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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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$8 million gift from Shaughnessy family solidifies Case Western Reserve’s status as nurse leadership destination
The Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy will expand its impact, thanks to single largest gift in school history
Siobhan Aaron
Bridging clinical practice, research and policy work, Siobhan Aaron strives for solutions to support patients and caregivers
Siobhan Aaron Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of Focus: End-of-life decision-making, caregivers of patients with chronic illness As an inpatient palliative care nurse practitioner, Siobhan Aaron—assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University’s…
U.S. Air National Guard Captain Abby Henkel, RN, with fellow military service members
From boot camp to bedside: Military leaders bring adaptability and leadership to nursing
Meet two Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Students who have transitioned from military service to medicine.
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing community member inductees into the AAA 2025 Class of Fellows pose as a group.
Fourteen Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing community members receive highest honor in the profession
The honorees were inducted into the American Academy of Nursing 2025 Class of Fellows.
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Meet new faculty in the School of Nursing
The students in Case Western Reserve University’s undergraduate Class of 2029 aren’t the only new faces on campus this semester. We also welcomed new faculty members across the university, including at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Read on to get to know some of those new faculty…
Patricia Sharpnack, DNP, and Laura Rosenthal, DNP
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing honors 2025 alumni award recipients
Patricia Sharpnack, DNP (NUR '09), and Laura Rosenthal, DNP (NUR '06), were recognized with this year's awards.
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What matters most to senior citizens? Not what you might think
New study asks older customers at walk-in care clinics about their priorities
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Patient-centered solutions: Nursing’s Megan Wenzell researches interventions for sleep problems in children with autism
Megan Alder Wenzell Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of Focus: Sleep and physical activity in autistic children, behavioral sleep interventions to promote sleep health, sleep health disparities in pediatrics, actigraphy assessment of sleep and physical…
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CWRU appoints directors for Interprofessional Education and Pre-Professional Scholars Program
Case Western Reserve University is enhancing opportunities for student success through two key leadership appointments that emphasize mentorship and professional preparation. Vikas Gampa has been appointed faculty director of the Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP), effective Aug.1. In…
Cristin Coleman and other founding members of UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital's pediatric cardiac intensive care unit pose for a group photo.
Spartan Showcase: Cristin Coleman
For Cristin Coleman, a doctoral student at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, her journey into pediatric care is deeply personal. As a child who was hospitalized multiple times, her experiences left a lasting impact—ultimately inspiring her to help launch a…