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Editorial from Dean Eileen Sullivan-Marx: Climate change, global health, and nursing scholarship

September 14, 2017
According to the World Health Organization (2014), global climate has significant effects on the social and environmental determinants of health through threats to clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food, rising temperatures, and secure…
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NYU researchers examine disaster preparedness and recovery in a hurricane-induced hospital evacuation

September 14, 2017
Two reports published in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship reveal important insights on emergency preparedness, recovery, and resilience from nurses working at NYU Langone Health’s main hospital during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Communication –…
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Prof. Larry Slater named director of undergraduate program

July 26, 2017
NYU Meyers is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Larry Slater, clinical associate professor, as director of the undergraduate program effective September 1, 2017. Prof. Slater has been a member of the faculty for five years and knows the…
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Prof. Maja Djukic receives Macy Faculty Scholars Award

June 28, 2017
New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYU Meyers) is excited to announce that Maja Djukic, PhD, RN is the recipient of an educational change award for 2017 from the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation.  Djukic is the first ever Macy Faculty…
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CDUHR researchers test how to accurately assess use of new psychoactive drugs such as “bath salts”

May 24, 2017
Study reveals bath salt use underreported Hundreds of new psychoactive substances have emerged in recent years, and determining their prevalence is essential to cultivating effective prevention efforts. One example of new street drugs is…
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Prof. Allison Squires's research examines language barriers’ impact on patient outcomes

May 24, 2017
In home healthcare, providers that do not communicate in patients’ native language negatively affect care outcomes In the United States (U.S.), one in every five households speaks a language other than English at home. Research has shown, as…
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Prof. Judith Haber named DentaQuest Health Equity Hero

May 24, 2017
2017 DentaQuest Health Equity Heroes recognized for exceptional efforts to enhance health New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing’s Judith Haber, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, executive director of the Oral Health Nursing Education and…
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NYU Meyers Announces its Graduation Ceremony for 2017

May 16, 2017
Barbara Nichols DNSc (hon) MS, RN, FAAN to deliver the Keynote SpeechNew York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYU Meyers) is pleased to announce its 2017 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 22, 2017, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, at…
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Prof. Bei Wu receives Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Geriatric Oral Health

May 01, 2017
Dr. Bei Wu was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Scientist Award for Geriatric Oral Research by International Association for Dental Research. Dr. Bei Wu, PhD, of New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYU Meyers), was honored as the…
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NYU Meyers College of Nursing Faculty Honored with 2017 Eastern Nursing Research Society Award

April 17, 2017
New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYU Meyers) Assistant Professor Janet Van Cleave, PhD, RN, was honored at the 29th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS), in Philadelphia on April 7, 2017. Dr…