Nursing

UC College of Nursing News

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Medical Marijuana: Implications for nurses in Ohio

October 6, 2025

As cannabis use becomes more mainstream in both medical and recreational contexts, nurses must stay informed. In a recent webinar, Associate Professor Lori Catalano, PhD, JD, RN discussed the historical, legal and clinical implications of medical cannabis, with a special focus on Ohio law and nursing responsibilities.

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Supporting nurses who make a difference: Jasmine Lewis named CVS...

October 1, 2025

Despite widespread recognition that access to primary care improves health outcomes and reduces mortality across the lifespan, the U.S. continues to face significant challenges in providing adequate primary care—particularly in rural and low-income communities. With nearly 90% of nurse practitioners trained in primary care, their role in expanding access and reducing health disparities is both critical and timely.

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UC joins national mental health initiative for college students

September 29, 2025

The University of Cincinnati has joined a national program aimed at strengthening mental health support for college students, becoming an official JED Campus as part of the university’s long-standing commitment to supporting student well-being. The JED Campus program, developed by the nonprofit Jed Foundation, helps colleges and universities evaluate and enhance their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention efforts. The initiative guides schools through a four-year strategic process to build comprehensive systems of care.

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Violence at healthcare sites on the rise

September 25, 2025

Dr. Carolyn Smith, associate professor and associate dean for research at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, discusses workplace violence against healthcare workers with The Repository, a newspaper in Canton, Ohio.

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UC co-op advances in rankings

September 23, 2025

For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Cincinnati has ranked in the Top 5 for co-ops and internships in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges Rankings. UC’s cooperative education program has climbed to the No. 4 spot, up from No. 5 in the rankings last year.

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More than meets the eye: The art and science behind simulated...

September 18, 2025

Simulation in healthcare education serves as a bridge between theory and practice, providing students with a hands-on environment to develop critical thinking, clinical judgment and teamwork skills. It creates a space where learners can engage deeply with realistic scenarios, make decisions in real-time and reflect on their actions—all without risk to patients. Charity Moeller, DNP, APRN-CNP, AGPCNP-BC, UC College of Nursing’s new director of Simulation and Skills Lab, discusses the complex blend of clinical expertise, educational theory and careful design that lies behind every effective simulation.

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UC Foundation Board of Trustees elects five new members

September 16, 2025

The University of Cincinnati Foundation has appointed five distinguished alumni to serve as trustees. Scott DeVenny, Bus ’92; Brian Driscoll, CECH ’92; Tim Fogarty, Bus ’80; Susan Opas, Nur ’71, PhD and Christie Wolf, Bus ’91 will begin their service in October 2025.

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Record enrollment continues at UC

September 15, 2025

More than a decade of growth continues with the University of Cincinnati seeing its largest enrollment ever as the official head count landed at 53,682 students for fall semester 2025.

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