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Angela Amar named dean of NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing

April 06, 2023
NYU President Andrew Hamilton and Interim Provost Gigi Dopico today announced the appointment of Angela Amar, PhD, RN, FAAN, as the dean of the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She begins her new role on August 1, 2023. An accomplished leader,…

Hospitals with the most vulnerable maternity patients understaffed with nurses

March 31, 2023
In labor and delivery units likely to have more high-risk patients, nurse-to-patient ratios are often inconsistent with national staffing standards Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications during childbirth are less likely to…

Jay Paul estate leaves $1 Million to NYU Meyers

March 17, 2023
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing’s Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) received a one-million-dollar gift from the estate of Jay R. Paul. Paul was a long-time supporter of the Institute thanks to HIGN Executive Director & Clinical…

Diabetes and toothlessness together worsen cognitive decline

March 14, 2023
A growing connection among diabetes, oral health, and dementia highlights the importance of dental care and diabetes management as we age Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in…

Online program prompts vaccination among vaccine-hesitant mothers

March 08, 2023
Skills for spotting disinformation and videos of babies sick with preventable illnesses encouraged vaccination A web-based program that educates mothers about how to find reliable health information and the dangers of babies contracting vaccine…

Prof. Donna Hallas named next editor-in-chief of the Journal of Pediatric Health Care

January 30, 2023
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) has named Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCPNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, the next editor-in-chief of the Journal of Pediatric Health Care, effective July 1, 2023. Dr. Hallas is a clinical…

Virtual, peer-led program shows promise for improving HIV treatment adherence for teens and young adults

January 30, 2023
A virtual intervention led by peer coaches can help HIV-positive Black and Hispanic adolescents and young adults adhere to their medication, according to a proof-of-concept study published in the journal AIDS and Behavior. The findings lay the…

Labor and delivery nurse perceptions of patient safety linked to missed nursing care

January 19, 2023
Researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing have found a connection between labor and delivery nurses’ perceptions of patient safety on their units and missed nursing care, or tasks that are delayed or not completed. Their findings are…

Depression may look different in Black women

December 13, 2022
Variation in depression symptoms could translate to underdiagnosis and missed care Black women with symptoms of depression more often report sleep disturbances, self-criticism, and irritability than stereotypical symptoms such as depressed mood,…

NYU Meyers and Howard studies demystify the NIH Diversity Supplement

November 18, 2022
Investigators from diverse backgrounds are underrepresented In research. To foster researchers from underrepresented backgrounds and address disparities in the research workforce, the NIH offers diversity supplements, which provide targeted…