General News

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 […]

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 thrilled to announce Melinda Pierce as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award from the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing Alumni Chapter. Her professional journey stands as an inspiration for current and future nurses, reflecting our values as an institution. Melinda expressed deep gratitude for the honor, calling it one of the highlights […]

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 […]