College of Nursing student wellness initiative includes peer mentoring, yoga, therapeutic coloring, among other self-care programs Between studying for exams, meeting term paper deadlines, applying for internships, worrying about final grades, and working to pay tuition, all while trying to navigate the social landscape of young adulthood, college life can be a stressful time for […]

450 URI nursing students are working in a variety of healthcare settings during clinical rotations Hospitals, nursing homes, community health clinics and more are getting a boost in personnel while helping prepare the next generation of healthcare workers, as 450 University of Rhode Island College of Nursing students head into the community on clinical rotations […]

Barcott-Kim Fellow, Ph.D. student Juyoung Kim focuses research on low-value care, global health policy An experienced nurse and researcher of health care policy and finance is the newest Fellow in a University of Rhode Island College of Nursing program that aims to develop the next generation of nursing faculty members. Juyoung Kim, a Ph.D. candidate […]

Class of 2027 urged to ‘be the voice for patients’ as they begin their careers Dean Danny Willis and the faculty of the URI College of Nursing welcomed the Class of 2027 into the nursing profession during the semi-annual White Coat Ceremony Tuesday morning in Edwards Auditorium. URI President Marc Parlange, Provost Barbara Wolfe, Associate […]

Simulation program puts nursing students in realistic patient scenarios, preparing them to manage actual situations in a safe environment The University of Rhode Island College of Nursing’s simulation education program offers students hands-on experience in a safe environment without risk to patient safety. It enhances critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills, helping prepare future nurses […]

Sixty-five graduates received their custom URI College of Nursing pin during the college’s semi-annual Pinning Ceremony after the University’s December Commencement exercises Saturday. Each graduate traditionally receives the college’s unique pin, which was established by the first graduating class on 1950. It represents professional nursing education, which includes the three aspects of development: the spirit […]

University of Rhode Island students from the Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences imparted some health wisdom on younger students during an interactive health and wellness fair at South Kingstown High School Dec. 6. About 70 URI students helped educate high school students during an interprofessional presentation involving the departments of nutrition, physical therapy […]

Donna Schwartz-Barcott and Hesook Suzie Kim Nursing Fellowship aims to address shortage in nursing educators U.S. Sen. Jack Reed joined University of Rhode Island Provost Barbara Wolfe and URI College of Nursing Dean Danny Willis Nov. 25 to honor two distinguished former professors in connection with a fellowship in their name that aims to develop […]

The many significant accomplishments of thew faculty, students, staff and alumni of the URI College of Nursing are chronicled.

Yale University Professor Shelli Feder, delivering the College’s Fall Distinguished Lecture, calls for increased access for those with serious cardiovascular disease While palliative care is common for patients diagnosed with life-threatening conditions like cancer or Alzheimer’s Disease, it is less commonly prescribed to patients suffering from heart failure, a missed opportunity to provide enhanced care […]