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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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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…
Kylie-Meyer
Meet a researcher using AI to reduce financial strain on caregivers
Kylie Meyer is an Assistant Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Area of Focus: Family caregiving, psychoeducational intervention, health and aging policy, caregiving relationships and financial well-being, gerontology, artificial intelligence Nearly 48 million Americans…
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Meet a researcher transforming pediatric nursing care at CWRU
Associate Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing The Carl W. and Margaret Davis Walter Professorship in Pediatric Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of focus: Families of children who are technology dependent; children with chronic illness; normalization and family…
Sally Bonacker Warburton and Phillip Warburton
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Sitting too much, even if you exercise, could raise your Alzheimer’s risk
Everyday Health: Carli Carnish, assistant professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, explained the importance of activating your muscles as we get older. “I always tell my patients, ‘If you don’t move it, you lose it,’” said Carnish. Physical activity has been shown to improve your…
Nursing Research News
Nursing Research News: May 2025
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…
Sara L. Douglas
Research Brief: Meet a nursing professor improving the final moments for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Sara L. Douglas, The Gertrude Perkins Oliva Professor in Oncology Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of focus: Caregivers of patients with advanced cancer and end-of-life decisions When a patient with a terminal illness faces end-of-life decisions, it is a challenging time…
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Going the distance: Meet four CWRU community members running the Cleveland Marathon
For some, running in races is about chasing a personal best. For others, it’s a way to reset, stay grounded or simply accomplish a set goal. For four members of the Case Western Reserve University community, this weekend’s Cleveland Marathon represents more than a race—it’s a reflection of…
Joshua Collins
Student Spotlight: Joshua Collins
For Joshua Collins, nursing is more than a profession—it’s a calling rooted in advocacy, connection, and growth. As he prepares to graduate with his Master of Nursing degree from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, Collins reflects on the path that brought…
Olivia Gerlach
Student Spotlight: Olivia Gerlach
When you’re raised in a family of healthcare professionals you see firsthand the impact that compassionate care can have on both patients and their families. Olivia Gerlach grew up in a family like that and for her, nursing is more than a career—it’s a calling rooted in empathy, leadership, and…