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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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Nurses Week 2023: Tom Baum Talks Simulation Labs
To celebrate National Nurses Week 2023, reporter Monica Robbins of WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland visited the Health Education Campus to interview Simulation Manager Tom Baum. Watch the video below or on the WKYC website here.
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Leadership information session
Nurses with Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees deliver evidence­-based care through a variety of specialties. They are in high demand. MSN degrees also allow individuals to pursue DNP, PhD, or DNP/PhD degrees. Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to learn…
How a 2-time Cancer Survivor Became an Oncology Nurse
Dalton Noakes found his future in a way he did not expect. That perspective not only helps him, but his patients. From WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland CLEVELAND — Dalton Noakes is about to finish school at Case Western Reserve University and become a registered nurse. His reason wasn't really a calling,…
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Nurses Week 2023: Three Things to Know About Nursing at CWRU
Exactly 100 years ago, Frances Payne Bolton gifted Western Reserve University the largest endowment of its time to create an independent school of nursing. As celebratory centennial events take place throughout the year, Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Nurses Month (recognized in May) offer the…
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Nursing PhD online information session
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to learn more about the PhD program at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing during a virtual information session Wednesday, May 17, from noon to 1 p.m. The PhD in nursing is a research doctorate. Students learn from top nurse…
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3 things to know about … nursing education at Case Western Reserve
Exactly 100 years ago, Frances Payne Bolton gifted Western Reserve University the largest endowment of its time to create an independent school of nursing. As celebratory centennial events take place throughout the year, Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Nurses Month (recognized in May) offer the…
Stephanie Griggs weighs in on smart watch health
From WPSD Local 6: Could the watch you are wearing end up saving your life? Current statistics show there are more than two hundred two million people worldwide wearing smart watches. But your fitbit and apple watch can do so much more than relay your messages, play music or track your…
U.S. News Releases 2023 Rankings for CWRU School of Nursing
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing saw mixed results in the 2023 U.S. News & World Reports annual rankings due in part to changes in methodology. This year, FPB's rankings stand as: 14th Master's of Nursing (MN) program 20th Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 6th DNP Administration…
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U.S. News & World Report belatedly releases some graduate, professional rankings
Law, medical school lists to be published at some later date After months of heated debate about the value and validity of U.S. News & World Report’s law and medical school rankings, the magazine belatedly released all graduate and professional school results today—except the ones for those…
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What Does a Nurse Practitioner Do?
As of 2022, there were more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the United States alone. These highly skilled professionals are an indispensable part of our health care system, providing a wide range of patient care across various health care settings. However, despite their vital role,…