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Unit Rx

A QR code to report workplace violence in the ED. A universal “how-to” for RN preceptors. And protected sleep “prescriptions” for fragile ICU patients. Every Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student designs and deploys a scholarly practice project as the culmination of their learning. But some go on to permanently shift health systems' policies, protocols, and practices, and even get published.

by Christine Kueter

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From the Dean

From UVA to Ellis Island to Apple, it's been a dramatic summer. 'We live in turbulent times,' writes Baernholdt. 'They do not, however, claim us.'

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In Her Own Words

An original poem - 'Big Breakfast with Hotcakes' - by professor Jessica Keim-Malpass, who cares for pediatric cancer patients.

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Worth Noting

How two faculty flipped a class, scaled back busywork, and boosted students’ confidence via competency-based education.

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Pinafore Nurse Jackie Sweetwood Brownfield

When the School celebrated its 100th, Irv Brownfield donated a painting of his wife, Jackie, a ’51 diploma grad, near McKim Hall. It still hangs in McLeod Hall.

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By the Numbers

CCI retreats are in full swing this summer and fall. A look at their aim, who's engaged, what activities they involve, and what students say.

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Meet CNL Student Jamilia

Mom to two small kids and a medication and pharmacy tech with experience working in correctional settings, Jamilia is a CNL student and Conway Scholar.

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Getting ICU Patients the 40 Winks They Need

While a DNP student, NP Kristin Long observed the impact that poor sleep quality had on ICU patients and developed a new nighttime approach to ZZZs.

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Workplace Violence Reporting Made Easy

If workplace violence in healthcare is 'pervasive, perpetual, and underreported,' it's also better assessed/addressed using tools like DNP grad Ross Scallan's.

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A Commonsense Roadmap for RN Preceptors

Done right, student-preceptor relationships can be powerful, affirming, even life-long. It's why DNP grad Maureen DeSena's preceptor 'how-to' is so critical.

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Why A DNP, rather than an MSN?
Two UVA School of Nursing faculty on why those seeking to become nurse practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists should earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, the highest clinical degree, through UVA School of Nursing's course- and credit efficient program that's affordable, flexible, and enables graduates to hit the ground running.