General News

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. […]

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Lufei Young has been named a Co-Investigator on a prestigious NIH NINR R21 research grant award. The project, titled “Patient Activation, Cognition, and Self-Management for LVADs,” is awarded under the grant number NINR1R21NR020646 – 01A1. This research will explore critical aspects of patient activation, cognitive function, and self-management […]

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 […]

We are excited to announce that Dr. Meredith-Troutman Jordan has been awarded a grant from South Piedmont AHEC. This grant will create a pathway for Clinical Instructor Partners to advance their education to an MSN in Education at UNC Charlotte. Congratulations, Dr. Troutman-Jordan, on this outstanding achievement! Your dedication to nursing education is truly inspiring.

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 delighted to announce that Dr. Meredith Troutman-Jordan (PI), in collaboration with nursing leaders at Stanly Community College, have been awarded a $50,000 grant from NC AHEC for “Project EARN.” This grant will support the development of new pathways to degree completion for rural Associate Degree Nursing graduates, aiming to enhance educational opportunities and […]

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jyotsana Parajuli (PI) and Dr. Job Chen (CO-I), along with their team, have been awarded the prestigious NIH NIA R15 Research Award for their project titled “Development and Initial Validation of a Palliative Care Readiness Tool for Older Adults with Cancer.” This three-year study aims to develop a […]

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 […]