Griffin As part of its recent expansion, the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing is introducing virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance students’ learning experiences. Before implementing VR, the school carefully developed strategies to maximize its effectiveness. In mid-February, a group of undergraduate nursing students were selected to participate in a pilot program featuring […]

UNC Charlotte’s Susan Lynch, PhD, RN, CNE and Melinda Pierce, MSN, RN, CHSE played a key role in this year’s NC AHEC Scholars Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Conference, hosted by the College of Health and Human Services last month. Lynch and Pierce led three waves of students through engaging simulation (SIM) activities, providing hands-on learning […]

UNC Charlotte’s School of Nursing faculty members Kelly Powers, PhD, RN, CNE, FNAP, Katherine Shue-McGuffin, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and Kathleen S. Jordan, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, ENP-C, SANE-P, FAEN, FAANP, have been awarded a Sigma Theta Tau International Small Grant to support their research in interprofessional education (IPE). Their proposal, “Innovations in Training: Developing SIM-IPE […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing proudly congratulates Jyotsana Parajuli, PhD, MGS, RN, on receiving the Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) 2025 Aging/Gerontology Research Interest and Implementation Group Rising Investigator Award. This prestigious recognition honors Dr. Parajuli’s dedication to advancing aging and gerontology research. She was awarded at the SNRS 39th Annual Conference in this […]

by Isaiah Griffin This past weekend, the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) hosted its annual Psych Retreat, a vital gathering for nurses and healthcare professionals dedicated to psychiatric and mental health care. This event offers an invaluable platform to delve into emerging trends, best practices, treatment approaches, and policies shaping the future of mental health […]

SAVE THE DATE The Spring 2025 School of Nursing Career Expo is your chance to connect with top employers, explore career opportunities, and take the next step in your nursing journey. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or seasoned professional, this event is designed to support your goals and aspirations. 📅 Date & Time: Monday, […]

by Isaiah Griffin UNC Charlotte’s Online Master’s in Nursing program has climbed to No. 21 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs, advancing five spots from its 2024 ranking. The rankings are based on performance across five key areas: engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer assessment, services and technologies, […]

We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students who excelled in nursing research and scholarship at the Fall 2024 Nursing Research Symposium. This event was hosted by the Gamma Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. First Place Award Alisha Patel, Ashleigh Elvir, and Rachel Jarrell of […]