As baby boomers age, technology advances and the nursing shortage continues, the need for nurses to be able to play an active role in medical device inventions and innovations is at an all-time high. Nurses use a range of medical devices on a daily basis, both simple and complex, in support of diagnosis, treatment andContinue reading “Doubling Down: BME/BSN Program”
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The Benefits of Joining a Professional Nursing Organization
It is never too early to become involved in a professional organization, according to Mayra Toney, DNP, RN, a clinical assistant professor at the Duquesne University School of Nursing. “Whether it is a specialty practice you may be interested in, such as the Oncology Nursing Society, or a cultural alignment, such as the National AssociationContinue reading “The Benefits of Joining a Professional Nursing Organization”
Get to Know Nurse Engineer Students Amanda Pellegrino and Garett Craig
Students like Amanda Pellegrino and Garett Craig have a unique approach to improving patient care. They have the clinical experiences and patient interactions to help inform them of current health care challenges. They also have the knowledge and lab experience to do something about the challenges they’ve observed. That’s because they recently completed Duquesne University’sContinue reading “Get to Know Nurse Engineer Students Amanda Pellegrino and Garett Craig”
Students Innovate with Novel Telehealth Device
As telehealth visits become more prevalent, health care providers will need tools and devices to aid in their assessments of patients from afar. This is where the knowledge and experience of nurse engineers like Amanda Pellegrino and Garett Craig can play an innovative role. Amanda and Garett recently completed their final year of Duquesne University’sContinue reading “Students Innovate with Novel Telehealth Device”
Think Globally
Duquesne Students Take to Costa Rica for a Week of On-The-Ground Lessons The swift and sudden emergence of COVID-19 has changed a lot about these past 15 months, from graduation celebrations to nearly all of fall orientation. But on the edge of the lockdown that would ground planes and grind plans to a halt, oneContinue reading “Think Globally”
Graduation Spotlight: Julia Cain, BSN (Traditional 4-Year Program)
What is your favorite DU Nursing memory? Fundamental’s competencies. We were all so nervous and excited at the same time. Passing the competencies was my first big accomplishment in nursing school. What was your favorite late-night study snack? Popcorn and Starbucks. Why did you choose to attend Duquesne University? I felt at home. When IContinue reading “Graduation Spotlight: Julia Cain, BSN (Traditional 4-Year Program)”
Graduation Spotlight: Riley Seibert, BSN (Traditional 4-Year Program)
What was your favorite late-night study snack? Popcorn. What are you going to miss? The friends that I’ve made throughout my four years in this program. What was your biggest achievement as a DU Nursing student? Receiving an internship in the NICU at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.
Graduation Spotlight: Julianna Morgan, BSN (Traditional 4-Year Program)
What is your favorite DU Nursing memory? Waiting for HESI results with my friends and the feeling of relief after finding out we all passed! What was your favorite late-night study snack? Popcorn. Why did you choose to attend Duquesne University? I was involved in a clinical trial at the Children’s Hospital and a nurseContinue reading “Graduation Spotlight: Julianna Morgan, BSN (Traditional 4-Year Program)”
Graduation Spotlight: Hannah Knauff, BSN (Traditional 4-Year Program)
What is your favorite DU Nursing memory? Celebrating with my friends after the HESIs. What did you enjoy most about your time at Duquesne and/or as a Nursing student? Recognizing that I could persevere through nursing school and make it as a women’s health nurse like I always dreamed of! What are your plans orContinue reading “Graduation Spotlight: Hannah Knauff, BSN (Traditional 4-Year Program)”
Graduation Spotlight: Marie Rulapaugh, BSN (Traditional 4-Year Program)
What is your favorite DU Nursing memory? My favorite DU Nursing memory would be meeting my best friends through this program. What was your favorite late-night study snack? Chocolate! Why did you choose to attend Duquesne University? I chose to attend Duquesne University because of its location and highly ranked Nursing program. What did youContinue reading “Graduation Spotlight: Marie Rulapaugh, BSN (Traditional 4-Year Program)”
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