Commencement 2025: Family inspiration propels nursing graduate’s career - Darciah Costa, the URI College of Nursing Academic Excellence Award winner, to pursue career as cardiac nurse at Johns Hopkins Darciah “Darcy” Costa was a high school student when her grandmother, Margarida, was nearing the end of her life in a nursing home after having lived for years with dementia. Costa, who helped care for […]
URI College of Nursing offers online Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Master’s-trained nurses can become nurse executives, health system leaders through URI Online Healthcare professionals looking to take the next step to becoming nurse executives and advanced practice nurses influencing health policy at the highest levels now have the opportunity to earn a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the convenience of their home or workplace through […]
URI nursing professor wins national award for education in women’s health, obstetrics - Diane DiTomasso honored by leading neonatal nursing organization after research into breastfeeding, newborn weight loss A University of Rhode Island College of Nursing professor and expert in women’s health and obstetrics is being recognized nationally by a leading nursing association dedicated to promoting the health of women and newborns, advocating for quality nursing care, and […]
URI College of Nursing reinstitutes online RN to BS program - Registered nurses with an associate’s degree or nursing diploma can complete bachelor’s degree online Registered nurses with an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing now have the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s degree while continuing to work in the field without having to dedicate the time needed to head to campus, as the University of […]
‘Caring for yourself while caring for others’ - 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 […]
Nursing students apply classroom knowledge in real clinical settings - 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 […]
Newest nursing Fellow brings international perspective on health care policy to URI - 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 […]
White Coat Ceremony welcomes new nursing students to profession - 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 […]
URI College of Nursing’s simulation education program earns international accreditation - 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 […]
Nursing graduates receive custom college pin in post-commencement ceremony - 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 […]
