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

LX: Thursday, April 15
“WHY ARE WE NOSTALGIC?” Andrew Abeyta (assistant professor, FASC-psychology) discusses the science of nostalgia in this video report.
ROI NJ: Thursday, April 15
“SOUTH JERSEY INSTITUTION FOR POPULATION HEALTH STARTS FIRST GRANT PROCESS” The SJIPH was established by the Rowan University/Rutgers–Camden Board of Governors and will fund research projects that improve health outcomes in the region.
Courier-Post: Thursday, April 15
“CAMDEN URBAN FARMING COLLECTIVE OFFERS OASES IN A FOOD DESERT” Rutgers–Camden is a partner in the Roots to Prevention program, and Ph.D. student Lew Bivona is co-founder of the Camden Urban Agriculture Collaborative.
WPVI-TV (6 ABC): Saturday, April 10
“WALKING TRAIL IN UPPER DARBY TAKES VISITORS THROUGH HISTORIC TOUR ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD” Bart Everts (reference/instruction librarian, Paul Robeson Library) discusses the new trail in this television news report.
New Jersey Stage: Friday, April 9
“A HERO FOR THESE TIMES – CAMDEN COMIC CON GOES VIRTUAL” Miranda Powell (education and community programs coordinator, RCCA) discusses this year’s Camden Comic Con, presented by the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts, which takes place online April 12 – May 15.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Thursday, April 8
“INSIDE CAMDEN’S FIGHT TO VACCINATE THE MOST VULNERABLE” Kevin Emmons (associate dean and clinical associate professor, SNC) is running pop-up vaccine clinics in Camden City housing complexes.