Tag: Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing

Nursing Student Receives Scholarship for Education in Wound Care

Nursing Student Receives Scholarship for Education in Wound Care

Christine Abacan received a scholarship from the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Foundation.

Posted in: Student Achievement

Algorithm Helps Identify Proper Surfaces for Pressure Ulcer Treatment and Prevention

Algorithm Helps Identify Proper Surfaces for Pressure Ulcer Treatment and Prevention

Patients suffering from painful pressure ulcers — commonly known as bed sores — must have the proper support surface to lie on while immobilized. A new algorithm developed in part by a Rutgers University–Camden nursing scholar will help guide nurses and other health care providers in choosing the proper surface to meet individual patient needs. […]

Posted in: Research Highlights

Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden to Offer Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program and Wound Ostomy Continence Graduate Certificate

Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden to Offer Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program and Wound Ostomy Continence Graduate Certificate

The Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden is taking a significant step forward in advancing nursing education and practice in New Jersey by offering two new programs that will prepare nursing professionals to better meet increasing healthcare demands. The Rutgers University Board of Governors has approved a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree-granting program and the state’s […]

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Rutgers In The News

Philadelphia Inquirer: Monday, Jan. 25
“PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ECONOMIC RELIEF PACKAGE COULD CUT CHILDHOOD POVERTY IN HALF – BUT IT’S ONLY TEMPORARY” Joan Maya Mazelis (associate professor, FASC-sociology) is quoted discussing the potential impact that new proposals could have on children and families.
The Record: Friday, Jan. 22
“YELLOW JOURNALISM PERIOD OFFERS CUES TO FIGHT FAKE NEWS, HEAL POLITICAL DIVIDE” This opinion column by Beth Rabinowitz (associate professor, FASC-political science) looks to history as a guide for fixing the current disinformation problem.
News12 New Jersey: Thursday, Jan. 21
“NURSING STUDENTS GET FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE WORKING AT COVID-19 VACCINE CENTER” Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden student Sarah Lemasney is interviewed about her work as a volunteer with Camden County’s vaccination center in Blackwood.
KYW-TV (CBS3): Wednesday, Jan. 20
“PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN’S FIRST EXECUTIVE ORDER WILL REQUIRE MASKS ON FEDERAL PROPERTY” Kathryn Kovacs (professor, RLAW) is interviewed virtually about the environmental issues being addressed by new executive orders.
WKXW-FM (NJ101.5): Monday, Jan. 18
“DO YOUNG VOTERS HAVE INTEREST IN FURTHER INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS?” Daniel Hart (distinguished professor, FASC-psychology and senior vice chancellor) discusses the impact of youth voting at a local and national level.
Courier-Post: Monday, Jan. 18
“IT’S OK TO QUIT THAT RESOLUTION TO DIET: SCIENCE IS ON YOUR SIDE” Charlotte Markey (professor, FASC-psychology) co-authored this guest column about the dangers of dieting, and healthier approaches to take instead.