The University of Michigan School of Nursing welcomes visiting scholars from around the world who bring new perspectives to our community while advancing their research and professional development at UMSN. In this Q&A series, we’re introducing you to some of the international scholars spending time at Michigan Nursing.For the third installment of our series, we're introducing Caroline Lopes Ciofi Silva, Ph.D., RN, an assistant professor at the School of Nursing at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil. Silva is visiting UMSN from August 2026 through January 2027, working with… Read more
A weekend of networking and shared experiences in Detroit could open new doors for University of Michigan School of Nursing students, alumni and faculty.Five members of the Michigan Nursing community attended the recent DNPs of Color Conference, where they connected with nursing professionals from across the country, exchanged ideas and explored ways to bring more students into the conversation.The U-M School of Nursing served as a scholarship sponsor for the event, helping support participation and strengthen connections with an organization that brings together nursing professionals and… Read more
Rachel Singer knew she wanted to work in health care. Figuring out where she fit took a little exploration.While studying in the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Rachel volunteered at a hospital in Long Island, New York. Time in the emergency department and surgical intensive care unit gave her a close look at nurses’ day-to-day work.“I loved how involved and hands-on they were in their patients’ care,” Rachel said.She was drawn to the relationships nurses built with patients and their role as patient advocates. Learning about different nursing… Read more
Being a nursing student isn’t all about studying. Just ask Sarah Lauerman.Sarah has loved singing her entire life. Studying nursing at Michigan has given her a chance to keep that passion going while preparing for her career.A University of Michigan School of Nursing student in the BSN Class of 2029, Sarah joined the U-M Women’s Glee Club and found friends who shared her interest in music.“I joined because I have loved singing my entire life and the club has such an amazing group of girls I wanted to be a part of,” Sarah said.Glee has introduced her to students she might not otherwise meet in… Read more
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