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YSN Commencement 2013 set for Monday, May 20
May 17 2013
106 YSN students will celebrate commencement this Monday at the Shubert Theater.
Sarah Gilbert Receives the 2013 Community Service Award
May 10 2013
At the annual Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture held on April 22, Dean Margaret Grey presented the 2013 Yale University School of Nursing Community Service Award to Sarah Gilbert ’13.
The 2013 Griswold Home Care Creative Writing Awards Held on April 18
May 7 2013
Yale School of Nursing’s 10th Annual Griswold Home Care Creative Writing Awards was held on April 18, 2013, at the New Haven Lawn Club.
Annual Scholars’ Day Held at YSN
May 3 2013
Yale School of Nursing’s annual Scholars’ Day celebrated the scholarly endeavors and achievements of YSN’s students and included student/faculty mentor team presentations showcasing their research and educational progress.
2013 YSN Commencement Speaker Announced
May 1 2013
The 2013 YSN Commencement will be held on Monday, May 20, at the historic Shubert Theater in New Haven, with Commencement speaker Sue Fitzsimons.
Faculty and Students Presented with Prestigious Awards at ENRS Conference
Apr 29 2013
Two YSN students, Dean Grey, and Associate Dean Redeker presented with prestigious awards at the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) Conference in Boston.
Linda Pellico and Three YSN Students Interviewed on Phil Mikan's Radio Show
Apr 25 2013
Caroline Briggs '14, Lester Manalo '14, and Gillian Graham '15 joined Dr. Pellico as guests on the Phil Mikan Radio Show.
Donna Diers Memorial Celebration
Apr 23 2013
A celebration of the life of Donna Diers, Dean and Annie Goodrich Professor Emeritus at Yale University School of Nursing, was held on Tuesday, April 23, at Battell Chapel on the Yale University campus.
"Team Intelligence" Highlighted at 2013 Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture
Apr 22 2013
Yale School of Nursing’s Bellos Lecture, "Team Intelligence: What It Is, Why it's Critical and How Nurses Can Lead the Way in Developing It", was presented by Suzanne Gordon.
Community-based Participatory Research Training Offered
Apr 15 2013
Program is part of the Yale Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program and Yale Center for Clinical Investigation.
YSN to Host Annual Scholars Day, Set for May 1, 2013
Apr 15 2013
Yale School of Nursing will host its annual Scholars Day on May 1, 2013, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, in YSN room 118. Presentations will be given by YSN students and faculty mentor teams.
Annual Griswold Home Care Creative Writing Awards Set for April 18
Apr 11 2013
Yale School of Nursing’s 10th Annual Griswold Home Care Creative Writing Awards will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the New Haven Lawn Club.
Dedication of YSN's New Home Set for October 4
Apr 9 2013
The grand opening and official dedication of the new home of YSN at Yale University's West Campus will take place on Friday, October 4, 2013.
YSN Alum Ann Williams Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Researcher Hall of Fame
Apr 9 2013
Yale School of Nursing Emeritus Professor of Nursing, Ann Williams ‘81, will be inducted into the International Researcher Hall of Fame at the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress in Prague, Czech Republic, in July 2013.
YSN Librarian Recipient of 2nd Annual Marge Funk Award
Apr 2 2013
Janene Batten, the Reference Librarian for the Nursing Library, was the recipient of the Second Annual Marge Funk Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Award.
Donna Diers Memorial Celebration Set for April 23
Apr 2 2013
Sixth YSN Dean and American Academy of Nursing Living Legend passed away on February 24.
Renovations Continue at YSN's New Home
Mar 26 2013
Yale School of Nursing's new home on the University's West Campus to open in August of 2013.
Dedication of the new YSN building and kickoff of the 90th Anniversary Year
Mar 25 2013
Yale School of Nursing will celebrate its 90th anniversary and dedicate its new building during the weekend of October 4 and 5, 2013.
YSN Students Experience Healthcare Abroad
Mar 25 2013
International programs are part of the global health opportunities offered each year at YSN, coordinated by the Center for International Nursing Scholarship and Education.
Christopher Farmer Named Associate Dean for Finance and Administration at YSN
Mar 7 2013
Christopher Farmer was recently named Associate Dean of Finance and Administration at Yale University School of Nursing.
Dean Grey and Nancy Redeker Interviewed on Phil Mikan's Radio Show
Mar 6 2013
Yale School of Nursing's Dean Maragaret Grey and Professor Nancy Redeker were recent guests on The Phil Mikan Radio Show.
Nursing "Living Legend" Donna Diers Passes Away
Feb 24 2013
Dr. Diers was the sixth dean of Yale University School of Nursing.
Barbara Guthrie Appointed the New Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing
Feb 14 2013
Barbara Guthrie, PhD, RN, FAAN was recently designated as the Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing at Yale. Her research focuses on health promotion and risk reduction programs for adolescent girls from diverse ethnic, social, and environmental backgrounds.
Suzanne Gordon to Speak at 2013 Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture on April 22
Feb 5 2013
Suzanne Gordon, award-winning journalist and author/editor of 15 books, will present the annual Sybil Palmer Bellos lecture at Yale University School of Nursing on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
Nancy Redeker Inducted Into Seton Hall University College of Nursing Hall of Fame
Dec 17 2012
Nancy Redeker, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, YSN professor and Associate Dean for Scholarly Affairs, was recently inducted into the Seton Hall University (SHU) College of Nursing Hall of Fame.
Barbara Guthrie Invited to Meeting at the White House
Dec 17 2012
YSN Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Barbara Guthrie, PhD, RN, FAAN was recently invited to a meeting at the White House.
YSN Student Awarded the Dorothy Sexton Scholarship
Dec 14 2012
YSN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) student Jonathan Kaufman Scher was recently awarded the Dorothy Sexton Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. The scholarship amount totals $9,400.
YSN Celebrates the Holidays with Neighbors from Church Street South Apartments
Dec 13 2012
Yale School of Nursing recently hosted its annual holiday party for the children and families of New Haven’s Church Street South (CSS) apartments on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. This year, more than 50 children received gifts at the party.
Fall 2012 Issue of Nursing Matters Magazine Available Online
Nov 30 2012
Check out the stories from the new issue of Yale Nursing Matters online or read the complete e-magazine today!
2013 Marks Important Year for YSN
Nov 29 2012
With Yale School of Nursing's move to Yale West Campus (YWC) scheduled to begin in the summer and its 90th anniversary in the fall, 2013 will undoubtedly be a momentous year for the School.
Gruber Fellowship in Global Justice and Women's Rights
Nov 12 2012
For all recent YSN graduates ('10, '11, '12), the Gruber Fellowship in Global Justice and Women's Rights is an amazing opportunity to participate in funded global activities for one year working with an established sponsoring organization. Applications are due December 3, 2012 for the 2013-2014 cycle.
Lisa Summers '83 Shares Her Thoughts on Healthcare Reform
Nov 12 2012
Lisa Summers '84 shares her thoughts for healthcare reform in the United States.
Lee Woodruff to Speak at YSN's Creative Writing Awards on April 18
Nov 9 2012
Annual event is a celebration of "Yale Nurses Writing Nursing."
YSN Set to Reopen on Wednesday, October 31
Oct 30 2012
Yale University School of Nursing will reopen on Wednesday, October 31, along with the rest of the University.
Donna Diers Featured at 2nd Annual Joint Nursing Grand Rounds
Oct 25 2012
The second annual Joint Nursing Grand Rounds with Yale-New Haven Hospital featured Donna Diers, PhD, RN, FAAN. Watch the video here.
Despite Storm, Delta Mu Auction is On for Today, November 1
Oct 25 2012
Annual auction will be held at the Master's House at Silliman College.
Alison Moriarty Daley Receives the 2012 Florence S. Wald Award
Oct 22 2012
YSN's Moriarty Daley selected by Connecticut Nurses’ Association for the 2012 Florence S. Wald Award for outstanding contribution to nursing practice
Yale Schools of Nursing and Medicine Awarded NIH-NINR Research Center Grant
Oct 22 2012
Center will build on the strengths of the faculty at Yale School of Nursing, Yale School of Medicine, and the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation.
YSN PhD Student Strives to Eliminate Child Sacrifice in Africa
Oct 17 2012
On Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, more than 130 people from nine states flew to Dallas to support YSN PhD student and Ugandan native Rose Nanyonga Clarke’s walk of 32 miles in an effort to end child sacrifice in Africa.
Margaret Flinter Named 2012 YSN Distinguished Alumna Award Winner
Oct 11 2012
Margaret Flinter ’80 has surpassed the normal expectations of an advanced practice nurse.
Donna Diers to be Featured at Joint Nursing Grand Rounds
Oct 9 2012
Yale-New Haven Hospital and the Yale School of Nursing are co-sponsors for the second annual Joint Nursing Grand Rounds.
YSN Awarded Training Grant for Behavioral Aspects of Type 1 Diabetes
Oct 3 2012
YSN is the only nursing school to be granted this one time only award.
YSN Celebrates Alumnae/i Weekend and Reunion
Oct 3 2012
Yale School of Nursing hosted its Alumnae/i Weekend and Reunion on September 28 and 29 in New Haven.
Mary Moller Receives Distinguished Nursing Alumnus Award
Sep 26 2012
Mary Moller received the Distinguished Nursing Alumnus Award from the University of Nebraska Medical College (UNMC) College of Nursing.
Dean Grey Presented With Pathfinder Award
Sep 13 2012
Prestigious award is given annually to a nurse researcher whose work demonstrates a long program of scientific contributions.
Yale School of Nursing Welcomes Inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice Students
Aug 30 2012
New hybrid DNP program commences at Yale with 14 remarkable students from around the world.
Mary Moller Presented with 2012 APNA Award for Distinguished Service
Aug 21 2012
Award honors Prof. Moller's commitment, initiative, loyalty, integrity and exceptional and meritorious service to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
YSN PhD Student Named Archbold Scholar
Aug 17 2012
YSN PhD student Nancy Knechel '16 named a Patricia G. Archbold Scholar by the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (HCGNE).
2012 YSN Alumnae/i Weekend Set for September 28-29
Aug 13 2012
Register online now. You will not want to miss the 2012 Alumae/i Weekend at Yale School of Nursing!
Amy Romano '04 Receives Highest Honor from American College of Nurse-Midwives
Jul 12 2012
Midwife honored for innovation, creativity, and lifetime contributions to midwifery and women’s health.
Holly Powell Kennedy Part of Global Collaboration to Improve Mother and Newborn Health
Jul 11 2012
YSN Midwifery Professor Kennedy will be a lead author in a new global project, The Lancet Special Series on Midwifery.
YSN Awarded "New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program" Grants
Jun 22 2012
Scholarships will provide $10,000 to students from groups underrepresented in nursing or from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Mary Moller Honored by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Jun 14 2012
YSN Associate Professor Mary Moller is awarded the Distinguished Service by American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
Yale Nursing Matters Spring 2012 Available Online
Jun 7 2012
Yale Nursing Matters Volume 12, Number 2 is now available online as an e-magazine.
YSN Celebrates Commencement at Shubert Theater
May 21 2012
The 86th Commencement of YSN featured 99 MSN, three Post Master's Certificates, and four PhD graduates.
Donna Diers Receives Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from University of Wyoming
May 5 2012
Former YSN Dean Diers is one of three people awarded an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Wyoming in May.
Yale School of Nursing Announces Move to University’s West Campus
May 3 2012
School plans to be in a new building in time for the fall 2013 semester.
Taylor '14 awarded Foreign Language Fellowship Award, Phillips '13 selected as Downs Fellow
May 3 2012
Sarah Taylor '14 has been awarded the highly competitive Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Award, while Psyche Phillips '13 is selected as a Downs Fellow for work in Botswana.
2012 YSN Commencement Speaker Announced
Apr 30 2012
2012 YSN Commencement will be held on Monday, May 21 in Shubert Theater. Commencement speaker will be Margaret Flinter, Senior Vice President and Clinical Director of the Community Health Center
Professor Meadows-Oliver is selected as president-elect of national nurse practitioner organization
Apr 23 2012
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners announces Dr. Mikki Meadows-Oliver as president-elect.
Psyche Philips receives the 2012 Community Service Award
Apr 23 2012
Dean Grey presents the 2012 YSN Community Service Award to Psyche Philips at the Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
Ashleigh Smith '12 receives Nightingale Scholarship
Apr 23 2012
Ashleigh Smith '12 is awarded a Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing.
Daniel E. Dawes Speaks at 2012 Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture
Apr 19 2012
At the 2012 Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture, Daniel E. Dawes spoke to faculty members and students on the Health Reform Law and health disparities.
$40 Million Public-Private Partnership to Test Alternative Prenatal Care
Mar 29 2012
Holly Powell Kennedy: "Research supports the use of midwife-led care models during pregnancy, including birth centers and group prenatal care."
Donna Diers Keynotes "Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing"
Mar 27 2012
Former YSN Dean was the featured speaker at the annual Nightingale Awards on May 10.
Course Assignment Leads to Six Publications and Invitation to Expert Panel
Mar 20 2012
A class project leads to six student publications and an invitation for YSN lecturer to join an expert panel.
Linda Pellico Authors Interactive Textbook for NCLEX Prep and Medical-Surgical Practice
Mar 12 2012
"We need to teach students how to think like a nurse."
Dawes to speak on health reform and vulnerable populations at annual Bellos Lecture
Feb 28 2012
He is an expert in health care reform and currently the Morehouse School of Medicine Executive Director of Government Relations, Health Policy, and External Affairs.
Why Do Heart Attack Sufferers Wait to Seek Help? Yale Heart Study Looks for Answers
Feb 16 2012
Yale Heart Study searches for answers on why people wait to get help when suffering heart attack symptoms.
Author Echo Heron to Keynote 2012 Yale Nursing Creative Writing Awards
Feb 9 2012
Tonight, April 26, 6 pm, be part of this very special YSN event featuring "Yale Nurses writing nursing."
Nursing Honor Society accepting applications for research grants and membership
Feb 9 2012
Applications are now being accepted for induction and research grants with the Sigma Theta Tau International
GEPN Certificate Ceremony 2012
Feb 6 2012
The Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing was held on February 6, 2012 in The Anlyan Center
Two YSN Students Awarded Prestigious Yale Law School Gruber Fellowships
Jan 31 2012
YSN students Erin George '12 and Nichole Trumper '12 were awarded Yale Law School's Gruber Global Justice and Women's Rights Fellowships.
American Diabetes Association Grant to Develop TeenCope 2.0
Jan 26 2012
YSN Dean Margaret Grey and Associate Professor Robin Whittemore were awarded $750,000 from the American Diabetes Association to expand on past successes in helping adolescents cope with type 1 diabetes.
AJN Book of the Year Awarded to Nancy Redeker's Textbook
Jan 24 2012
Sleep Disorders and Sleep Promotion in Nursing Practice Wins American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award.
Barbara Guthrie Investigating Child Exploitation
Jan 19 2012
Dr. Barbara Guthrie is part of a panel of experts reviewing research involving a study of sex trafficking of children in the United States.
YSN Hosts Annual Holiday Party for Local Families
Dec 13 2011
Yale University School of Nursing hosted its annual holiday party for dozens of children and families from New Haven's Church Street South apartments on Tuesday, December 13.
"Yale Nursing Matters" Now Available as an E-Magazine
Dec 2 2011
"Yale Nursing Matters" is now available to read online as an e-magazine.
Research Opportunities Available in HIV/AIDS Research
Dec 1 2011
The Research Education Institute for Diverse Scholars (REIDS) was designed to meet the challenges and barriers to advancement experienced by groups who are underrepresented in the field of HIV/AIDS research.
A Master Class: The Growth and Development Of Nursing Leaders
Nov 30 2011
Watch a very special Nursing Grand Rounds co-sponsored by Yale University School of Nursing and Yale-New Haven Hospital - "A Master Class: The Growth and Development of Nursing Leaders."
YSN Professor Ruth McCorkle Awarded the 2011 Yale Cancer Center Research Prize
Nov 23 2011
YSN Professor Ruth McCorkle, PhD, FAAN, was presented with the 2011 Yale Cancer Center Research Prize for her paper "Healthcare Utilization in Women After Abdominal Surgery for Ovarian Cancer."
YSN Graduate Student Erin George to Take Part in Yale University President's Public Service Fellowship
Nov 9 2011
Yale School of Nursing graduate student, Erin George '12 is taking part of the Yale University President's Public Service Fellowship this year.
Theresa Brown, RN, Presented Poynter Fellowship in Journalism Talk
Oct 27 2011
YSN hosted a talk by Theresa Brown, RN, the 2011 Poynter Fellow in Journalism at Yale. Each year, the fellowship brings renowned journalists to campus.
Theresa Brown, RN to Present Poynter Fellowship in Journalism Talk
Oct 21 2011
Theresa Brown, RN, will present as a Yale Poynter Fellow of Journalism at Yale School of Nursing on October 25.
All Hands on Deck For Access to High Quality Health Care
Oct 18 2011
An op-ed piece by Dean Margaret Grey and Associate Dean Nancy Redeker in response to the "New York Times" story regarding nurses using the title "doctor."
Jacquelyn Taylor Presented Outstanding Research Award from International Society of Nurses in Genetics
Oct 18 2011
Associate Professor Taylor was recently presented with the Outstanding Research Award from ISONG.
Pat Ryan-Krause Named Conn. NAPNAP PNP of the Year
Oct 18 2011
Professor Ryan-Krause has been awarded the Connecticut National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners "PNP of the Year" award for 2011.
Jacquelyn Taylor Inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Oct 15 2011
Jackie Taylor was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) during the Annual Awards Ceremony on October 15, 2011.
Reunion 2011
Oct 4 2011
The Yale University School of Nursing 2011 Reunion was held Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 on the Yale Campus in New Haven, Conn.
Lessons Learned from Reforms in Four Countries: Canada, UK, US, & Australia
Sep 30 2011
Australian guests speak about growing need for nurses to shape health policy globally.
YSN's Kleia R. Luckner Inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame
Sep 7 2011
Yale School of Nursing graduate Kleia R. Luckner ‘69 inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame (OWHF), August 25, 2011, in the Atrium of the Ohio Statehouse.
Linda Pellico Selected for Josephine Dolan Award for Nursing Education
Sep 2 2011
Linda Pellico Awarded Connecticut Nurses' Association Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Nursing Education
Nancy Redeker Receives Virginia Henderson Award for Nursing Research
Sep 2 2011
Nancy Redeker Receives Connecticut Nurses' Association 2011 Virginia A. Henderson Award for Outstanding Contributions to Nursing Research
YSN to offer Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree
Aug 1 2011
Beginning in the fall of 2012, Yale University School of Nursing (YSN) will offer a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree.
Sharon Schindler Rising '67 Featured in NPR Story on Group Prenatal Care
Aug 1 2011
YSN Alumna Sharon Schindler Rising '67 was interviewed for a story on NPR's All Things Considered.
Marge Funk Receives American Heart Association Nursing Award
Jul 15 2011
YSN Professor Marjorie Funk, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, has been selected for the highest award of the American Heart Association (AHA) Council on Cardiovascular Nursing.
Nhu Tran '11 Awarded Dorothy Sexton Award
May 23 2011
As selected by the Acute Care Practitioner Faculty, Nhu Tran '11 was awarded the Dorothy Sexton Scholarship
YSN Faculty Receive Nightingale Awards from VNA
May 5 2011
YSN faculty Laura Andrews and Deborah Fahs were honored received the Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing from the VNA of South Central Connecticut.
YSN Student Melissa Kurtz Receives Nightingale Scholarship
May 5 2011
Melissa Kurtz, a 2011 YSN graduate, was recently awarded the 2011 Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing Scholarship.
YSN Creative Writing Awards Receives Endowment
May 1 2011
YSN honors Lesley Mills, a Yale Associate Fellow and passionate proponent of creative non-fiction writing.
Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture
Apr 1 2011
Suzanne Bakken presented the annual Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture at YSN on April 20, 2011.
Morgan Schopen '11 Receives the YSN Community Service Award
Apr 1 2011
The award was presented before the annual Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture.
Ruth McCorkle Receives Psycho-oncology's Highest Recognition
Apr 1 2011
Ruth McCorkle received the Holland Distinguished Leadership Award from the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS), the highest award given in the field of psycho-oncology.
Nancy Redeker Edits Graduate Textbook on Sleep Disorders
Apr 1 2011
This is the first comprehensive, evidence-based resource for nurses on the prevention and treatment of sleep disorders.
DRASH Medicine: Inside and out
Apr 1 2011
U.S Army Members set up a Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter.
YSN Hosts HealthCamp CT "Unconference"
Apr 1 2011
Healthcare enthusiasts including nurses, physicians, entrepreneurs and bloggers gathered on April 2, 2011 at YSN.
In Nicaragua, A Little Help Goes a Long Way
Apr 1 2011
Around eight students as well as two professors travel to Managua annually to offer medical help and services.
Yale Tied for Seventh in US News and World Report Rankings of Graduate Schools of Nursing
Mar 16 2011
In addition to the number seven overall ranking, several YSN masters programs were ranked in the top ten.
Nancy Redeker Leads Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Sessions
Mar 1 2011
These Scientific Sessions offered numerous benefits to its attendees.
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro Reviews Budget Cuts' Impact on Future Research
Feb 1 2011
She is trying to sound the alarm about cuts passed by the Republican-controlled House last week.
Alumnus in Malawi to Research Pediatric Trauma Care
Feb 1 2011
Tolentino and Walker are implementing a trauma registry on those treated at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital.
The Qi (Energy) Moves West: A presentation on the growth of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the US
Feb 1 2011
Lion enthusiastically covered the evolution of Traditional Chinese Medicine in America.
Report on Conn. Daycares Leads to Increased Funding for Child Safety
Jan 1 2011
The funding addresses playground hazards and how medications are administered to children.
YSN Hosts Holiday Party for Local Children
Dec 17 2010
The party, held on December 16, invited 51 children and their families to the school for presents, cookies, and cocoa.
Donna Diers Honored by American Academy of Nursing as Living Legend
Dec 1 2010
To be named a Living Legend by the AAN, one must be a distinguished leader in the nursing world.
Nancy Redeker Named Editor-in-Chief of Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Dec 1 2010
Dr. Redeker is a Professor & Associate Dean of Scholarly Affairs at Yale University School of Nursing in New Haven, CT.
Donna Diers Honored by American Academy of Nursing as Living Legend
Dec 1 2010
To be named a Living Legend by the AAN, one must be a distinguished leader in the nursing world.
Steve Varley Appointed YSN Director of Development
Nov 1 2010
As Director, Varley supports the engagement of alumnae/i and friends in the work of advancing YSN.
AACN Selects Yale Nursing Professor as 2011 Distinguished Research Lecturer
Oct 1 2010
Funk is the 30th recipient of the prestigious annual award.
YSN and Local High Schools Collaborate on Interactive Health-e-Teen Program
Oct 1 2010
The Health-e-Teen Program is to focus on how healthy eating and physical activity can prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Yale PhD Program in Nursing Ranked in Top Five in New Evaluation
Sep 1 2010
Overall, the NRC ranked in terms of quality 5,000 programs in 62 fields at 212 universities nationwide.
YSN Dean Margaret Grey Appointed CANS Steering Committee Chair; Faculty and Students Present at Biennial Event
Sep 1 2010
Celebrating its 10th year, this year’s conference had a record of more than 900 registrants and over 35 exhibitors.
Alumna Linda Schwartz Named President of State Veterans Affairs Directors Association
Sep 1 2010
NASDVA is an organization comprised of the top veterans' affairs officials in each state, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories.
Disparities Training Grant From Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Sep 1 2010
This training grant is designed to attract students to participate in research to better understand and eliminate disparate cancer outcomes.
Group Receives $1.3 Million to Diversify Scholarship in HIV/AIDS Research
Sep 1 2010
The program aims to prepare scholars from underrepresented racial, ethnic, disabled and economic groups with the skills and experience needed to become successful HIV researchers.
YSN Students Stand Up for Vets in Need
Sep 1 2010
This annual event provides services to needy veterans from across Connecticut.
Nancy Redeker President of Eastern Nursing Research Society
Sep 1 2010
Redeker has set out three major goals for the organization under her leadership.
Volunteers Needed for Healthy Sleep Study at Yale University
Sep 1 2010
Participants will be men and women 21 years and older who have had heart failure or congestive heart failure and who also suffer from interruptions in their normal sleeping patterns.
Margaret Moss Appointed Nursing Specialty Director at Yale University
Aug 1 2010
She is one of only 16 doctorally-prepared American Indian nurses in the country and the only one to focus solely on aging.
Angela Crowley Selected for CNA Award
Aug 1 2010
The Virginia Henderson award is one of several Diamond Jubilee Awards established by CNA to honor individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to nursing.
Multi-Site Trial to Study Guanfacine for Hyperactivity in PDD
Jul 1 2010
The 8-week trial will follow 170 children, ages 5-13 years, with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) such as autism and Asberger's.
Delivering Diabetes Prevention Close to Home
Jun 1 2010
A new and innovative diabetes prevention program will be delivered in the Willimantic, Conn., community through a partnership between Yale University School of Nursing (YSN) and VNA East, Inc of Mansfield, Conn.
Holly Powell Kennedy Elected President of ACNM
Jun 1 2010
An internationally known midwifery researcher and leader, Dr. Kennedy is the first person to be appointed as the Helen Varney Professor of Midwifery at Yale in 2009.
Knollmueller Honored by ANA for Nursing Achievement
Jun 1 2010
Ruth N. Knollmueller, a retired Yale School of Nursing professor, received a national award for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Association (ANA).
John Devereaux Thompson Named to ANA Hall of Fame
Jun 1 2010
The ANA Hall of Fame Award recognizes lifelong commitment to nursing and impact on health and or social history of the U.S.
Teaching Children with Tourette Syndrome to Control Tics
May 1 2010
A study co-led at Yale University found that children and adolescents with Tourette syndrome (TS) can manage chronic tics using a form of behavior therapy as an alternative to medication.
Students Brighten Neighborhood with Mural
May 1 2010
Students from Yale University School of Nursing's Healthy Neighbors Project worked with neighborhood children to design and create a mural.
Yale Leads China Research Ethics Workshops
May 1 2010
Researchers from Yale University spent a week in China leading workshops on international research ethics.
Students Teach Safety at New Haven Health Fair
May 1 2010
The event gathered several area organizations and for an annual fair organized by Robert Howell of Charter Oak Community Health Center.
2010 Nightingale Awards Honor YSN Faculty
May 1 2010
The Nightingale Awards program was begun by the VNA of South Central Connecticut and honors nurses who make special contributions to patient care.
Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture
May 1 2010
Capps founded the House Nursing Caucus, and said the group has gained great influence during the recent health care debates.
Alison Moriarty Daley presented with prestigious Elm-Ivy Award
Apr 1 2010
The Elm-Ivy Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have enhanced the many partnerships and collaborative endeavors between the university and its host city.
Christina Yon '11 Receives 2010 YSN Community Service Award
Apr 1 2010
Despite a heavy academic workload in the Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing program, this student has contributed a great deal to the Yale University, and New Haven communities.
YSN Student Brandon Ko Receives Nightingale Scholarship
Apr 1 2010
YSN student Brandon Ko '10 was awarded a Nightingale Scholarship in the amount $1,200 on April 15.
Event Celebrates YSN's Student Scholars
Apr 1 2010
Five students from the master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral programs presented their research and educational progress.
Renfield Visiting Professor Presents "More Than a Gut Feeling"
Apr 1 2010
Heitkemper is Chair of the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, and Director of the Center for Women's Health, at the University of Washington.
Dean Grey featured on cover of "Pitt Nurse" magazine
Mar 1 2010
Yale University School of Nursing Dean Margaret Grey was featured on the cover of the magazine "Pitt Nurse" to commemorate her being named a Legacy Laureate by the University of Pittsburgh.
Rose Nanyonga Clarke Retraces Her Steps to Freedom
Mar 1 2010
Witchcraft is a practice which remains common in some parts of Africa. At its darkest, its rituals include violence against women and children.
Yale Nurse Midwifery Specialty Receives 10-Year Accreditation Through American College of Nurse-Midwives
Mar 1 2010
"The BOR commends the Yale program for its profound contributions to the profession of nurse-midwifery and women’s health for more than a half century,"
YSN Student Returns from Medical Mission to Haiti
Feb 1 2010
Yale University School of Nursing (YSN) student Vic Tolentino '10 recently returned from a medical mission to Haiti to treat those affected by the January 12 earthquake.
YSN Honor Roll of Donors Available for Download
Jan 1 2010
Yale University School of Nursing has posted its 2008 - 2009 "Honor Roll of Donors" for download.
Barbara Guthrie Recognized for Women's Health Research
Jan 1 2010
Guthrie will be honored at a ceremony on February 18 in recognition of her extensive research in women's health disparities and gender responsive health promotion.
Linda Pellico Recognized as Alumni Leader
Dec 1 2009
This award is in recognition of Linda's years of service for Yale, for example as a volunteer for the Yale School of Nursing Alumnae/i Association, including serving as its vice president.
Visiting Fellow Presents Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dec 1 2009
Professor TANG Pingfen, a visiting fellow from China, gave a presentation on Traditional Chinese Medicine on December 1 at the Yale University School of Nursing.
Mary Moller Becomes President of American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Dec 1 2009
APNA is an 6,500 member-driven organization with a strong infrastructure and member outreach program.
Prof. Hamrin Collaborates on Medscape Video Focusing on Child and Adolescent Depression
Dec 1 2009
Diagnostic assessment issues, unique child and adolescent symptoms, psychosocial and psychopharmacological interventions, and health promotion strategies are all presented in this educational video.
YSN Gives to Local Community
Dec 1 2009
Faculty and staff of Yale University School of Nursing (YSN) donated more than 100 new toys and coats to the children of Church Street South (CSS) Apartments, a housing project located one block from YSN.
YSN Researchers Reflect on Florence Wald's Impact
Dec 1 2009
Three YSN researchers contributed to the Tribute to Florence Wald issue of Illness, Crisis, and Loss.
Two Yale Nursing Professors Inducted in American Academy of Nursing
Nov 1 2009
Yale University School of Nursing (YSN) Professors Lois S. Sadler, PhD, RN, PNP-BC and Ivy M. Alexander, PhD, APRN, were inducted into the American Academy of Nursing as new Fellows on November 7, 2009
Linda Spoonster Schwartz Honored by Sigma Theta Tau
Nov 1 2009
Dr. Schwartz was awarded for her devotion to nursing practice and to healing the wounds of war. A Retired Major, she served in the US Air Force from 1967-1986.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Conference Hosted at YSN
Nov 1 2009
The conference was attended by PNPs, pediatric nurses, and nursing students, who gathered from around the state for a day of networking and educational sessions.
Dean Grey Named Legacy Laureate at University of Pittsburgh
Oct 1 2009
The award honors alumni who by virtue of their accomplishments serve as role models for the next generation. Dean Grey earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh in 1970.
Margaret Grey Reappointed to Second Five-Year Term as Dean of Yale University School of Nursing
Oct 1 2009
Dean Grey, the Annie Goodrich Professor at YSN, has been at Yale since January of 1993.
Federal Grant to Improve HIV Treatment in China
Sep 1 2009
Since China first documented the presence of HIV in 1989, the AIDS epidemic has spread rapidly and widely throughout the country.
YSN Students Volunteer to Help Vets in Need
Sep 1 2009
Begun in 1992, Stand Down is a one-day program sponsored by the State of Connecticut to provide services for homeless and needy veterans, transported from around the state to the State Veterans' Home in Rocky Hill. YSN was one of 40 organizations assembled there.
Holly Kennedy Welcomed as Inaugural Varney Professor
Sep 1 2009
A reception was held on September 17, 2009, at the President’s Room in Woolsey Hall.
YSN Faculty Advancing Technology in Nursing Education
Sep 1 2009
Through this exploratory grant, YSN faculty will be provided the resources to record lectures, case studies, and conferences as podcasts and make them available through the classesV2 online learning platform.
Mary Moller Impacts Singapore's Advanced Practice Nurses
Sep 1 2009
Moller had an eventful visit to Singapore, delivering 72 hours of lectures in 9 days for nurses at the Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital, a 2000-bed psychiatric facility, the largest in Asia.
Richard Selzer Relives Years as Korean War Doctor
Sep 1 2009
On September 24, YSN hosted a book reading and signing for Richard Selzer, a former surgeon and Yale School of Medicine professor.
Study Recommends Increased Clinic Hours for Student Nurses
Aug 1 2009
The article comes at a time when about 18% of newly licensed RNs are leaving their first nursing employer within a year of starting work, and about 26% leave within two years.
Ruth McCorkle Receives Psycho-Oncology Award
Jul 1 2009
She was awarded for outstanding contributions to the field of psycho-oncology, which focuses on the psychosocial and behavioral aspects of cancer.
YSN Professor Finds Popular Autism Treatment Ineffective
Jul 1 2009
Scahill was part of a team of researchers at six academic centers who carried out a randomized controlled trial of 149 children ages 5 to 17
Students Host Neighborhood Cleanup and BBQ
Jun 1 2009
A group of Yale University School of Nursing students organized a neighborhood cleanup and barbecue for the residents of the Church Street South apartments, a housing project located one block from YSN.
Nancy Redeker Named Associate Editor of Heart & Lung
Jun 1 2009
As an accomplished speaker and writer in cardiovascular nursing, critical care, and adult health, Redeker is devoted to promoting evidence-based nursing practice through research and education.
Barbara Guthrie Appointed to National Advisory Council for Nursing Research
Jun 1 2009
Professor Guthrie is a nationally recognized expert in culturally responsive health-related policies and programs.
2009 Nightingale Awards Honor YSN Faculty
Jun 1 2009
Two YSN faculty members, Jessica Coviello and Mikki Meadows-Oliver, were recently selected as winners of the 2009 Nightingale Award for Nursing Excellence in Connecticut.
Mark Lazenby '09 Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
May 1 2009
Lazenby will spend six months in Jordan researching the spiritual wellbeing of cancer patients in the Arab and Muslim worlds.
Laura Andrews Receives Distinguished Nursing Alumna Award
May 1 2009
Andrews was awarded in recognition of her leadership in developing the Medical Rapid Response Team (MRRT) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, in addition to her role as a nursing educator at Yale University.
Brandon Ko '10 Presented 2009 YSN Community Service Award
May 1 2009
Yale University School of Nursing student Brandon Ko '10 was presented the 2009 YSN Community Service Award.
Mayor DeStefano to be featured at Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture
Apr 1 2009
The Honorable John DeStefano, Jr., eight term mayor of the City of New Haven, will be featured at the Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture on Wednesday, April 15, 3:30 pm, at Yale University School of Nursing (YSN).
Helen Varney Chair in Midwifery Named at Yale University School of Nursing
Mar 1 2009
Holly Powell Kennedy, CNM, PhD, FACNM, FAAN, has been named the inaugural Helen Varney Professor of Midwifery at Yale University School of Nursing (YSN). Her appointment will begin on July 1, 2009.
YSN Has Strong Presence at Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Sessions
Mar 1 2009
YSN faculty led three symposia based on their own cutting-edge research.
Yale Launches New Program for Cancer Survivors
Mar 1 2009
National “Cancer Transitions” Program Co-sponsored by The Wellness Community and the Lance Armstrong Foundation .
YSN Honor Roll of Donors Available for Download
Mar 1 2009
Yale University School of Nursing has posted its 2007 - 2008 "Honor Roll of Donors" for download.
Community Action Makes for Healthy Neighbors
Feb 1 2009
The fair was held in February at the Church Street South Apartments, a housing project located one block from YSN, and was open to the entire New Haven community.
Yale Center for International Nursing Scholarship and Education Hosts Latin America Panel Discussion
Feb 1 2009
All three speakers emphasized the connections between ethnicity and poverty in Latin America.
Community Action Makes for Healthy Neighbors
Feb 1 2009
YSN's Student Diversity Action Committee is taking action to improve the health of its neighbors.
Nursing Library Opens in China Thanks to YSN Book Donations
Dec 1 2008
The new library is one of the largest and most comprehensive English language collections on nursing in the People’s Republic of China, and is also accessible to students from other area universities.
YSN Professor Helps Students Produce Teen Pregnancy Prevention Public Service Announcements
Dec 1 2008
New Haven public school students developed and produced all aspects of the public service announcements, including writing, storyboards, directing, filming, and editing of these clips.
YSN and Clinton Foundation Partner to Advance Nursing in India
Dec 1 2008
An estimated 2.4 million people in India, from all sectors of society, are currently infected with HIV.
Diversity Action Community Service Awards Presented
Nov 1 2008
Yale University School of Nursing recently presented Diversity Action Community Service Awards to two local women who are leaders in bringing better health care to underserved populations.
Three YSN Faculty Inducted into American Academy of Nursing
Nov 1 2008
Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing affords an opportunity to work with other leaders in health care in addressing the issues of the day.
Dean Grey Awarded Outstanding Scientist Award by National Nursing Academy
Oct 1 2008
The Outstanding Nurse Scientist Award is awarded every two years to a nurse scientist whose sustained program of research has made a significant impact on knowledge development with recognizable benefit for nursing practice and healthcare.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funds New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program
Oct 1 2008
Eight entering YSN students received scholarships through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program in the amount of $10,000 each for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Yale-Howard Partnership Broadens Reach
Oct 1 2008
Since 2000, the program has brought students to YSN from Howard University, a historically Black private university in Washington, D.C.
Meadows-Oliver Recognized as Outstanding UConn Alumna
Sep 1 2008
UConn is highlighting the achievements of 40 outstanding alumni, all under the age of 40, who were recognized during activities on the weekend of Sept. 19-20.
Nancy Reynolds Appointed Director of Doctoral Program
Aug 1 2008
Professor Nancy Reynolds has been named Director of the YSN Doctoral Program.
YSN Receives $3.9 Million Federal Grant to Improve Heart Monitoring
Aug 1 2008
The study will test the effect of implementing new practice standards for ECG monitoring.
Ryan-Krause Named Interim Director of International Center
Aug 1 2008
Ryan-Krause has traveled overseas as part of the ongoing YSN Nicaragua project, a group of faculty and students who perform health assessments and arrange local follow-up care for impoverished children in Managua.
Dean Grey Testifies before Senate Committee Regarding Childhood Diabetes and Obesity
Jul 1 2008
Dean Margaret Grey testified before the US Senate's Subcommittee on Children and Families of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, chaired by Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd.
Professor Tish Knobf Receives Lance Armstrong Foundation Grant To Support Cancer Research and Survivorship Initiatives
Jun 1 2008
YSN was one of 20 community non-profit organizations across the country to receive LAF grants to support cancer research and survivorship initiatives.
YSN Faculty Presented With Nightingale Awards
Jun 1 2008
Three Yale University School of Nursing (YSN) faculty were recently awarded prestigious Nightingale Awards at a special recognition dinner and awards gala held on May 8 at the Chevrolet Theatre in Wallingford.
Everol Ennis '09 presented with 2008 Yale University School of Nursing Community Service Award
Jun 1 2008
Margaret Grey, Dean of YSN and Annie Goodrich Professor, presented the Community Service Award as part of the 2008 Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture.
Bellos Lecture Held Before Overflow Crowd
May 1 2008
Harvard Professor David Williams' talk on health disparities at YSN's Sybil Palmer Bellos Lecture on April 16 drew and overflow crowd and rave reviews.
TeenCope Online
Apr 2 2008
Using eye-catching animations and graphics, TeenCope invites adolescent users in a fun and creative way to see virtual teenagers deal with common situations.
YSN Student Awarded Nightingale Scholarship Award
Apr 1 2008
The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a YSN Student who demonstrates the potential for excellence in clinical practice.
Florence and Henry Wald House Dedicated at CT Veterans Home
Nov 1 2007
Florence Wald, a former Dean at Yale University School of Nursing, founded Hospice Incorporated in Branford, CT, in 1971.
YSN Doctoral Student Wins Prestigious American Heart Association Award
Nov 1 2007
This award is presented to a Council member who has exhibited excellence in the clinical practice of cardiovascular nursing throughout his or her career.
YSN Professor leads teen pregnancy program for Health Week
Nov 1 2007
This program, part of New Haven's "Health Week," was the kick-off event for Mayor John DeStefano's "Task Force on Teen Pregnancy Prevention."
YSN Professor Presents at National Summit
Nov 1 2007
Professor McCorkle presented a talk on "Evidence-Based Interventions for Cancer Caregivers."
YSN Researchers Featured in Premier Nursing Research Journal
Oct 1 2007
Nursing Research is the official journal of the Eastern Nursing Research Society and the Western Institute of Nursing.
Lois Sadler Named Seton Elm-Ivy Award Winner
Aug 1 2007
The Seton Elm-Ivy Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding individual effort to sustain and expand the partnership between the "town and gown."
Nurse Leader Returns to Yale to Lead YSN Board
Aug 1 2007
Yale University School of Nursing (YSN) has named Angela McBride '64 to head its three-year-old External Advisory Board.
$2 Million Gift Helps Yale Nursing Students Avoid Student Debt
Aug 1 2007
Despite the demand, there are serious barriers to an advanced practice education.
$.5 Million Supports Interdisciplinary Education for Minority Students in Health Careers
Aug 1 2007
The Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation has awarded Yale University School of Nursing (YSN) $560,511 to expand their partnership with Howard University.
Annual Nightingale Awards Honor YSN Contributions
Aug 1 2007
Two YSN faculty members, Vanya Hamrin and Alison Moriarty-Daley, were recently selected as winners of the 2007 Nightingale Award for Nursing Excellence in Connecticut.
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