General News

We are thrilled to announce a historic achievement for the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing! For the first time, every student from the December graduation cohort passed the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) on their first attempt! This milestone marks a significant moment in our program’s history. The NCLEX exam is renowned for its rigor […]

We’re excited to announce our new Collaboration with DaVita Dialysis Centers of Mecklenburg County! Approximately 20 centers will be sending nurses and patient care technicians to our Learning Resource Center for advanced simulation training. This collaboration aims to equip up to 100 DaVita employees with the critical skills to respond to emergency dialysis patients. The first live […]

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Jyotsana Parajuli as the Editor of the Southern Connections, the official newsletter of the Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS). Dr. Parajuli’s tenure is set for two years, spanning from 2024 to 2026. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the society’s commitment to fostering excellence in […]

Exciting news for UNC Charlotte! The university has once again solidified its position among the top-tier institutions for online education. According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees rankings, UNC Charlotte ranks No. 7 in the nation, marking its third consecutive year in the top 10. This recognition highlights UNC Charlotte’s […]

We are excited to congratulate  one of our School of Nursing faculty members, Dr. Kelly Powers! Kelly Powers PhD, RN, CNE has been approved as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in Nursing. Recognized for her outstanding achievements in the field, Powers is set to join the Class of 2024 at […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing is offering informational sessions about the AG-ACNP Program on the following dates: Zoom link: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/6641030879  Meeting ID: 664 103 0879

Congratulations to Amy Winiger, DNP, ACNP-BC, FACC, for presenting groundbreaking results on cardiogenic shock at the Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery conference in Coquimbo, Chile, on December 1, 2023. Winiger currently serves as the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing’s AGACNP Program Coordinator and her expertise and dedication continue to make waves in the […]

With just a few days until commencement, Anna Linton isn’t sure what to do with her newly found free time.  Linton jump-started her college career as a high school junior. At 16, she transferred to Levine Middle College, which allows students to earn college credit while in high school. After completing high school and earning […]

We are excited to announce and extend congratulations to three members of our school of nursing faculty! Judith Cornelius, PhD, MS, RN, ANEF, FAAN was promoted to Professor this year – congratulations! Charlene Whitaker-Brown, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CHFN was promoted to Clinical Professor this year – congratulations! Kathleen Jordan DNP, MS, FNP-BC, ENP-C, SANE-P, […]

UNC Charlotte’s School of Nursing recently demonstrated its commitment to community welfare by promoting a local food drive. Dr. Carolyn Horne and Laura Magennis generously donated their time to deliver an assortment of food items to the Jamil Niner Food Pantry. The donation was made possible through a successful food drive organized by the nursing […]