Duquesne University School of Nursing

03/24/2026

Take a look at the new Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Center!

From cutting-edge technology to learning spaces, this new simulation lab is designed to prepare the next generation of nurses with real-world experience.



Audio Description: Dean Mary Ellen Glasglow talks about the new Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Center. Positive music plays in the background.

Video Description: An on campus interview with Dean Mary Ellen Glasglow along with various videos of the new Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Center.

03/23/2026

Today we celebrated the grand opening of the Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Lab! 🎉

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of William "Bill" Conway Jr., and his late wife, Joanne Barkett Conway, this state-of-the-art facility is now a reality. The lab will provide students with hands-on learning experiences that will build their confidence and prepare them to deliver compassionate care.

We are grateful to the Conway family and to everyone who joined us for this special ribbon-cutting celebration!

03/20/2026

We ❤️ our Seniors!

Today, the School of Nursing hosted a special Senior Luncheon to celebrate our soon-to-be graduates. We couldn't be prouder of these students as they prepare to enter the nursing field with compassion and confidence.

03/19/2026

We're now enrolling for our NEW Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Nurse Educator track! ✨

Choose from post-bachelor or post-master completion options- both offered in a flexible online format designed to prepare you for advanced teaching roles in academic and clinical settings.

Learn more and apply today: https://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/nursing/graduate-programs/dnp/dnp-nurse-educator.php

03/17/2026

The Duquesne University School of Nursing, in partnership with Dublin City University, invites doctoral students and faculty to participate in a one-week summer school in Ireland!

- Focus is on qualitative methodologies
- Open to Doctoral students and faculty from any school
- Interdisciplinary (most relevant for health-related fields)
- Airfare, housing, food, and other travel costs are not included

Learn more and register here: https://dcu-snpch.zohobackstage.eu/DCUDUQUESNEPhDSummerSchool2026 #/?lang=en

03/12/2026

Support makes all the difference. ❤️💙

At Duquesne University School of Nursing, faculty are committed to guiding students every step of the way. They help shape future nurses into compassionate caregivers and confident leaders.

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/EquoZW39OnI



Audio description: A Duquesne faculty member talks about their experience working with students in the Duquesne University School of Nursing. Upbeat music plays in the background.

Video description: An on-campus interview with a Duquesne faculty member along with various videos of nursing students and faculty on campus.

03/05/2026

Our Nursing and Pharmacy students are spending their Spring Break in Roatán, Honduras for an amazing Spring Breakaway experience! 🌎

While there, they're partnering with Clinica Esperanza Roatan, a nonprofit health clinic dedicated to providing essential healthcare to the local community. Throughout the week, our students are assisting with patient care and learning firsthand what it means to deliver compassionate care in a global setting.

02/24/2026

Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are essential to expanding access to care, but proposed limits on federal loans could create new barriers for nurses pursuing this critical role.

Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, Dean of the School of Nursing at Duquesne University, addresses this issue in a recent op-ed for the Washington Post.

At Duquesne, we're committed to preparing nurse leaders who answer the call to serve. Supporting pathways to advanced nursing education means protecting the future of healthcare.

Read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/23/nurse-practitioner-loans-aprns-professional/

An ’80s-inspired student loan tweak will make it harder to enter advanced nursing roles.

02/20/2026

At the Duquesne School of Nursing, we’re preparing the next generation of nurses to serve with compassion and lead with purpose. ❤️

Learn more about our programs here: https://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/nursing/index.php



Audio description: A Duquesne faculty member talks about their experience working with students in the Duquesne University School of Nursing. Upbeat music plays in the background.

Video description: An on-campus interview with a Duquesne faculty member along with various videos of nursing students and faculty on campus.

02/17/2026

The Duquesne School of Nursing's Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program has a 100% pass rate! 🎉

We're proud of our students, faculty, and staff for earning this achievement. This success is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication you bring every day.

02/16/2026

When a medical emergency happened on a local softball field, a Duquesne School of Nursing alum was ready. Thanks to her education, training, and years of experience, she knew exactly what to do in the minutes that mattered most.

Stories like this are a powerful reminder that CPR skills aren't just for hospitals, but also for communities, families, and everyday life.

Read the full story here: www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/nursing/news/minutes-that-mattered-most.php

How Duquesne Nursing Alum, Kelly Llewellyn, stepped in and turned a typical Monday afternoon into a second chance at life.

02/13/2026

Do you want to serve as a summer 2026 preceptor for nurse practitioner students?

We are looking for preceptors who are available from 5/18/26-7/27/26 for clinical rotations ranging from 50 to 225 hours in the following areas:
- Outpatient Family Practice/Internal Medicine
- Women's Health
- Pediatrics
- Inpatient Critical Care/Emergency Medicine
- Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatry/Mental Health

Our clinical coordination team works with your practice or health system to ensure all site-related requirements are completed. The deadline to to sign up is the first week of April.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help the future of advanced practice nurses!

Sign up here: https://duq.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GuNUwfcAjN5SFU