University at Buffalo Nursing

12/31/2025

Congratulations to Suja Thomas, UB Nursing PhD student, on being inducted as a Fellow of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing. The ADLN was established in 2024 by a vote of the board of directors of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc., to advance health equity for all in the areas of nursing education, research, practice, administration, and policy. Learn more about this prestigious fellowship ↙️
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12/30/2025

UB Nursing Dean Annette Wysocki recently discussed the impact of proposed federal legislation that would no longer classify advanced nursing degrees as professional degrees with POLITICO. Wysocki noted that the reclassification would make it more difficult for nurses to finance their advanced degrees and would magnify the current nursing faculty shortage. Learn more about how the proposed legislation would negatively impact the health care system ↙️
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12/29/2025

Learn more about Dr. Weiss's groundbreaking research!

In the latest issue of the CTSI community newsletter, UB’s Carleara Weiss, PhD, MS, RN, University at Buffalo Nursing, discusses her passion for working with older adults, and UB researchers share some expert digital media tips for parents. Read Buffalo Research News now: https://mailchi.mp/buffalo/buffalo-research-news-november-december-2025.

12/29/2025

Is one of your 2026 New Year's resolutions related to improving your sleep health? Carleara Weiss, UB Nursing assistant professor and sleep health expert, was recently featured on UB's Driven to Discover podcast. In this episode, she talks with host Cheryl Quimba about why sleep is essential, what happens when we don’t get enough of it, and how disrupted sleep can contribute to cognitive decline. Discover more about her groundbreaking research and evidence-based tips for better sleep ↙️
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12/28/2025

Ameemah Khan, a bachelor's student in our traditional program (first photo on the left), and Petrina Harrison, a 2025 graduate of our DNP program, presented their research at Sigma Theta Tau International's 48th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis from Nov. 8–12. UB's Gamma Kappa Chapter of Sigma Nursing was honored with the 2023–2025 Chapter Key Award, the organization’s highest recognition for its chapters.

Founded in 1922, Sigma Nursing has more than 135,000 active members and 550 chapters at institutions of higher education and healthcare partners worldwide. Sigma members include clinical nurses and administrators, academic nurse educators and researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others working to fulfill the organization’s vision of connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global health care. Learn more about UB's Gamma Kappa Chapter ↙️
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12/27/2025

Our adult-gerontology nurse practitioner students worked with actors portraying patients in highly realistic clinical scenarios on Thursday. A common misconception is that AGNPs only work with elderly patients. AGNPs treat patients from early adulthood to the elderly, and everyone in between. Our AGNP DNP program is now accepting applications for summer and fall 2026 start dates. Learn more about our DNP program tracks ↙️
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12/26/2025

Prelicensure students worked on their clinical skills in a tracheostomy suction and care simulation exercise in Wende Hall in October. UB was recently designated as SUNY's first Nursing Simulation Center of Excellence. Learn more about why the UB SON was recognized for innovative education ↙️
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12/25/2025

We hope everyone is enjoying a restful and restorative winter break, including taking in the wondrous winter sights around Western New York. Happy Holidays! 💙 🤍 ❄️ ❄️

12/24/2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes midwifery models of care as a proven way to reduce infant and maternal mortality rates worldwide. Learn the facts about how certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and other highly trained professionals can help save the lives of women and infants ↙️
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12/23/2025

Victor E. Bull decided to share his top 25 favorite moments of 2025 at the School of Nursing. He can't wait to make more memories in Wende Hall, Beck Hall, and beyond in 2026. 🤘 🤘 🤍 🤍 💙 💙

12/22/2025

Carleara Weiss, assistant professor and 2018 graduate of our nursing science PhD program, is a leading expert on sleep health. Dr. Weiss recently shared with Everyday Health how evening exercise can impact your sleep. Learn more ↙️
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12/21/2025

UB Nursing prelicensure students participated in a childbirth simulation from labor to post-birth care in Wende Hall in March. We provide our students with high-fidelity simulation experiences using cutting-edge technology, including virtual reality. Our innovative approaches to clinical skills training have led UB to be designated as SUNY's first Nursing Simulation Center of Excellence. Learn more ↙️
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