School of nursing news

From Cancer Survivor to Healing Hero: A Nurse Practitioner’s Journey of Resilience
Aug 14, 2024In the heartwarming and inspiring tale of Katie DeGrace's life, adversity served as the catalyst for a call to nursing. From the depths of stage 4 ovarian cancer at just 10 years old, to the pinnacle of success as a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC), her story is nothing short of miraculous.
Rewind to 2006, a year etched in Katie’s memory as the beginning of a battle against a menacing foe – stage 4 ovarian cancer. Armed with a spirit of resilience and surrounded by the care of nurses and doctors at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, located just minutes... Read more

UMSN Alum Founds Firm to Improve Pharmaceutical Safety
Jul 08, 2024From Ann Arbor to London, a University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) alum reflects on her journey from frontline nurse to innovator and entrepreneur.
Molly James graduated from UMSN with her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1986, driven by the institution's prestigious reputation and her familial ties. "We were a Michigan family," she reminisced, as her uncle and older sister had attended U-M before her.
Deepening her Michigan roots after graduating, Molly worked in a variety of roles in mental health and outpatient care before she was introduced to drug safety and... Read more

VA Clinic Named After UMSN Nurse, Decorated Veteran
Jun 21, 2024In a tribute to a lifetime of service and dedication to our country and our community, the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, located just minutes away from the University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN), has renamed its women’s clinic in honor of Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone (ret.), a UMSN alumna and decorated veteran. A dedication ceremony was held in May to celebrate this honor.
Carol Ann embarked on her remarkable journey in 1975 when she earned her baccalaureate in nursing from UMSN and set out to pursue her passion for healing when she received her commission in the... Read more

Transitioning Your Career Into Nursing Leadership
Mar 21, 2024Nurses are at the heart of health care. They also increasingly represent patients and RNs in hospital and health care system boardrooms. Studies on health care leadership have shown that evidence-based nursing leadership helps health care organizations improve productivity and quality of care. Effective nurse leadership reduces medical errors, boosts staff retention, and positively influences patient outcomes. As a result, there are more opportunities for nurses to step into leadership roles than ever before.
Yet many nurses report they are unsure about how to advance... Read more

From the Classroom to the Community: Profiles of Clinical Practice – April Bigelow
Mar 21, 2024As a leading educator of the next generation of nurses, the University of Michigan School of Nursing is committed to a tripartite mission of education, research and clinical practice. We are proud to share stories of the work our faculty do to bring much-needed clinical care to Ann Arbor and surrounding communities, while enhancing the lessons and experience they provide to students.
For April D. Bigelow, Ph.D., ANP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, her role as a clinical associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing provides her with the opportunity to marry her two great... Read more

Launching the 4th We Dare Challenge - Unleashing Student Innovation
Jan 29, 2024For a limited time, from February 1, 2024, to February 16, 2024, the University of Michigan School of Nursing is thrilled to launch the 4th We Dare Challenge, an exclusive opportunity for donors to directly impact the student experience.
Donors who make a gift to the We Dare Challenge will experience the energy and excitement as four student projects vie for donor votes in a live-stream nursing student pitch competition. Immerse yourself in the pitches, interact with the students, ask questions, and cast your vote for the project that speaks to you.
The winning project... Read more

Top 5 reasons to get an MSN
Jan 24, 2024Pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is a natural step for many registered nurses and nursing students. Whether you are interested in more career opportunities, a higher salary, or wish to lead the charge in health care transformation, extending your education with an MSN is a worthy consideration.
Advanced nursing positions are in high demand. With a growing focus on preventive care and an increased need due to population aging, nursing specialists, including nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives, are among the field’s highest-paid professionals... Read more

U-M School of Nursing Announces Recipients of 2023 Alumni Awards
Sep 20, 2023The University of Michigan School of Nursing has announced the recipients of its 2023 Alumni Awards. They are Chin Hwa (Gina) Dahlem, Ph.D., FNP-C, FAANP (MS 2005, Ph.D. 2010); Suzanne Miyamoto, Ph.D., RN, FAAN (BSN 2002, MS 2004, Ph.D. 2009); and Daniel Pesut, Ph.D., RN, FAAN (Ph.D. 1984).
According to U-M School of Nursing Dean Patricia Hurn, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, this year’s recipients have not only made impactful contributions to the nursing profession throughout their distinguished careers, but have also affected meaningful and lasting change across the health care industry.
“... Read more

2023 Preceptors of the Year
Jul 21, 2023The University of Michigan School of Nursing Office of Professional Graduate Studies would like to announce the 2022-2023 Preceptor of the Year Awards winners! These awards are given yearly both to individual preceptors and departments who have shown exceptional dedication to providing learning experiences and support to our students as they transition to advanced practice providers. The recipients of this recognition are selected from nominations from faculty and student evaluations. This year we are giving out four awards, one in each of the following categories:
Individual Preceptor... Read more
Five UMSN faculty members approved for promotions
Jun 07, 2023The Board of Regents approved recommendations for five School of Nursing promotions for associate and full professor ranks at the University of Michigan. Congratulations!
Erin Kahle
PhD, MPHPromotion to Associate Professor w/ Tenure
Yasamin KusunokiPhD, MPHPromotion to Associate Professor w/ Tenure
Marie-Anne RosembergPhD, MN, RN, FAAOHNPromotion to Associate Professor w/ Tenure
Terri Voepel-Lewis
PhD, RNPromotion to Professor w/ Tenure
Lee RooseveltPhD, MPH, CNMPromotion to... Read more