General News

UNC Charlotte’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program rose 58 spots to No. 54, its highest-ever ranking, in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released Sept. 24. “This ranking reflects the strong reputation of Niner nursing graduates among our peers regionally and nationally,” said Susan McLennon, director of UNC Charlotte’s School […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing proudly congratulates Charlene Whitaker-Brown, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CHFN, on receiving a prestigious scholarship from the Alzheimer’s Association to attend the 2024 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and the pre-conference workshop, Multi-Sector Collaboration to Train the Current and Future Dementia Workforce. This opportunity further highlights Dr. Whitaker-Brown’s […]

The School of Nursing congratulates Jyotsana Parajuli, PhD, MSG, RN, on securing two research grants, marking a major advancement in her work to enhance palliative care for older adults with cancer. The first of these is the R15 Grant from the National Institute of Aging (NIA). With this support, Dr. Parajuli will develop and validate […]

We are thrilled to share that two of our esteemed faculty members, Judith Cornelius PhD, MS, RN, ANEF, FAAN, and Florence Okoro, PhD,RN, have been featured in the Fall 2024 issue of the Tarheel Nurse for their insightful article titled “Fostering Global Learning Among DNP Students.” This article delves into how our Doctor of Nursing […]

Join us for informational sessions on the Advanced Clinical Concentrations available in our Master of Science in Nursing program at the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing. These concentrations include Family Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan (FNP) and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about these specialized pathways. DATE: […]

This summer, Dr. James Montegrico represented the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing at the 35th Sigma International Nursing Research Congress in Singapore. During the event, Dr. Montegrico participated in critical discussions with global leaders, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on advancements in nursing. In the Philippines, Dr. Montegrico delivered impactful presentations across multiple professional engagements. […]

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 […]