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Technology can significantly help nursing students learn the complexities of nursing practice or act as a source of frustration that takes valuable time away from education. Here is a brief look at some of the technologies in use in nursing education, the impact of AI, and practical tips for using e...

Case Western Reserve University values excellence by advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through inclusive thinking, mindful learning and transformative dialogue. The university's strategic plan, Think Big, calls on us to uphold those values and build a respectful, diverse and effective univer...

Midwifery students seize opportunity for professional growth On a chilly February day, a room of nearly 100 midwives buzzed with energy and anticipation. They were gathered for the annual American College of Nurse Midwives' Midwifery Forward conference in Findlay, Ohio, where five students from Cas...

Alumna reflects on a career of nursing and advocacy By Amanda Brower After Sept. 11, 2001, Colleen Leners, an emergency trauma nurse in the U.S. Navy Reserve, was asked to volunteer for active duty with the U.S. Army. Answering the call, she served in the Middle East with the U.S. Army Nurse Corps...

A new nursing collaborative sets out to explore sleep and circadian science By Jen A. Miller A good night’s sleep doesn’t just feel good—it’s critical to your quality of life. In adults, sleep helps maintain brain function as well as mental and physical health. In children, it’s a key factor in gr...

Nursing school faculty and alumni advise on award-winning film By Amanda Brower While maternal mortality rates across the globe are dropping, there is one exception: the U.S., where the rate is 10 times higher than in Europe, according to the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Contr...

Mentoring program equips nursing students with alumni insight By Lauren Dangel As Rachel Shen (CWR ’24) prepared to transition from student to nurse, she wondered how the perspectives of the diverse, far-reaching network of Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing alumni could help students like her...

Bridging healthcare and environmental advocacy Record-breaking heat, drought and floods, and more frequent hurricanes and tornadoes are the most visible symptoms of climate change. Less apparent are the impacts on the health and well-being of the people affected by this extreme weather: heat-relate...

Exploring the role of music therapy in medical decisions By Ilima Loomis From the album you listened to on repeat as a teenager to the first song you slow-danced to with your spouse, the music you love is more than just the soundtrack to your life; it’s part of who you are. That’s the theory behi...

Student-turned-teaching-assistant leads the way for aspiring nurses By Matthew Merchant When Tanner Purnhagen (CWR ’15) takes to the skies as a flight nurse, he carries more than just medical equipment; he brings a profound commitment to easing the fears of patients while they’re suffering a healt...