It’s fall, the beginning of a new semester, and a time for some exciting “Happenings at Hopkins.” Visit our About Us webpage to read about visiting graduate students from partner programs in China, Lebanon, and South Africa; our “year of the million dollar grant;” and recent accomplishments of SON faculty.

Students are Earning Second Degrees to Enter Nursing  Two-thirds of the class of 2008 already hold a bachelor's degree and many pursued other careers before nursing.

$1.5 Million Grant to Continue Clinical Nursing Leadership Program The Helene Fuld Health Trust again has funded JHUSON’s Fuld Leadership Fellows Program, which matches 40 undergraduate students each year with mentors from the inpatient hospital setting.

Jacquelyn Campbell Named Pathfinder Distinguished Researcher  Dr. Campbell has been recognized by the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research for her leadership in intimate partner violence research.

Maureen George, PhD, RN, AE-C Appointed to Faculty  Maureen George has worked as an advance practice nurse in lung disease since 1986 and is an expert in asthma care. She will teach in the BS and MSN programs.

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

What's New
New faculty leaders, student achievement, Nightingala 2006, and more.

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

Events and Reminders
2^nd Opinion Poll, Homecoming, San Francisco, and more.

Fresh Faces
Meet new faculty and staff.

Publications
Research by our outstanding 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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