UNC Wilmington School of Nursing

UNC Wilmington School of Nursing UNCW's School of Nursing, housed within the College of Health and Human Services, offers multiple un

UNCW's School of Nursing provides numerous, exciting opportunities to enter the dynamic profession of nursing or to begin a career in clinical research. The School of Nursing has been in existence since the early 1960s and offers both baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing and clinical research. In July 2010, the School of Nursing moved into the newly constructed McNeill Hall. The learning

facilities in the new building are state of the art in terms of educational technology, patient simulation and distance education

After graduating high school, Hickman joined the U.S. Marine Corps in October 1998, where he served for 22 years. After ...
07/24/2025

After graduating high school, Hickman joined the U.S. Marine Corps in October 1998, where he served for 22 years. After graduating from Coastal Carolina Community College in 2022 with an Associate in Arts degree, Justin Hickman ’24 completed his bachelor’s degree inRecreation Therapyat UNCW. Currently, Hickman is pursuing his master’s degree inHealthcare Administrationat UNCW while working as a recreation therapist at Brynn Marr Hospital in Jacksonville, NC.

“I went on a journey to find my next passion in life, that next career that could bring me purpose and joy, where I could give back to my community,” he said.

Hickman’s goal is to use his military background to help veterans, a demographic with specific physical and emotional needs. Click here to learn more about Justin’s journey: https://uncw.edu/news/seahawk-stories/2025/07/hickman-justin?image

Interested in studying abroad in Costa Rica this December? This experience offers daily Spanish classes, a visit to a lo...
07/24/2025

Interested in studying abroad in Costa Rica this December? This experience offers daily Spanish classes, a visit to a local hospital to explore Costa Rica’s healthcare system, dancing and cooking classes, tours of a chocolate farm, and a trip to Poás Volcano National Park. If interested, click the link to learn more and apply. Application deadline extended to August 1. Link: https://educationabroad.uncw.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=12737

Interested in studying abroad in Costa Rica this December? This experience offers daily Spanish classes, a visit to a lo...
07/14/2025

Interested in studying abroad in Costa Rica this December? This experience offers daily Spanish classes, a visit to a local hospital to explore Costa Rica’s healthcare system, dancing and cooking classes, tours of a chocolate farm, and a trip to Poás Volcano National Park. If interested, click the link to learn more and apply. Applications are due by July 20. Link: https://educationabroad.uncw.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=12737

The School of Nursing has launched its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, an intensive, four-sem...
07/09/2025

The School of Nursing has launched its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, an intensive, four-semester program offering hands-on clinical experience and a supportive cohort environment. Students like Rachel Cobb and Preston Marion are finding purpose and community while preparing for meaningful careers in healthcare. Click here to learn more about their journeys: https://uncw.edu/news/academic-affairs/chhs/2025/07/uncw-launches-accelerated-nursing-program

A dynamic team of nursing faculty led by Dr. Sara Hubbell, alongside Drs Stephanie Duea, Lorie Sigmon, Amanda Culp-Roche...
07/03/2025

A dynamic team of nursing faculty led by Dr. Sara Hubbell, alongside Drs Stephanie Duea, Lorie Sigmon, Amanda Culp-Roche, Susan Young, Erin Wax, Coleen O'Brien, Shannon Ford, Diane Parker, Crissy Dodson and Lecia Reardon, has made significant contributions to advancing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education through a series of recently published manuscripts. Faced with rapidly expanding student cohorts, the team reimagined core academic processes to sustain quality, scalability, and innovation in DNP Project implementation. Their work, featured in Journal of Nursing Education, Journal of Professional Nursing, and Nurse Educator, highlights novel strategies including a collaborative, section-based faculty workload model, an innovative dissemination package for student scholarship, and a re-engineered project infrastructure designed for scale. These initiatives reflect a shared commitment to excellence in practice scholarship and faculty support—offering replicable solutions for DNP programs nationwide.

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