University of Delaware School of Nursing

08/01/2025

Congrats to Dr. Ju Young Shin on being named to the American Academy of Nursing’s 2025 Class of Fellows! Her work improving health equity and advancing care for older adults inspires us all.

07/29/2025

Beta Xi at-Large chapter members, Drs. Jennifer Graber & Jennifer Saylor and faculty at UDSON made a strong impact with 5 podium presentations, and were honored to preside over both the Opening and Closing Plenary sessions. Dr. Graber also had the privilege of leading the Chapter Leader Breakfast, connecting with fellow nursing leaders from around the globe.

1. Graber, J., Saylor, J., & Ivory, R. (July, 2025). Combating Bullying and Incivility in Nursing Education Amid Global Faculty Shortages. 36th Research Congress Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, Seattle, WA.

2. Graber, J., Saylor, J., Beebe, S., Thompson, M., Leonardo, I., Wurster, R., & Speakman, E. (July, 2025). Advancing RN Preparedness: The Role of Clinical-Academic Partnerships in Building a Thriving Global Healthcare System. 36th Research Congress Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, Seattle, WA.

3. Frapp, S., Saylor, J. Graber, J. (July, 2025) Examining Risk-Taking Behavior in Emerging Young Adult Men with Shared Minority Identifications. 36th Research Congress Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, Seattle, WA

4. Saylor, J., Graber, J., & Speakman, E. (July 2025). Building Inclusive Nursing Futures: Innovative Leadership for Success Among BIPOC and First-Generation Students. 36th Research Congress Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, Seattle, WA.

5. Saylor, J., Martinez-Hollingsworth, A., Evans, J., Goodolf, D., & Martin, N. (July 2025). The Role of Burnout in Shaping Nursing Department Performance in Academia. 36th International Nursing Research Congress Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, Seattle, WA.

06/27/2025

Moving innovation to impact -Nursing researcher creates sleep chatbot for teens with autism -
Xiaopeng Ji, associate professor of nursing, has developed a sleep chatbot app for teens with autism, funded by the Maggie E. Neumann Health Sciences Research Fund. Read more in the UDaily article below!

Nursing researcher creates sleep chatbot for teens with autism

05/22/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Shawn Frapp on receiving his PhD (dissertation chair – Dr. Jennifer Saylor), Dr. Sanaz Taherzadeh on receiving her PhD (dissertation chair – Dr. Xiaopeng Ji), and Dr. Alyssa Selimov on receiving her DNP (project lead – Dr. Jennifer Graber)! A special thank you to all the faculty mentors who supported them along the way. Cheers to all UDSON graduates and wishing everyone a happy and restful summer!

05/21/2025

Spotlighting some of the best and brightest graduates from the School of Nursing to honor the University of Delaware Class of 2025!

Learn about these incredible graduates: https://ow.ly/N6h550VVAhg

We're honoring the Class of 2025 by spotlighting some of the best and brightest graduates from the School of Nursing.

05/16/2025

Last Friday marked our second meal service at the Hope Center, generously sponsored by Melissa Minor-Brown and Senator Marie Pinkney. The residents expressed deep gratitude for the donations received over the past few weeks. Thank you to everyone who has supported this effort.

05/14/2025

Heart UD Giving Day is TODAY—Tuesday, May 14! 💙💛

From 2:00–3:00 PM, we’re competing in a Donor Challenge - the project with the most donors during this hour wins an extra $1,500 for their cause!

Every gift, big or small, helps fund scholarships for UD Nursing students, empowering the next generation of nurses. 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️

Donate between 2:00–3:00 PM
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I Heart UD Giving Day - May 14

05/12/2025

We’re proud to share that UD faculty member Dr. Kathy Brewer-Smyth has been named a Top Nurse in Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care by Delaware Today magazine! Her dedication to patient care and excellence in nursing continues to inspire us all. Dr. Brewer-Smyth adds, “I’m honored to receive this recognition, and I must give credit to the many who have helped me along the way.” This photo features two of her amazing student research assistants, Alexa Brown and Andrea Araya.

05/08/2025

Great article about a UD SON alum.

05/06/2025

This week, from May 6–12, is National Nurses Week! We’re so thankful for our incredible nurses and all of our future nurses who work tirelessly to care for others with compassion, skill, and strength. Your dedication makes a world of difference, today and every day. Thank you for all that you do!

05/02/2025

We are thrilled to share that our first meal service at the Hope Center of New Castle County was a wonderful success! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we were able to provide a warm, nourishing meal to residents and the support was truly inspiring. Special thanks go to Beta Xi Chapter for their generous donation toward the food!

This initiative aligns with our ongoing commitment to service and community engagement. As part of their Community Clinical hours, several of our senior nursing students have been working at the Hope Center, gaining valuable experience while supporting an organization that offers temporary and permanent housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Located in the former Sheraton off I-95, the Hope Center is a vital resource for Delawareans in need, providing housing and meals through partnerships with local groups like ours.

We are proud to be a part of this important mission and look forward to continuing our collaboration. Please enjoy the attached photos from the evening, and stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved.

04/29/2025

Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats of our time and whether we like it or not, taking care of our health comes with taking care of the environment. Senior UDSON student Kaylin Alvares highlights how the Community Garden Project represents true prevention: building resilience, increasing access to fresh food, and creating spaces for connection and wellness. Supporting initiatives like this is one way we can start addressing the health impacts of climate change right here on campus.

To show your support, please fill out the Google Form by scanning the QR code or using the link below - only your name and email are required!

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