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

Los Angeles Times: Monday, July 26
“HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN NAVIGATE BODY IMAGE ANXIETY AMID THE PANDEMIC” Charlotte Markey (professor, FASC-psychology) offers tips for having conversations about body image with teens.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Monday, July 26
“HOW A LABORER FOR A MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRM WON $600,000 FOR RACIAL DISCRIMINATION” Stacy Hawkins (vice dean and professor, RLAW) discusses workplace racial discrimination cases in this report.
Cherry Hill Sun: Monday, July 26
“CHERRY HILL NATIVE FINDS PURPOSE IN ACADEMIC AND NONPROFIT WORLDS” This profile on Justin Deng (assistant professor, SBC-accounting) highlights his career and his work with both local and international nonprofit organizations.
TAPinto: Sunday, July 25
“LOCAL BARBERS RECRUITED TO RAISE VACCINATION RATES IN CAMDEN” Bob Atkins (associate professor, SNC) is quoted in this report about a program implemented through a partnership between Rutgers–Camden and the Center for Family Services, and sponsored by New Jersey Health Initiatives.
NJ Spotlight News: Friday, July 23
“COMMUNITY POLICING: EXAMINING WHAT WORKS — AND WHAT DOESN’T WORK” Kayla Preito-Hodge (assistant professor, FASC-criminal justice) is interviewed about her recently published study on reducing police violence.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Friday, July 23
“IS $72,000 A YEAR ENOUGH TO SURVIVE IN NEW JERSEY?” Laura Napolitano (associate professor, FASC-sociology) discusses the political implications of switching to an accurate method of measuring poverty.