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Connell students awarded scholarships at NAPNAP conference

Rebecka Evans MS'08 received the Reckitt Benckiser Student Scholarship and Karina Newinsky MS'08 received the NAPNAP/McNeil Scholarship at the recent National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference in Nashville.
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Barbara Wolfe chosen as work group member to develop fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Barbara Wolfe, professor and director of the Center for Nursing Research, has been selected by the American Psychiatric Association to serve as a work group member to help develop the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), the foremost manual used worldwide by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders.   more »

Ph.D. students awarded NEF Scholarships

Kim Francis and Brian French were awarded scholarships by the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.
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Connell School dean named

Boston College has named Susan Gennaro, the Florence and William Downs Professor in Nursing Research in the College of Nursing at New York University, the next dean of the William F. Connell School of Nursing.   more »

Olivieri and Stockbridge recognized for innovative teaching methods

Rita Olivieri, associate professor of adult health nursing, and Jennifer Stockbridge, community health clinical instructor, were awarded the Academic Innovative Teaching Award from the Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing (MACN).   more »

Community health faculty, students discuss clinical experience on CatholicTV

On April 1, 2008, CatholicTVs live program, "This is the Day” welcomed Connell School Clinical Instructor Lynn Finn to discuss the work of BC seniors who are in their community health clinicals.   more »

Students return to Nicaragua with Global Health Initiative

The Global Health Initiative of the Connell School of Nursing made its second service-learning trip to Nicaragua February 29 to March 9 during spring break. Ronna Krozy and Joyce Pulcini, Connell School faculty, led the trip along with Kathy Lee from the romance languages department.   more »

June Horowitz receives research award from ENRS

MARCH 28, 2008 - June Horowitz was awarded the Susan Feetham Nurse Scientist Family Research Award, given by the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS).   more »

Promise of Nursing Scholarship awarded to Bethany Sheppard

Connell School student Bethany Sheppard has been named the recipient of a Promise of Nursing Scholarship, awarded by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association.
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Ann Burgess receives funding from the Department of Justice

Connell School Professor Ann Burgess is co-primary investigator on a collaborative grant project with the Justice Resource Institute and Villanova University, with the goal of reducing online sexual victimization of children and adolescents. 
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Roy, Hazard honored by MARN

The Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses (MARN) has announced that it will honor Barbara Hazard, dean of the Connell School, and Sr. Callista Roy, professor and nurse theorist, at the upcoming MARN awards ceremony on Friday, April 25 at the Dedham Hilton Hotel in Dedham, Massachusetts.   more »

Ph.D. student Sandy Hannon-Engel awarded NIH research funding

Sandy Hannon-Engel, a doctoral student in the Connell School of Nursing, has been awarded a National Research Service Award (NRSA), for her project entitled “Role of Altered CCK Response in Bulimia Nervosa.”
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Sandra MottPediatric Health Department Chair Sandra Mott also has National Voice as President of Society of Pediatric Nurses

Dr. Mott incorporates her own research at the National level, focusing on exploring the parental perspective of parenting / caring / living with a chronic critically ill child. In her latest letter to SPN, Dr. Mott discusses The National Initiative for Children’s Health Care Quality as well as her efforts in leading a task force to combat childhood obesity.
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CSON Faculty Interviewed for BBC Radio 4

Recently Associate Professor Pamela Grace was interviewed by BBC Radio 4's Claudia Hammond in a series called Mind Changers looking at the development of the science of psychology during the 20th century.   more »

Doctoral Candiate Recieved Coveted NRSA Funding

Lisa Duffy, MS '02 and PhD(c) was recently awarded a prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for her project titled "COPE: Intervention for Parents of Children with Epilepsy."   more »

Sr. Callista Roy Named Living Legend in the American Academy of Nursing

sr callista roySr. Roy recognized as one of the most stellar Academy Fellows at the 34th Annual Meeting and Conference of the American Academy of Nursing in Washington, DC. Each year, the American Academy of Nurses (AAN) confers "Living Legend" status upon a small group of Academy Fellows who have made the most significant and lasting contributions to the field of nursing. The honor recognizes extraordinary Fellows as reminders of nursing's proud history and as role models for all nurses.   more »

HPNF & STTI Announce 2007 End-Of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant Recipient

Connell School PhD candidate Sanghee Kim, RN, MSN, has won the grant for her proposed research project, "The Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Nurses’ Ethical Decision Making Regarding End-of-Life (NEDM-EOL) Scale in Korea."
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BC Nursing RN Refresher Program Featured in Boston Herald

Refreshing Change - The Connell School's Continuing Education Program offers an intensive three-month program designed to help nurses re-enter the work force.
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True Jeans Partners with Eating Disorders Team at Boston College

true jeans discount - contact us!TrueJeans.com hopes to encourage people everywhere that size does not matter.  Boston College’s "Love Your Body Week" is entirely devoted to educating students and the community about the serious nature and pervasiveness of eating disorders. One of the week's main activities is a jeans drive to collect used jeans that will be donated to St. Patrick's Shelter for Homeless Women and Transitional Housing.  True Jeans will give each "jeans donor" a 15% discount towards a new pair great fitting jeans.  Adrian Smith, Research Coordinator for Boston College's Eating Disorder Research Team states, "we want to reward people for being true to their real bodies. Body shape and size are greatly determined by genetics.  Genes are hard to change, but your jeans aren’t."   more »

Connell School Faculty and Students Featured on WGBH

Dr. Judith Shindul-Rothschild speaks about pending legislation seeking to set nurse-patient ratios in hospitals on WGBH's "Greater Boston."
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Faculty Elected Officer of American Assembly for Men in Nursing

Dr. Danny G. Willis was elected to the office of secretary of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing at its 32nd annual national conference hosted by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in October.   more »

Doctoral Candidate Recognized as 2007 National Nurse of the Year by Nursing Spectrum/Nurseweek

Deborah Washington, Connell School Doctoral Candidate and Director, Patient Care Services, Diversity at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston was recognized for Advancing and Leading the Profession.
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Alum Recieves Award for Advancing Forensic Nursing

Rachel Boersma, PhD '05, was awarded for her significant contributions made in the advancement of the scientific practice of Forensic nursing through research and publications.
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Connell School Junior Wins First Prize for Research Poster

Jen's research focused on the internet and user-friendly anonymous means of retrieving health information.   more »

Genesis Scholarship Awarded to Mary Ann Breen

Mary Ann BreenOne of the nation's largest long-term health care providers with more than 200 skilled nursing centers and assisted living residences in 13 states, Genesis earlier this year established a loan forgiveness program at BC that provides financial assistance to Connell School of Nursing graduate students intested in geriatric nursing. Recently, the Connell School announced that Mary Ann Breen '94 has been named the inaugural recipient of the Genesis HealthCare Scholarship.
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Nurse Anesthesia Student Receives Scholarship from MANA

Timothy Finn recently was awarded the Virginia A. Gaffey Scholarship from the AANA Foundation.
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Use of Nurse Practitioners Could Fill Healthcare Gap

Connell school Associate Professor Joyce Pulcini writes letter to the editor of The Boston Globe
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Hahnemann Hosptal Provides Grant for New BC-Dana-Farber Partnership

Boston College will now be able to offer a unique and invaluable educational opportunity to train with the the #1 cancer hospital in New England ...
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DeMarco Receives Alumni AwardConnell School Associate Professor Receives Prestigiuos 2007 Boston College Alumni Award

As both an advanced practice nurse and a nursing educator, Rosanna DeMarco has specialized in community health, with particular emphasis on African-American women living with HIV. In an annual ceremony and reception on Thursday, September 27, Dr. Rosanna DeMarco, '76, will be honored with the distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence in Health.
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Dukakis on Health CareFormer Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis Speaks about Health Care

Governor Dukakis discussed the necessity of universal health care coverage in America and addressed many pressing questions regarding the practical and policital feasibility for its achivement. The event was part of the 2007-2008 PhD Colloquia - a series of informal scholarly discussions of selected research and professional issues.
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Dorothy Jones to be Honored at the 20th Annual Celebration of Nursing Excellence at NYU

The Rose and George Doval Education Award recognizes excellence in nursing eduction.
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Faculty Member Discusses How Personal Experience Affects Professional Practice

Dr. Rosanna DeMarco speaks candidly about her diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 1999 with Helen Osborne, President of Health Literacy Consulting
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Internationally Recognized Alum Advocates Breastfeeding's Future

Beyond the natural ability of all newborn infants to nurse, Suzanne Campbell, MS '99, sees breastfeeding as an issue of empowerment.
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BC Alum Named Commissioner of Department of Mental Health

Extensive clinical knowledge and leadership skills will enable Barbara Leadholm to set an ambitious agenda for DMH.
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Associate Professor Rosanna DeMarco Recognized by Norbert Hardner Foundation

Research award will help Dr. DeMarco continue her prevention work with women of color living with HIV/AIDS.
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CSON Clinical Assistant Professor Selected as Practice Change Fellow

Adele Pike to receive mentoring and financial support to develop New Trends, New Ideas and Better Practices in Geriatric Home Care
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Continuing Education Director Interviewed for Boston Globe

Jean Weyman recently talked with On Call's Laurie Fronek about the importance of continuing education for nurses and offered some advice on how nurses can find courses that truly serve their individual goals.
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New Connell School Lab Manager Also New Johnson & Johnson Poster Girl

Maureen Connolly, ANP, RN was recently selected to represent the influential role of nurse educator in New Johnson & Johnson "Campaign for Nursing's Future"
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3 Members of Connell School Community Nominated in BostonWorks' Salute to Nurses

Boston College retired faculty Ronna Krozy, EdD, RN, alumna, Laurie Flanagan, MS, APRN, BC, and doctoral student Connie Calvin were recently nominated by patients and/or colleagues for the annual Salute to Nurses presented by BostonWorks.   more »

Nursing Spectrum Excellence Awards 2007 New England

Dorothy Jones, EdD, RNC, FAAN and Deborah Washington, RN, PhDc Recognized for Teaching and Advancing and Leading the Profession Respectively
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Senior Jean Reidy Bestowed Connell Award

Jean Reidy has been the president of the class of 2007 since she was a freshman, and she has proved to be a leader whose personal commitment motivates others.
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Senior Kristin Jacques Selected Finnegan Award Winner

Winning the Rev. Edward Finnegan, SJ, Award is the ultimate honor for a Boston College senior.
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Congratulations to '07 Commencement Award Recipients

The William F. Connell School of Nursing honors our graduating undergraduate and graduate students.
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Dana-Farber's Laurie Flanagan (MS '05) Nominated for
BostonWorks Salute to Nurses

Boston College alumna, Laurie Flanagan, MS, APRN, BC, was one of eight members of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's nursing staff that was nominated by a patient or colleague for the annual Salute to Nurses presented by BostonWorks.   more »

Recently Retired Faculty Rachel Spector Named Nursing Legend

2007 Massachusetts Report on Nursing (MARN) recently honored Rachel Spector for her illustrious career as a teacher, author and lecturer who promoted and advocated for the recognition of culture and diversity in patient care.

Read the March 2007 edition of MARN news »
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Healthfair Affirms Community Health Focus

On Saturday, May 5, more than 200 adults and children received free care and health information at a Boston health fair sponsored by the Connell School of Nursing and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The fair was organized by Assistant Professor Jennifer Dacey Allen, nursing students in her Community Health Nursing clinical, and Dana Mars '07, Allen's research assistant, in conjunction with Rev. Nicolas Homicil, pastor of The Voice of the Gospel Tabernacle, Mattapan.

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Professors Burgess and Horowitz Receive Distinguished Teaching, Research Honors

At the annual Faculty Day event held on Monday, May 8, 2007, Anne Burgess and June Andrews Horowitz were honored by University President William P. Leahy, SJ, and Provost and Dean of Faculties Cutberto Garza for Teaching and Research, respectively.

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PolyMedica Corporation Establishes Fellowship Fund

The PolyMedica Corporation Thomas O. Pyle Nursing Fellowship Fund will provide financial support for master's or doctoral level study at the Connell School ...
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Connell School Alumna to Serve as President of AARP

Jennie Chin Hansen '70, RN, MS, FAAN, of San Francisco, CA, recently was elected to serve as AARP President-Elect for the 2006-2008 biennium and will automatically succeed to AARP President in 2008.   more »

CSON Undergrads Assist Greater Boston Food Bank

6,000 Pounds of Food Processed for Local Shelters
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Doctoral Student Presents "Outstanding Poster Presentation"

Carrie MacLeod's research presentation recognized at the 19th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society, Providence, RI
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Connell Senior Awarded for Leadership

Jean Reidy is honored with
Nicholas H. Woods Leadership Award
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Connell Senior Honored with Jeff Keith Award

Kristen LeClaire recognized for having overcome a physical challenge to excel in academic and co-curricular activities.   more »

Undergraduates Receive Certificates of Merit for the Ever to Excell Award

Jamie Buller, Annie Palmer and Dania Wilson all received recognition from PULSE   more »

Undergraduate's Research on Cystic Fibrosis Featured

Kahryn McLaughlin's articles have been considered by Children's Hospital Boston staff as "one of the most meaningful projects completed by a senior student" ...
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Undergraduates Publish an Article on Worker Safety

As part of their Community Health Clinical, students Vanessa Lara and Kristen LeClair address the issue of the high work-related death rate among Spanish-speaking workers in Massachusetts and the nation ...

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Excelling at Her Goal

Freshman Nursing Student Molly Schaus Stops Them Cold
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1st Annual Symposium Showcases Student Research

Senior Jina Rameau Recognized as Award Winning Presenter   more »

Connell School Faculty Receipient of Annual Nicholas A. Cummings Award

Dr. Hawkins, a long time faculty member at Boston College School of Nursing, was nominated both for her scholarly and academic contributions and for the breadth and depth of her involvement in community service. She has been an extraordinary and tireless worker for the improvement of the physical and mental health of the disadvantaged.   more »

Alum's Work in Women's Prison Featured in Nursing Spectrum

"We don't know about inmates' criminal backgrounds; I treat them with the same respect I would have for any patient on the outside," Connell School Alum Laura Smith says. "They are treated like ladies in my clinic."
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Boston College Announces Clinical Nurse Specialist Track in Pediatric Health

The Connell School of Nursing at Boston College is pleased to announce a revised curriculum for the The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track in Pediatric Health. The CNS track educates advanced practice nurses in the delivery of expert clinical care to patients and families across a continuum of care.   more »

Connell School Student Named Hockey East Rookie of the Month

Freshman goalie Molly Schaus (Natick, Mass.) received Mission Rookie of the Month for October as announced by Hockey East on Wednesday. Schaus produced a 4-1-1 record during the first full month of the 2006-07 season, and compiled a 1.49 GAA and .942 save percentage in six games.
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MS Grad Featured in Nursing Spectrum Article on Female Athletes

Orthopedics nurse practitioner Tara Mounsey, RN, BS, APRN has won two Olympic medals as a member of the U.S. women’s ice hockey team. Teaching girls to eat and train safely is among her goals.
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Connell School to Implement Palliative Care Nursing Specialty

Connell School Associate Dean Patricia A. Tabloski, PhD, RN was awarded a $728,303 grant from the Heath Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to fund the development of a Palliative Care program at the Connell School.   more »

Boston College Professor Chosen to Receive the Mayday Pain and Society Fellowship

Paul Arnstein PhD RNCS, FNP-C, Associate Professor at the Connell School of Nursing,  was selected to receive the Mayday Pain and Society Fellowship. Of the six fellows chosen, Dr. Arnstein  was the only nurse.   more »

Roy Adaptation Model Still Relevant

On June 16, Sister Callista Roy, RN, PhD, FAAN, the widely known nursing theorist, was warmly welcomed at the seventh annual conference of "The Roy Adaptation Modelation Model: relevance to theory-based education, practice and research."   more »

Nurse Anesthesia Program Granted 10-year Accreditation

Boston College's Connell School of Nursing is pleased to announce that our master's degree program in Nurse Anesthesia has been granted a 10-year accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.   more »

Boston College Professor Inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Joellen Hawkins, RNC, PhD, FAAN, NAP, Professor of Women's Health at Boston College's Connell School of Nursing, was inducted into the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).   more »

BC Associate Professor Receives Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Educator Award

Connell School Associate Professor Joyce Pulcini was awarded the 2006 Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Educator Award  by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF).   more »