School of nursing news
Learning to heal
Jan 13, 2021When Pamela Katz Ressler decided to leave her hometown of East Lansing and study nursing at the University of Michigan, she wasn’t sure where it would lead, but she knew something felt right. Since earning her bachelor’s degree from the U-M School of Nursing in 1979, Ressler’s professional journey has been marked by changing directions, continuous discovery and profound loss. A combination of challenges and opportunities have helped her become a respected leader in a nontraditional nursing role.
Ressler is the founder of Stress Resources, a firm specializing in building resilience... Read more
Becoming a nurse and a groundbreaking business leader
Jan 13, 2021Alumna Andra Rush’s U-M School of Nursing education inspired entrepreneurship that has broken barriers and supported communities across the United States and Canada.
Before Title IX legislation helped create more opportunities for women in athletics, Andra Rush (BSN ’82) hid her long hair under a baseball cap and registered for the local boys-only hardball team as “Andi.” Rush, now the founder and CEO of the largest woman-owned business in Michigan and one of the largest Native American-owned businesses in the United States, was eventually found out by league officials and kicked... Read more
A nursing innovation to connect caregivers
Jan 13, 2021Assistant Professor Sheria Robinson-Lane, Ph.D., RN, is a nurse, educator, gerontologist and internationally recognized expert on care for older adults with cognitive disabilities. She is not a software developer. But that’s a new world she’s found herself in as she works to create a smartphone application that can improve the lives of dementia caregivers.
Robinson-Lane’s community connections and personal experience during pregnancy inspired her to explore the idea for a technological intervention that’s rife with possibilities. Discussions with community partners on issues of older... Read more
My journey on the front lines
Jan 13, 2021Kristi Leicht earned her BSN from the U-M School of Nursing in 2017. Over the last year, she has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in an adult surgical intensive care unit at a hospital just outside of New York City. She took the time to share her experiences as a young nurse living and learning through one of the most difficult challenges she has ever faced.
Both my mom and grandmother were nurses, so becoming a nurse was an easy choice for me. Because of them, I was exposed to the medical field at an early age. I knew I wanted to become a surgical ICU nurse after my... Read more
DNP Student, Nathan Stefanovsky Awarded a Nurses Educational Funds Scholarship
Jan 04, 2021Nurses Educational Funds awarded Nathan Stefanovsky a Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. Nathan attends the University of Michigan School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.
In addition to his doctoral studies, Nathan is working to obtain a concentration in Occupational Health Nursing. His choice for the University of Michigan stemmed from a large focus in experiential learning, and in-person interprofessional collaboration among fellow nurses and other professionals. During his education, he has had various global health experiences in Thailand,... Read more
Learn about the four student groups vying for your support in the We Dare Challenge
Oct 05, 2020Four weeks. Four groups. One choice.
Now more than ever, the world needs nursing to continue its critical role providing high-quality care to patients while leading the transformation of our health care system in the United States. The U-M School of Nursing We Dare Challenge gives those who want to support the next generation of nurses the opportunity to choose which student-led initiatives are most important to them.
Donors will receive an exclusive invitation to a live-stream event where four student groups will present their projects in detail. Your gift... Read more
Next steps
Oct 02, 2020Requirements and deadlines for undergraduate applicantsFirst-year applicantsSophomore transfer applicants
Learn more about admission requirements and important deadlines for first-year and sophomore transfer applicants to the U-M School of Nursing.
HousingNursing students live in a variety of locations across campus and the surrounding community. While you're not required to live on campus, nearly 97% of first-year students choose to live in University Housing for the community, convenience and security.
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Financial aidThe U-M Office of... Read more
Be part of groundbreaking research
Oct 02, 2020U-M School of Nursing faculty researchers bring their depth of knowledge to the classroom setting to enrich your education with a research-intensive focus. And these leading nurse scientists regularly connect with committed undergraduate students to collaborate on their research.
The U-M School of Nursing is a hub for interdisciplinary research on campusCenter for Sexuality and Health DisparitiesCenter for the Study of Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking and Health (DASH)Center for Complexity and Self-Management of Chronic DiseaseComplex ACES, Complex... Read more
Take your education further as an Honors student
Oct 02, 2020The U-M School of Nursing's Undergraduate Honors Program provides special opportunities for research, mentorship and more. Honors students go beyond the standard BSN curriculum to engage in research and other scholarly work to build knowledge and skills that set them apart in graduate studies and position them for career opportunities outside of traditional clinical practice.
Participate in a student mentorship program
Attend speaker presentations, professional meetings, and shadow specialized practitioners
Cultivate... Read more
Gain a global perspective
Oct 02, 2020Undergraduate study abroad programs led by the School of NursingNursing, health and society in New Delhi, IndiaNursing, health and society in Khon Kaen ThailandSpanish for health professionals and health and culture in Costa RicaSpanish language immersion and health and culture in PeruSummer in Adelaide, AustraliaReproductive Health in Copenhagen Denmark
Due to disruptions in international travel caused by COVID-19, the U-M School of Nursing is offering global immersion experiences locally and virtually. Study abroad programs will resume when conditions permit.
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