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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Simulation training helps students learn true role of a nurse

Advanced sim labs in the College of Nursing include lifelike mannequins that mimic actual patients By Allie Shinskey University of Rhode Island College of Nursing students get the opportunity to work directly with patients, assessing their condition, diagnosing a plan of action and applying the prescribed treatment themselves, all without the risk of making a […]

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URI nurse practitioner students earn scholarships from nursing alliance

Four URI College of Nursing graduate students got a little help in furthering their education last week, earning scholarships from the Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Rhode Island. Nurse practitioner students Olajumoke Adetunji, Andrea Burden, Kim Silva, Megan Chambers and Yvette Moreno each received a $1,000 scholarship during the alliance’s annual conference last Saturday. Applicants must […]

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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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