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Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Whether they're starting clinicals in their first semester as undergrads or helping patients through research and care, the members of Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing work together and across disciplines to drive positive impact in world-class hospital systems and our surrounding communities. Follow along with the latest news from one of the nation’s top nursing schools.

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Nursing Research News
Nursing Research News: May 2025
Each month, the Center for Research and Scholarship at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing sends an internal research newsletter to faculty, staff, students and researchers. A recap is posted here. Message from the Associate Dean for Research Dear FPB Faculty, Staff, and…
Sara L. Douglas
Research Brief: Meet a nursing professor improving the final moments for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Sara L. Douglas, The Gertrude Perkins Oliva Professor in Oncology Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of focus: Caregivers of patients with advanced cancer and end-of-life decisions When a patient with a terminal illness faces end-of-life decisions, it is a challenging time…
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Going the distance: Meet four CWRU community members running the Cleveland Marathon
For some, running in races is about chasing a personal best. For others, it’s a way to reset, stay grounded or simply accomplish a set goal. For four members of the Case Western Reserve University community, this weekend’s Cleveland Marathon represents more than a race—it’s a reflection of…
Joshua Collins
Student Spotlight: Joshua Collins
For Joshua Collins, nursing is more than a profession—it’s a calling rooted in advocacy, connection, and growth. As he prepares to graduate with his Master of Nursing degree from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, Collins reflects on the path that brought…
Olivia Gerlach
Student Spotlight: Olivia Gerlach
When you’re raised in a family of healthcare professionals you see firsthand the impact that compassionate care can have on both patients and their families. Olivia Gerlach grew up in a family like that and for her, nursing is more than a career—it’s a calling rooted in empathy, leadership, and…
Noel Pacheco
Student Spotlight: Noel Pacheco
Driven by Purpose, Guided by Compassion
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Case Western Reserve University’s Ronald Hickman named next dean of Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Alumnus and longtime faculty member to become the nursing school’s 14th dean
Nicole Ganiere
Student Spotlight: Nicole Ganiere
For Nicole Ganiere, the heart of nursing lies in the small victories—like helping a patient take their first sip of apple juice after months of recovery, or supporting someone as they rise from bed after open-heart surgery. When she was a child, Ganiere’s grandfather suffered a massive heart…
Emily Lopez
Student Spotlight: Emily Lopez
Emily Lopez always knew she wanted a career in healthcare—one that allowed her to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Now, as she prepares to graduate with her Master of Nursing degree from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, she reflects on…
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Celebrating National Nursing Week 2025: A look into the innovative nursing programs at CWRU
From advocating for patients to leading innovations in care, nurses are at the heart of health systems across the U.S. and around the world. The American Nurses Association (ANA) is dedicated to recognizing the unwavering dedication, expertise and compassion nurses bring to healthcare, and invites…