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

Press of Atlantic City: Friday, Oct. 23
“A MAJORITY OF SOUTH JERSEY POLICE ARE USING BODY-WORN CAMERAS, BUT EXPERTS ARE MIXED ON THEIR EFFECTIVENESS” J.C. Lore III (distinguished clinical professor, RLAW) discusses benefits of body-worn cameras and barriers to implementing them in South Jersey police departments.
WCAU-TV (NBC10): Tuesday, Oct. 20
“DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SUES GOOGLE” Michael Carrier (distinguished professor, RLAW) is interviewed in this television news report.
WPHL-TV (PHL17): Monday, Oct. 19
“OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH” Nancy Pontes (assistant professor, SNC) is interviewed during this television news segment.
WKXW-FM (NJ101.5): Sunday, Oct. 18
“MAIL-IN VOTER FRAUD ‘EXCEEDINGLY RARE,’ SAYS RUTGERS EXPERT” Lorraine Minnite (associate professor, FASC-public policy) discusses her research on voter fraud in this report.
Courier-Post: Sunday, Oct. 18
“WILL YOUNG VOTERS IN SOUTH JERSEY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ELECTION?” This report quotes Daniel Hart (distinguished professor, FASC-psychology) and discusses Project 555, a youth voter initiative launched by SGA president Nitan Shanas and the Civic Scholars program.
Press of Atlantic City: Sunday, Oct. 18
“WITH STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS LIFTED, EXPERTS MIXED ON HOW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RATES WERE INFLUENCED BY COVID-19” This report quotes Victoria L. Chase (clinical associate professor, RLAW and director, Domestic Violence Clinic).