Active and visionary thinking, the fearless advancement of innovation through creativity, and the pursuit of unrestrained scientific inquiry on behalf of people in need: this is how Carolina Nurses lead the profession and improve lives for the public good.
Carolina Nursing Spring Commencement
Celebrating graduates from August 2023, December 2023, May 2024 and August 2024!
Reception at 4:00 p.m.
Genome Sciences Building
Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. (Graduates must arrive by 6:15 p.m.)
Dean E. Smith Center
Areas of Expertise
Seniors are the most rapidly growing patient population in the US. Developing new methodologies for educating caregivers and improving tools for evidence-based care creates better health outcomes for aging adults.
Chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. At Carolina Nursing we focus on preventing and managing these conditions across the lifespan to improve health outcomes and save lives.
Investigating and addressing the factors that increase the risk of poor health outcomes in vulnerable populations is critical to creating health equity.
Parents, spouses, and other family members play a central role in determining an individual’s health. At Carolina Nursing, we’re committed to improving the health of women, children and families using family-focused interventions.
The integration of social, environmental, behavioral and mental health considerations into patient care is the future of nursing.
Using the latest in simulation-based educational experiences, data-driven practice and workforce research, we are empowering nurses to deliver the best care to their patients.
From intensive care to the emergency department, our acute care research and programs focus on providing patients with the best treatment for sudden and severe illnesses and injuries.
As we work to advance health care for our neighbors, the impact of that work is felt at points all over the globe. From our home on South Columbia Street, to Cambodia, to Cairo, Carolina Nursing is improving nursing education and health care all around the world.
Rankings and Quick Facts
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Endeavors: The Sciences of Schizophrenia
Senator Gale Adcock announced as 2024 commencement speaker
Brennan and Wu selected as Anne Belcher Interprofessional Scholars
Faculty Spotlight
Cathi Propper, PhD
Dr. Propper, Associate Professor at UNC School of Nursing, investigates the intricate relationship between early stress and brain development. As the Principal Investigator for a National Institute of Mental Health-funded study, she explores the impact of toxic stress, poverty, negative parenting, and household chaos on gut microbiome development in young children. Dr. Propper aims to unravel the complex interplay between gut microbiota, brain structure, and psychiatric risk, paving the way for innovative early-life interventions to prevent or mitigate mental health disorders.
Read more about Dr. Propper’s work here.