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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5 questions with nursing’s Hedy Leiter, Class of 2026
For students at Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, graduation is a moment to pause and take stock of just how far they’ve come. What began as a pursuit of science and skill evolved into something more—an understanding of the responsibility that comes with caring…
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April 22, 2025
Class Year: 2025 Program: Master of Nursing After spending years researching spider brains, conducting bone marrow transplants in mice and even swimming with sharks, Brittany Cordova felt like something was missing. “I realized I wanted a career that allowed for more human interaction,”…
April 11, 2025
It's possible to become a registered nurse in as little as two years, but there are several routes into this fast-paced, rapidly evolving career. They all start with nursing school, and they all require passing the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX. The study of nursing takes a…
April 10, 2025
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings, which were released in early April, show the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University slipped overall but gained in several speciality programs. Following widespread critiques of the criteria used in…
April 02, 2025
For over five decades, Mary Moller, DNP (NUR ’06), has been a trailblazing force in psychiatric nursing, revolutionizing how mental healthcare is taught, delivered and understood. Driven by deep gratitude for the transformative impact of her education at Case Western Reserve University Frances…
March 28, 2025
Hiring a caregiver takes time and energy, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Simplify the process with this expert-backed advice. Hiring a caregiver is a process that requires time, energy and thoughtful preparation — but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. There are simple steps you can…
March 21, 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. A Message from the Associate Dean for Research Dear School of Nursing research…
February 24, 2025
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing is proud to announce several awards to be presented to faculty members at the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS). Jaclene Zauszniewski, professor and interim PhD program director, will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the…
February 17, 2025
Shanina Knighton, adjunct associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, explained how moisture is the most common cause of toxicity in basements as it’s the leading cause of mold and mildew. Basements are often neglected spaces used for storage, laundry, or DIY projects, but…
February 05, 2025
Elite female athletes often make headlines for their achievements, but women in sports have long fought for the recognition they deserve. Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 5) celebrates their impact and accomplishments while highlighting the ongoing push for gender equity in…
February 03, 2025
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites you to celebrate Black History Month on Thurs., Feb. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at the Samson Pavilion/Health Education Campus. Featuring Harlem, NY-based filmmaker Stacey L. Holman, who has directed and…