
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Whether they're starting clinicals in their first semester as undergrads or helping patients through research and care, the members of ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s work together and across disciplines to drive positive impact in world-class hospital systems and our surrounding communities. Follow along with the latest news from one of the nation’s top nursing schools.

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Nursing’s Susan Painter offers intentional support to combat unintentional overdoses
Since the nation’s opioid crisis began in the 1990s, unintentional overdose deaths have claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Americans annually. And through the years, Susan Painter has seen the heartbreak—and insufficient support for families and healthcare providers grieving these deaths…

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Research Brief: Meet a nursing professor improving the final moments for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Recent News

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April 11, 2025
It's possible to become a registered nurse in as little as two years, but there are several routes into this fast-paced, rapidly evolving career. They all start with nursing school, and they all require passing the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX.
The study of nursing takes a compr...

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April 10, 2025
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings, which were released in early April, show the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø slipped overall but gained in several speciality programs.
Following widespread critiques of the criteria used in develop...

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March 28, 2025
Hiring a caregiver takes time and energy, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Simplify the process with this expert-backed advice.
Hiring a caregiver is a process that requires time, energy and thoughtful preparation — but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. There are simple steps you can take ...

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March 21, 2025
Each month, the Center for Research and Scholarship at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing sends an internal research newsletter to faculty, staff, students and researchers. A recap is posted here.
A Message from the Associate Dean for Research
Dear School of Nursing research community,
I...

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February 24, 2025
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing is proud to announce several awards to be presented to faculty members at the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS).
Jaclene Zauszniewski, professor and interim PhD program director, will be recognized with the Lifetim...

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February 17, 2025
Shanina Knighton, adjunct associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, explained how moisture is the most common cause of toxicity in basements as it’s the leading cause of mold and mildew.
Basements are often neglected spaces used for storage, ...

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February 05, 2025
Elite female athletes often make headlines for their achievements, but women in sports have long fought for the recognition they deserve. Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 5) celebrates their impact and accomplishments while highlighting the ongoing push for gender equity in at...

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February 03, 2025
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites you to celebrate Black History Month on Thurs., Feb. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at the Samson Pavilion/Health Education Campus.
Featuring Harlem, NY-based filmmaker Stacey L. Holman, who has directed and produced ...

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January 15, 2025
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Summer Term can be a great way for you to keep your momentum as you continue to work towards graduation!
With over 100 undergraduate and graduate courses, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Summer Term is a great opportunity to catch up or get ahead. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and visiting students can study ...

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January 09, 2025
Members of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community are invited to learn more about Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing’s Nurse Faculty Loan Program during an online information session Thursday, Jan. 23, from noon to 1 p.m.
The session will be led by Jesse Honsky, director of the post-mas...