News from the KU School of Nursing
Read recent news stories and announcements about our faculty, staff, students and programs.
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October 3, 2025Students celebrate with transplant patientLearning to care for the whole patient is part of the clinical education at KU School of Nursing
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September 23, 2025A day in the life of Salina nursing studentsStudents at KU School of Nursing-Salina share what life is like on campus this fall.
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August 20, 2025Funds renewed to support KU Advanced Practice Nursing studentsANEW: Grow and Stay project aims to prepare APRNs to deliver high-quality primary care, behavioral health and maternal health services in rural and underserved Kansas communities.
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August 19, 2025Diary of a summer nursing elective: Lifestyle Considerations in NursingCourse introduces the concept of healthy lifestyle considerations, including nutrition, sleep, physical activity, stress management and social networks from multiple perspectives.
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August 18, 2025Salina nursing students’ International Education Experience leads to broader perspective on global healthSalina bachelor of science in nursing students Carlo Valencia from Yigo, Guam, and Raegan Fairfax from Sedalia, Missouri, participated in an International Education Experience in Peru this summer. Below is a Q&A about their experience.
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August 14, 2025Full circle: A father-daughter bond forged in nursingKU Nursing student and her father, a nurse at The University of Kansas Health System, reflect on shared love of nursing
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May 9, 2025Hands-on Resuscitation Simulation Offered to Rural NursesAdvancing Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Grow and Stay grant enables hands-on clinical and team training for resuscitation skills in Lyons, Kansas.
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April 23, 2025“Ring the Gong” ceremony milestone momentClinical rotation leads to unique reflection for KU student nurses
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February 4, 2025Simulation experience helps students practice crucial skillsSenior nursing students recently practiced what to do when a patient is declining.
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January 21, 2025January Research RoundupUniversity of Kansas School of Nursing faculty regularly publish scholarly articles and make presentations that expand the nursing profession. Here is a roundup of publications and presentations for January 2025.
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January 8, 2025Student Spotlight: Savanna Medina, KU Community College Nursing ProgramStudent earns bachelor degree from KU and associate degree from Butler Community College concurrently
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December 17, 2024Nursing students experience full obstetrical rotationClinical experiences round out nursing education
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December 12, 2024Scholarship Night and Symposium Showcases Nursing ScholarshipOver 150 KU nursing students share scholarship projects.
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December 10, 2024Nursing Preceptor Spotlight: Bridget Robinson, APRNCelebrating the Heart of Midwifery Mentorship
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December 2, 2024Nursing grad uses grant to care for underserved communitiesThe ANEW Grow and Stay grant helps advanced practice nurses further their education
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October 25, 2024Research Roundup September 2024University of Kansas School of Nursing faculty regularly publish scholarly articles and make presentations that expand the nursing profession. Here is a roundup of publications and presentations for September 2024.
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October 25, 2024Extra credit leads to bone marrow donation and potential career path for nursing studentPatient empathy grows during donation experience.
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October 24, 2024Nursing graduate supported by ANEW grantFunds from federal grant help student complete KU's family nurse practitioner certificate and gain important professional experiences.
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October 2, 2024KU School of Nursing celebrates National Healthcare Simulation WeekEvents highlight the critical importance of simulation-based learning in nursing education.