The UNC School of Nursing received nearly $6.14 million in total National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in 2021, placing the School 7th among NIH-funded public schools of nursing in the United States, and 12th overall, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.
This is a jump of more than $4.4 million from 2017, when the School ranked 29th among nursing schools in the United States.
“This incredible increase in funding and 17-point rise over the last five years reflects the commitment and excellence of our faculty, staff and students,” said Peggy Wilmoth, interim dean of the UNC School of Nursing. “They do tremendous work each day to advance nursing science and improve health care in and beyond North Carolina.”
To learn more about the cutting-edge research taking place at Carolina Nursing, please visit our research page and explore the School’s areas of expertise below.
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.
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.
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.