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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…

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…

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…

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…

Driven by Purpose, Guided by Compassion

Alumnus and longtime faculty member to become the nursing school’s 14th dean

For Nicole Ganiere, the heart of nursing lies in the small victories—like helping a patient take their first sip of apple juice after months of recovery, or supporting someone as they rise from bed after open-heart surgery. When she was a child, Ganiere’s grandfather suffered a massive heart…

Emily Lopez always knew she wanted a career in healthcare—one that allowed her to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Now, as she prepares to graduate with her Master of Nursing degree from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, she reflects on…

Elizabeth “Ellie” Pearson knew she wanted to be a nurse after spending time volunteering at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. As an undergraduate earning her psychology degree, Pearson spent time in both the neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) watching nurses…

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. MNRS Distinguished Abstract Award Shemaine Martin, PhD candidate and legacy fellow at…