
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

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August 26, 2022
Sonya Moore, program director and assistant professor of the nurse anesthesia program at Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, was named Advocate of the Year by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.
The award is presented to an AANA Foundation advocat...
August 11, 2022
Alumnus found path to nursing as an emergency medical technician
Alec Winpenny (CWR ’22) was on a gap year after high school when he earned his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification—and solidified his career path as a nurse.
“After providing direct ca...

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August 09, 2022
Bibliophiles, unite! National Book Lover’s Day is today, Aug. 9—a day that encourages people to limit technology and immerse themselves in the literary world.
Whether you’re a fan of science fiction, romance, action and adventure, fantasy, or another genre, take some time to dive into a good book ...

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August 08, 2022
The Sarah Cole Hirsh Institute and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will host the Advanced Management Issues in HIV Care Sept. 15–16, at The Glidden House (1901 Ford Dr.).
This year’s event will focus on caring for people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Michael Lederman, profess...
August 04, 2022
Two from CWRU share takeaways from a national policy summit
In March, Takiyah Smith (NUR ’19), a Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice student, and Nikisha Bailey, DNP (NUR ’22), attended the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Student Policy Summit, a two-day c...
August 03, 2022
Students share nursing knowledge with refugee children
Last spring, Angela Cho (CWR ’22) and Madeline Miltenberger (CWR ’22) entered the Thomas Jefferson International Newcomers Academy on Cleveland’s near west side, where more than a dozen children—all refugees and immigrants—eagerly awaited them....

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July 28, 2022
Rachel Shen
Major: Nursing BSN
Graduation Year: 2024
Internship: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Tell us about your internship:
I am interning with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a commissioned officer (ensign rank) of the United States Public Health Service (USP...
July 26, 2022
Case Western Reserve University’s health-related graduate and professional programs continued their prominence in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings, with Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing demonstrating its lasting renown.
The overall Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree impr...
July 26, 2022
Better sleep could save lives, improve care for the sick and prevent chronic disease
Over the last decade, clinicians, scientists and the public have begun to realize precisely how connected sleep is to human health—discovering a relatively new area ripe for extensive research.
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July 26, 2022
Bader G. Alreshidi, PhD, RN (GRS '22, nursing) received the Midwest Nursing Research Society's Dissertation Award from the Acute and Critical Care Across the Lifespan Research & Implementation Interest Group.
Lisa Brannack, a PhD student, received the Donna Algase Dissertation Award from Frances Pa...