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College of Nursing Associate Professor Named to 2023 Class of AWHONN Fellows

Urmeka Jefferson, PhD, RN, was selected by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses in recognition of her contributions to the health of women and newborn babies
Urmeka T. Jefferson, PhD, RN
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It’s a Match! RUSH Medical Students Take Next Step in Medical Careers

Students gathered with family and friends on March 17 for Match Day celebration
Three RMC graduates stand together smiling, as two hold signs reading I Matched! General Surgery at LSU
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Very Well: Student Group Promotes Wellness

Leaders of the RUSH University Student Wellness Association talk about the organization, the importance of wellness and some of their favorite stress-reduction tools
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RUSH College of Nursing Receives High Scores for Online Master’s Program

The Generalist Entry Master’s (GEM) Clinical Nurse Leader program is ranked among the top ten nationwide in new U.S. News & World Report survey
U.S. News Best Online Programs - Grad Nursing 2023
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Runs in the Family

Daughter of a RUSH Medical College dean, assistant professor Mary Katherine Krause, MS-HSM, reflects on her family’s contributions and her own leadership at the University
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Taking Joy in Giving Back

Janice Phillips, PhD, RN, overcame homelessness to become leader in health equity
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RU50: ‘A RUSH Child in More Ways Than One’

Stephanie Crane, MD, developed RUSH University’s global health program — and inspired her son, now a first-year student at RUSH Medical College
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Message From College of Nursing Dean Christine M. Kennedy, PhD, RN, FAAN

Christine Kennedy, RN, PhD, FAAN
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RUSH College of Nursing Professor Elected Vice President of Nursing Association

Monique Reed, PhD, MS, RN, re-elected by the American Nursing Association Illinois Chapter
Monique Reed, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN
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CNL vs. CNS: Which Nursing Career Path Is Best for You?

Clinical nurse leaders and clinical nurse specialists are both graduate-level nursing roles. Learn about the differences and similarities between the two roles.
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