Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

There’s just one month left to apply to our new Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program!
This innovative, evidence-based program prepares you to become a registered dietitian nutritionist and lead in the future of nutrition and dietetics.

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Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/4eHgp94

We were excited to welcome our Year 2 fellows of the NIH-funded Advanced Research Training (ART) Fellowship to Emory’s campus for an in-person learning experience!

During their time on campus, fellows enjoyed a welcome dinner, toured Emory, and participated in a dynamic training focused on the social determinants of health led by Emory faculty. We were also glad to host observers and nursing students from Gwinnett Tech’s LEAPN program as part of this experience.

Led by Dr. Jill Hamilton, the ART program prepares early- and mid-career researchers to better understand how social determinants influence health outcomes, all while building a strong community of future leaders dedicated to advancing health equity.

The Farm Worker Family Health Program recently hosted its annual packing party as students, faculty, and volunteers prepared for their two-week service immersion in Moultrie, GA.

This year’s event was made even more special by a donation of T-shirts and scrubs from FIGS, coordinated by alumna Jasmine Ofodu, MN, RN. We’re grateful for this generosity, which will help our teams care for farmworkers and their families who give so much to our communities.

For more than three decades, the FWFHP has provided essential health care services and meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for students.

We’re grateful to Dr. Erin Ferranti’s leadership, the Lillian Carter Center, our clinical partners, the Alumni Association, and every faculty, student, and staff member who has helped the program serve over 15,000 individuals over the years. Learn more and support this important work: https://bit.ly/3QsdkR0

We are proud to share that faculty members Dr. Katie Cole, DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A, and Dr. Leslie Jeter, DNP, CRNA, MS, have been named Fellows of the AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.

They are part of a cohort of 42 nurse anesthesiology experts recognized nationally for their impact across research, policy, administration, education, and clinical practice. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Dr. Cole and Dr. Jeter!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Q3qBiE

In a recent STAT News opinion piece, Emory Nursing Assistant Professor and nurse Dr. Nicholas Giordano highlights a pressing issue: men remain significantly underrepresented in nursing, accounting for only about 12% of the workforce nationwide.

At a time when demand for nurses continues to grow, and health systems face ongoing staffing shortages, expanding gender diversity is more than a workforce strategy; it’s a pathway to strengthening patient care.

Research shows that diverse care teams can enhance both workplace dynamics and patient experiences.

Dr. Giordano argues that recruiting more men into nursing is essential to meeting demand and continuing to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across communities.

Read his full perspective here: https://bit.ly/4fOMCME

We need more men in nursing Men make up just 12% of nurses nationally. That needs to change.

Class of Spring '26, we're excited to share that your graduation photos are ready and now available to download. Congrats again, to the Class of '26!

Save your special grad moments here: https://bit.ly/4uuwcNr

📸: Atlanta Event Photography

Happy Pride Month. At the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, we are committed to supporting and advocating for our LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, alumni, and patients. We honor the diversity of identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community and remain dedicated to advancing equitable health care for all. Wishing our community a safe and meaningful Pride Month.

Please join us in congratulating our Associate Director of Admissions in the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs, Ashley Chilla, on being one of Emory University's 2026 Award of Distinction Honorees! This honor is the highest award university staff members can receive for their contributions to the Emory community.

Ashley's contributions can be felt across many areas of the School of Nursing. She strengthened application and enrollment outcomes by reimagining the Student Ambassador program, and she has helped create a more welcoming and connected experience for prospective and admitted students.

Just as importantly, she shows up for her colleagues every day. Through her roles as chair of the Staff Governance Committee and an EmBrace peer supporter, Ashley helps foster a workplace where people feel heard, supported, and valued. Her thoughtful, people-first approach to leadership has earned her the School of Nursing’s Excellence in Social Responsibility Award and reflects her deep commitment to building an inclusive and caring community. Congratulations, Ashley, on this well-deserved honor.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dK8My4

We’re celebrating our VANAP and Emory In MOTION scholars following their recent graduation. Throughout their time at Emory Nursing, these students made a meaningful impact by serving communities across the health care system.

VANAP Scholars are BSN students who support the veteran population through adult clinical rotations at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System (AVAHCS). Emory In MOTION Scholars are pre- and post-licensure students who deliver primary care to medically underserved communities through nurse-led mobile health units, while deepening their training in social determinants of health and culturally and linguistically responsive care.

We’re so proud of the difference you’ve made! Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to our communities!

School of Nursing Assistant Professor Nicholas Giordano and Grady Memorial Hospital orthopedic trauma surgeon and School of Medicine Professor Mara Schenker are exploring personalized, non opioid approaches to pain management, helping patients heal in ways to go beyond medication alone.

Their collaboration alongside health activist Cammie Rice and the CWC Alliance has led to the incorporation of life care specialists who offer trauma-informed support and evidence-based pain management guidance throughout the recovery process.

Learn more about this important work, supported by Emory’s University Research Committee: https://bit.ly/4eZzQdO