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School Launches New Website
A re-designed website for the School launched in April, reflecting a new look and theme, along with revised navigation based on usage analytics, best practices in higher education, and suggestions from visitors and members of the SON community. It's a work in progress and additional updates are planned. Take a look and send us your feedback.

Faculty memberSchool of Nursing in Top 10 of Scholarly Productivity
According to the "Top Research Universities Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index," the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHUSON) has joined the highest ranks of faculty achievement among nursing schools nationwide.

Letter from NightingaleFlorence Nightingale's Legacy
A pioneer of modern nursing…did you know?
The first woman to be elected a fellow of the Statistic Society;
Published more than 200 books and reports;
Notes on Nursing, has been translated into eleven foreign languages and is still in print today;
The SON has a collection of her original letters, books, and wheelchair.

The SON Seeks Your Opinion 
What are the biggest challenges to overcoming the nursing shortage? Make your voice heard with the SON Opinion Poll.

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Voices of the SON
Students, faculty, and alumni give voice to their SON experiences.

What's New
Academic leadership openings, faculty research initiatives, new collaborations, and more.

Awards & Promotions
Recognition of faculty,
staff, and student accomplishments.

Events and Reminders Commencement 2008, Homecoming update, and more.

Fresh Faces
Meet new faculty and staff.

Publications
Research by outstanding SON faculty.


Hopkins Nursing Links: JHU School of Nursing http://www.son.jhmi.edu
JHUSON Alumni http://www.son.jhmi.edu/alumni/

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