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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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2024 rankings for School of Nursing from U.S. News
The Daily published the latest U.S. News & World Reports rankings for graduate and professional programs, including those for the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Following widespread critiques of the criteria used in developing such rankings, the publication has again shifted its methodolog...
CWRU, MetroHealth featured in CIFF movie about rising rates of death after childbirth
Around the world, the number of women who die from complications after childbirth is dropping. But in the United States, despite having some of the world’s best healthcare, those numbers have been steadily rising. The question is, why? And what can we do to change it? Read the full article on clev...
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U.S. News & World Report ranks some CWRU graduate, professional programs
Methodology changes lead to range of shifts in newest rankings
Shanina Knighton weighs in on the 9 germiest places in an office
Experts reveal what workplace surfaces may be teeming with bacteria — and what you should do about it. It’s a routine by now: You head into the office. You scan your keycard and reach for the door, fill a mug with coffee in the communal kitchen and take a quick-before-work bathroom break. Then, you...
FreshWater Cleveland picks two CIFF films with local connections
The 48th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) gets underway at Playhouse Square next Wednesday, April 3 and runs through Saturday, April 13, followed by CIFF48 Streams online Sunday, April 14 through Sunday, April 21. The in-person Festival will showcase 137 feature films and 225 short fi...
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Yoga at the HEC
Elevate your mental and physical health by joining Lindsay Morris, a Master of Nursing student at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, for vinyasa yoga classes every Tuesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. Open to members of the Case Western Reserve University community, each class will take place on the...
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A maternal health crisis: Diving into a new documentary premiering at Cleveland International Film Festival
More women—especially women of color—die in childbirth in the United States than any other wealthy nation, according to the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Amid this growing maternal health crisis, American Delivery, a new documentary film premiering at t...
Student Spotlight: Tanner Purnhagen
Class Year: 2025 Program: Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing In the world of healthcare, there are those who stand out not only for their credentials but also for their unwavering dedication to their patients. Tanner Pur...
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Nursing Research News: March 2024
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 In recent months, there has been growing concern...
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Mackenzie Scott donates millions to Ohio nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and author, is donating $640 million to small nonprofits through her charitable organization, Yield Giving. Thirteen million dollars are going to seven organizations all across Ohio, many of which are working to improve life for women in the community...