Helene Fuld College of Nursing

Great nurses are built on strong science.

Meet Dr. Paul Gyabaa-Amponsah, Chair of the Science Department at Helene Fuld
College of Nursing. For more than two decades, he has prepared students not just to
pass exams – but to save lives.

From community health initiatives in Harlem to classroom innovation, his work
reflects HFCN’s deep commitment to excellence and service.

Read “A Guide on the Path to Brilliance” in the Spring 2026 Magazine.

🔗 https://www.helenefuld.edu/hfcn-magazine/

Leadership shapes legacy.
In this issue of HFCN Magazine, we share the powerful story of mentorship between
President Dr. Joyce Griffin-Sobel and Provost Dr. Aluem Tark – a journey that began
in the classroom and evolved into a partnership guiding the College forward.
Their story reflects what makes HFCN unique:
💙 Faculty who mentor beyond graduation
💙 Leaders who invest in student success
💙 A commitment to innovation and growth
Read “From Mentorship to Partnership” and discover how leadership is shaping the
future of nursing education.
🔗 https://www.helenefuld.edu/hfcn-magazine/

Every nurse remembers this moment.
At the 2025 Pinning Ceremony, Helene Fuld College of Nursing celebrated a new
generation of caregivers – students who answered the call to care and now carry the
HFCN legacy forward.
The pin represents courage, resilience, and dedication. It marks the transition from
student to nurse.
Read “A New Generation of Caregivers” in our Spring 2026 Magazine here:
https://www.helenefuld.edu/hfcn-magazine/

Nursing is one of the most powerful economic mobility pathways in the country.
Most nurses just never got the roadmap to unlock it.
We're changing that. 💙

NURSES AS ECONOMIC CHANGEMAKERS
Building Wealth & Breaking Generational Poverty Cycles

Event 3 of 3 — HFCN Spring 2026 Speaker Series | In Partnership with MetLife

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM EDT
Bethel Gospel Assembly, Bountiful Blessings Hall | 2 East 120th Street, New York, NY
Via Zoom Webinar — join from wherever you are
🎟️ Free admission · Light refreshments · Open to all nurses

🔹 Dr. Akia Blandon, DNP — Co-Dean, HFCN & Founder, New Beginnings HealthCare, PLLC
🔹 Eunice Rico Job, BSA — Director, Workforce1 Healthcare Career Center
🔹 April Waddell, CFP® Candidate — Founder, NurseMoneyDate®

Moderated by Dr. Michele Flynch, PhD, RN, FNYAM, Co-Dean — HFCN &
Allie Ittoop, AVP Academic Administration & Belonging — HFCN

This is our final event of the series — and it's the one every nurse needs to hear.

👉 Register free: https://helenefuld.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vRIfPJByQi-ExXNbjJUzrg

Share with a nurse who needs this. 🔁

Strong Roots. Astounding Heights.
Helene Fuld College of Nursing began in 1945 as a practical nursing program at the
Hospital for Joint Diseases. Today, nearly 8,000 graduates later, HFCN stands as a
nationally recognized leader in nursing education.
From hospital-based training to expanded academic programs and national ROI
rankings – our history reflects resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to
community health.
Explore our 80-year journey in the Spring 2026 issue of HFCN Magazine.
📖 Read the full timeline and feature stories: https://www.helenefuld.edu/hfcn-
magazine/

🎉 Now Available Online: The Spring 2026 Issue of HFCN Magazine
We’re proud to unveil a special edition celebrating 80 years of Helene Fuld College of
Nursing — honoring our legacy while looking boldly toward the future.
Inside this issue:
✨ A message from President Dr. Joyce Griffin-Sobel
✨ Our storied history and bold future
✨ Faculty leaders and student spotlights
✨ The next generation of caregivers
📖 Read the digital edition here: https://www.helenefuld.edu/hfcn-magazine/

You are invited!

Helene Fuld College of Nursing is proud to present the second event in our Spring 2026 Speaker Series — and this one is close to our hearts.

Resilience & Well-Being: Sustaining Compassionate Care Throughout Your Career

Nursing is a calling — but it's also hard. Join us for an honest, powerful conversation about how nurses can protect their well-being, find support, and build a career that lasts.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
12:30 – 1:30 PM EST
Bethel Gospel Assembly, Inc. — Bountiful Blessings Hall
2 East 120th Street, New York, NY 10035
Can't make it in person? Join us LIVE via Zoom Webinar!

Featured Speakers:
Amy Marlow, MPH — AVP, Head of Global Well-Being, MetLife
Katie Boston Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FNYAM — Senior VP of Equity and Engagement, American Nurses Enterprise
Dana Golin, MA, CRC — Student Wellness Counselor, Helene Fuld College of Nursing

Moderated by Françoise Sidime, PhD
In partnership with MetLife 💙

FREE Admission
Light Refreshments (In-Person)
Open to all — students, nurses, faculty, and community members welcome!

Scan the QR code in the flyer to register for in-person or Zoom webinar attendance.

Tag a nurse or nursing student who needs to hear this. 👇

-Being

You’re invited to the HFCN Speaker Series!
The Future of Nursing — AI, Technology & Innovation in Healthcare brings together leaders in nursing education and healthcare innovation to discuss how AI is transforming the profession.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Register today:
https://helenefuld.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6szHoJcrCCE7CTA

🎉 Big news for our HFCN community! Helene Fuld College of Nursing has been named a 2025-2026 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

This generous grant will provide vital student support, helping ensure more aspiring nurses can pursue a Helene Fuld education.

We are deeply grateful to Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for their confidence in our mission and their commitment to expanding access to nursing education for vulnerable New Yorkers. We look forward to the impact we will make together. 💙

👉 Read the full press release here: https://www.helenefuld.edu/2025-2026-grantee-of-the-mother-cabrini-health-foundation/