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Q&A with Prof. Donna Hallas

December 06, 2019
Prof. Donna Hallas, Clinical Professor & Program Director, Pediatrics NP  
What makes the NYU Meyers Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program stand out? Our graduates are setting new directions and dimensions for the care of children and their families who most need our attention and expertise. Students have…
One Question: Why do some parents hesitate to vaccinate their children?
What motivated you to join the national discussion on vaccines? In my practice, I had some parents who adamantly refused to give their children vaccines and some who automatically accepted them. The reasons were often cultural. When I first…
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Uniting against HIV/AIDS

December 02, 2019
Rapid changes in treatment have transformed HIV from a terminal illness into a manageable chronic disease. At NYU Meyers, our research in HIV/AIDS care is keeping pace with these advances. As the HIV/AIDS population shifts and ages, our focus has…
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Our Research   Generating new knowledge and demonstrating the highest standards of excellence in research and scholarship is a key component of our mission. Our faculty have expanded the scope and number of their local, national, and…
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Q&A with Prof. Susan Altman

November 25, 2019
Prof. Susan Altman, Clinical Assistant Professor & Program Director, Nurse-Midwifery   What makes the NYU Meyers Nurse-Midwifery Program stand out? Our program prepares students to become expert providers of healthcare across the…
Midwifery at a Glance
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Q&A with Prof. Mary Brennan

November 22, 2019
Prof. Mary Brennan, Clinical Associate Professor & Program Director, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP   What makes the NYU Meyers Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Program stand out? Our program is a stand-out for so many reasons, but…
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NICHE receives grant from Washington state to improve care in nursing homes

November 21, 2019
Education and leadership program for nurses has potential to benefit 3,000 older adults The Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has awarded Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE), a nurse-driven program based…
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Gerontology and aging

November 19, 2019
With the number of persons aged 65+ expected to double globally by 2050, the race is on to deliver exceptional evidence-based care for older adults. NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing pursues excellence in gerontology and aging care through expert…
What is the NICHE program?
Our institutes, centers, + initiatives Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing is a globally recognized research center known for its expertise in the specialized care of older adults. Since its…
Get to know Dean Eileen
What makes our research unique is that it’s highly interdisciplinary. We reach out as nurses across the community to solve problems that affect people every day. – Dean Eileen Sullivan-Marx Our research Generating new knowledge and…
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NYU Meyers: By the Numbers

November 14, 2019
    881 undergraduates + 682 graduate students     #5 in funding awards from the NIH     6 centers for research and innovation     $22.5 million for scholarships $7.5 million for research 9 fully funded…
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Studies find nurse-led program improves care of older adults

November 04, 2019
NYU Meyers analysis of 27 years of research involving more than 12,000 patients demonstrates success of NICHE Program in supporting healthcare organizations in caring for older adults An analysis of research on the Nurses Improving Care for…
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Raising the bar on Alzheimer's

November 01, 2019
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. That number is expected to grow to 14 million by 2050, making it a public health crisis. NYU Meyers is…
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Prof. Sally S. Cohen receives 2019 Lois Capps Policy Luminary Award

October 31, 2019
Last week, Prof. Sally S. Cohen, PhD, RN, FAAN, received the 2019 Lois Capps Policy Luminary Award from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for her exceptional contributions to the nursing workforce and healthcare policy. The…