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’s Susan Painter offers intentional support to combat unintentional overdoses
Since the nation’s opioid crisis began in the 1990s, unintentional overdose deaths have claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Americans annually. And through the years, Susan Painter has seen the heartbreak—and insufficient support for families and healthcare providers grieving these deaths…
Recent News
March 15, 2024
Since 2008, World Sleep Day has been marked as a day to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep, and to draw society's attention to the burden of sleep problems and their medical, educational, and social aspects, and to promote the prevention and management of sleep disorders.
World Sleep ...
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March 14, 2024
New documentary featuring nurses and mothers from Cleveland shines light on nationwide maternal mortality crisis
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University and The MetroHealth System are featured in a groundbreaking documentary film, American Delivery, highlightin...
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March 13, 2024
Since its establishment in the 1980s, Women’s History Month has taken place each March to encourage the study, observance and celebration of women’s vital impacts on American history.
Such impacts are evident throughout Case Western Reserve’s past and present, from the university’s origins as the ...
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March 08, 2024
Colleen Leners, DNP, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, the Chief Health Officer at 1st Call HEALTH, will deliver the 2024 spring commencement address on May 18.
Leners received her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) in leadership from Case Western Reserve’s Frances Payne Bolton...
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March 06, 2024
In March, the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative will host a series of fireside chats to honor the contributions of leading ladies in community health, data, nursing and innovation.
The series will consist of four virtual sessions held at noon on Thursdays this month. Register to atte...
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February 28, 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
Dear FPB Faculty, Staff, and Students:
Black H...
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February 26, 2024
2024 Climate and Health Education Summit
Dates: March 14-15, 2024
Lunch and networking begin at noon on March 14
Breakfast and networking begin at 8 a.m. on March 15
Full schedule of event can be found at the 2024 Summit webpage.
Location: Health Education Campus
The summit will assemble healt...
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February 22, 2024
Hospital-at-home programs can offer significant advantages for both patients and health systems, including lower costs and better outcomes. However, there is a noticeable lack of discussion surrounding health equity issues associated with the care model, Shanina Knighton, PhD, RN, wrote in a Feb. 17...
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February 19, 2024
“Black History Month compels us to boldly highlight the often overlooked contributions of Black trailblazers in science and society. It prompts us to acknowledge historical oversights, appreciate their profound impact, and create a future where recognizing diverse perspectives is not just essential ...
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February 16, 2024
From pioneering research to transformative educational and social initiatives, members of the Black community at Case Western Reserve University stand at the forefront of shaping history. While Black History Month usually focuses on the past, it’s equally important to consider who’s making history t...