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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.

Recent News

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CWRU dips to 44th in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings
Undergraduate research/creative projects takes 22nd; nursing jumps to 5th This year’s U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings saw Case Western Reserve slip two notches to 44th among national universities, while also appearing at 22nd for undergraduate research and creative…
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50th anniversary of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing’s PhD program
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing research doctoral program will celebrate its 50-year anniversary this fall. To mark this momentous milestone, the nursing school will host three virtual events. Open to all, these events will focus on the PhD program’s past, present and future. Sept. 14…
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It's Women's Equality Day—what does equality look like to you?
Exactly 102 years ago today, Congress certified the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution to ensure voting rights for women—though full electoral equality for women of color didn't come until decades later. After decades of activism by suffragists to achieve this right, many thought the…
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Nursing’s Sonya Moore selected for “Advocate of the Year” honor
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…
A passion for patient care
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…
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Celebrate National Book Lover’s Day today by reading works penned by CWRU faculty, staff
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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Advanced Management Issues in HIV Care conference
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,…
Insights from the capitol
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…
Inspiring young minds
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…
Rankings report
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…