University of Delaware School of Nursing

11/22/2025

University of Delaware School of Nursing is hiring

The School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware invites applications for a senior-level tenured Nannie Longfellow Endowed Chair and Professor of Nursing Science position. We seek a visionary senior scholar with a vigorous, extramurally funded research program that aligns with one of the School’s existing research strengths. The School of Nursing aligns with National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and its identified research lenses: Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health, Population and Community Health, Prevention and Health Promotion, and Systems and Models of Care. Doctorate and current faculty rank of associate or full professor required. This endowed chair is a 5-year tenure-line, renewable upon successful review.

11/17/2025

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The First Touch, The Last Touch

The first touch,
is often ours
steady hands catching a trembling breath
as life arrives, blinking and new.

And the last touch,
is often ours too
a gentle palm on cooling skin,
a whisper of comfort as life lets go.

Between those two moments
we stand as the bridge,
holding beginnings in one hand,
and endings in the other.

We cheer first cries.
We honor final sighs.
We steady the shaking,
calm the terrified,
and carry the unspoken weight
of being the first hello
and the last goodbye.

This is the sacred calling
to witness the full circle,
to touch every shade of a life,
to stand in the doorway
between coming and going.

We greet life…
and we hold it as it leaves.
Because nurses are not just caregivers
we are the hands that bookend a lifetime.

11/14/2025

The Student Nurses Organization (SNO) concluded their Thanksgiving Fall Food Drive with an amazing total of over 1,000 donated items! The junior class took first place, followed by the seniors. Donations were delivered to FISH (Fellowship in Serving the Hungry) in Newark, DE, and hygiene items will go toward creating 40 full-size hygiene bags for Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services in Elkton, MD. We’re so proud of our students for coming together to serve and support our community this holiday season!!

11/12/2025

Honoring Our Veterans

Today we thank all who have served, especially UD SON faculty Dr. Pia L. Inguito, Dr. Jennifer Korkosz, and Jason MacDonald, for their courage, leadership, and dedication to both our nation and our students.

11/11/2025

UDSON is proud to recognize Nurse Practitioner Week! We celebrate the dedication, expertise, and leadership of Nurse Practitioners who provide high-quality, patient-centered care and advocate for healthier communities across Delaware.

11/09/2025

I am pleased to announce that the University of Delaware School of Nursing has been granted full accreditation for a period of ten years (2025–2035) for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post-Master’s Certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.
The University of Delaware School of Nursing enrolls approximately 850 students and offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including the traditional BSN program, six MSN clinical tracks, a Nursing Education track, as well as DNP and PhD programs.
It is a privilege to lead such an outstanding community of faculty and staff who are deeply committed to advancing nursing education through innovation, scholarship, and excellence in teaching and practice.

11/01/2025

Great day at the William Penn High School Career Fair at Christiana Hospital! Our table was represented by three junior nursing students, one freshman, and Lisa Lim Paul from the College of Health Sciences. We loved connecting with over 100 students interested in healthcare careers!

10/28/2025

Yesterday, the 2025 Evelyn R. Hayes Innovations in Healthcare Symposium focused on the impactful theme of resilience . We’re proud to highlight UDSON alumni, Gregory D. Cooper, PMHNP, APRN-BC, and Cynthia Diefenbeck, PSYD, APRN, who shared their expertise as key speakers in shaping the future of healthcare.

10/27/2025

Thinking about an MSN at UD? Join our Direct Admit Q&A Session to learn about program benefits, track options, and the application process! Next session: November 12th, 3-4 PM—scan the QR code to join!

10/24/2025

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ju Young Shin, who has been inducted as a 2025 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

This prestigious honor places Dr. Shin among an elite group of nurse leaders, including three other current University of Delaware School of Nursing faculty, Dr. Elizabeth Speakman, Dr. Kathleen Brewer-Smyth, and Dr Sharon Dudley Brown as well as four previous faculty, Dr Bethany Hall Long, Dr. Emily Huenstein, Dr. Barbara Habermann, and Dr. Veronica Repusheski
Dr. Shin was formally recognized during a special ceremony at the AAN’s 2025 Health Policy Conference, held October 16–25 in Washington, D.C.

Congratulations to Dr. Shin and all our UD nursing leaders who continue to shape the future of health care through their excellence and dedication!

10/14/2025

On Friday October 10, 300+ Delaware school nurses attended the 3rd annual statewide professional development day, “Strong Kids, Bright Futures: School Nursing Across Delaware”. This effort was lead by SON faculty member, Dr. Lauren Covington, the founder and chair of the School Health Initiative for Engagement and Leadership/Learning (SHIELD) workgroup, composed of faculty and school nurses across Delaware school distracts. This year’s presentations focused on addressing mental health in Delaware’s children.

Check out the article to read more and watch a video highlighting this!

https://www.wdel.com/news/video/video-school-nurses-gather-for-3rd-ud-professional-development-day/video_86ed81c4-48d4-5117-ada6-2724c86a7d63.html

10/11/2025

Some of our School of Nursing students representing UD at Blue & Golden Days — sharing their passion for nursing and all things Blue Hen!