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URI College of Nursing graduate programs ranked among nation’s best

Master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice listed among top programs in country The University of Rhode Island College of Nursing graduate programs have soared in national ranks, jumping into the top 11 percent among master’s programs in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report, which released its new rankings Tuesday. The College’s master’s […]

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URI Nursing grad receives nursing association President’s Award

Janelle Amoako ’15 is staff nurse at Miriam, Master’s candidate at URI A University of Rhode Island College of Nursing graduate and master’s candidate is already making waves in nursing administration, serving as the youngest member of the Board of Directors for the American Nurses Association-RI, and recently receiving the association’s most prestigious award. Janelle […]

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Innovations in nursing: URI study helping repair asthma patients’ lungs

Students in the Nursing graduate programs at URI have the opportunity to participate in studies like the TEAMS program, which lets nurses treat patients remotely A number of patients who suffer from asthma are bringing their condition under control, increasing their lung function and decreasing the frequency of asthma attacks — all without going to […]

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URI Nursing students prepare for a future of home-based health care

As the costs associated with health care continue to soar, there is a greater emphasis in the industry on keeping people out of hospitals and receiving more care in the home, opening new opportunities and new responsibilities for health care workers.

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URI, RIC Nursing students provide care for caregivers

State officials get firsthand look at respite care program at RI Nursing Education Center Caring for a child with special needs or an elderly parent with dementia can at times be stressful and overwhelming. The devotion and commitment to a loved one drives the caregiver to provide often constant attention, leaving them no time to […]

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GALLERY: College of Nursing graduates nearly 300 students

Caring for an elderly woman as she takes her last breath. Tending to the health care needs of homeless people. Witnessing “the joy and the wonderment” of the birth of a newborn. Those are just a few of the experiences graduates of the URI College of Nursing have already experienced as they embark on their […]

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Nursing Commencement speaker to highlight ‘what happens next’

By Allie Lewis The College of Nursing, in collaboration with its professors and students, have chosen to honor one of their best and brightest as this year’s commencement speaker. Avon, Mass., native Shannon McIsaac will take the podium at Commencement Weekend to address her fellow nursing graduates with a message of perseverance, hope and, above […]

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Yale honors URI Nursing Dean for outstanding achievements

Barbara Wolfe to be recognized by her alma mater as ‘Distinguished Alumna’ College of Nursing Dean Barbara Wolfe will be recognized this week by the Yale School of Nursing for her achievements and distinction within her career. The Yale School of Nursing’s Distinguished Alumna/us Award recognizes a select few individuals each year for demonstrating “achievement […]

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URI health care webinar: Big Data’s impact on productivity improvement

Dr. Theresa Fitzpatrick, senior vice president of management consulting firm Kaufman, Hall & Associates, will explore how advanced analytics are making traditional approaches to clinical productivity improvement obsolete during a live webinar April 24 at 1 p.m.

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