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Driving Nurse-led Advances in Health Equity & Social Justice

A monthly publication from the Duke University School of Nursing

Dr. Brandon A. Knettel

A recent study led by Brandon A. Knettel, PhD, published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on the perspectives of healthcare providers regarding the integration of opioid use disorder (OUD) and mental health treatment within HIV care. The study revealed significant barriers and potential benefits of such integration.

“We were most surprised by the lack of consistent screening for substance use challenges in HIV care, and by the lack of referral pathways between HIV care and substance use treatment,” Knettel explained.

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Dr. Marissa Abram and Dr. Sophia Smith

The School of Nursing’s Center for Nursing Research (CNR) has awarded two faculty members with Fall 2024 pilot grants: Assistant Professor Marissa Abram and Associate Professor with Tenure Sophia Smith.

The purpose of this year’s grants was to enable researchers to acquire preliminary data for a new submission or resubmission of a federal proposal (R21, R34, RO1, UO1). The call for proposals prioritized health equity and social determinants of health, seeking projects and nurse-led interventions or models of care related to climate change and health, community engaged research in rural settings, or other areas. 

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Jennifer Dominguez and Merve Kadioglu

The CVS Health Foundation’s Caring Hearts Scholarship is awarded to just 50 family nurse practitioner (FNP) students nationwide with a goal to increase access to primary care, especially in rural and low-income areas. 

Two School of Nursing students, Merve Kadioglu and Jennifer Dominguez, have earned this prestigious scholarship this year, which carries a monetary award of $10,000. Both students are engaged in community-centered healthcare projects that have uniquely qualified them for this scholarship. 

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Faculty and colleagues gather during the 2024 AAN policy conference

Duke University School of Nursing is proud to announce the induction of four faculty members into the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) as Fellows. This prestigious honor recognizes their substantial and sustained contributions to the field of nursing and their commitment to advancing health equity. The newly inducted Fellows are Nancy Crego, Allison Lewinski, Devon Noonan, and Hanzhang Xu. Their dedication to excellence in nursing practice, education, and research has significantly impacted the Duke community and beyond.

In addition to the faculty members, five alumni and a former Duke University School of Nursing postdoctoral fellow were also inducted.

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Health Equity in Action

This fall, the fourth cohort of the School of Nursing's Mobile Prevention and Care Team (M-PACT) scholars completed their immersion experience during Fall Break. M-PACT is a HRSA-funded collaborative program between the School of Nursing and Durham Technical Community College. During the immersion, the students worked with the Pamlico County Health Department, county schools, and community organizations. Among the many clinical experiences during the week, the students screened 132 children for hearing and 114 for vision. Of those screened for vision, over 36 children needed an additional vision exam and were fitted for glasses by the Durham Tech Mobile Health Unit. 

Read more about how the School of Nursing is partnering to support rural healthcare.

Driving Nurse-led Advances in Health Equity & Social Justice

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