03/30/2025
This Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on women who dedicated their life’s work to advancing the mission of the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. For our final feature, we’re honoring alumna Joan Hansen Grabe ’60. Grabe is a registered nurse, a member of the Hunter College Hall of Fame, and a recipient of an honorary doctorate from Hunter College. As a benefactor, Joan Grabe endows the dean position in the nursing school, helping the school appoint excellent nurse leaders to this important role.
03/23/2025
After working as a nurse in acute and critical settings for a few years, Sarah Jordan, Lauder Fellow Class of ’25, decided that becoming a nurse practitioner was the right next step in her career. A firm believer that healthcare is a human right, she witnessed how disparities in healthcare access impact patient outcomes, especially in underserved communities, and knew she wanted to be part of the solution.
The Evelyn Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program has empowered her to focus on what truly matters: learning about health equity. From hands-on clinical experience in the South Bronx to learning alongside other Lauder Fellows, the program has reinforced her passion for accessible, quality care. Sarah is committed to serving NYC’s communities long after the fellowship ends.
11/21/2024
Excellent news from Hunter Nursing! Dr. Melissa O’Connor has been appointed Associate Dean for Research & Rudin Professor of Nursing. With her expertise, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing will continue to lead in healthcare education & research. https://hunter.cuny.edu/news/hunter-appoints-melissa-oconnor-associate-dean-for-nursing-research/?news-feed=spotlight&source=/news/
08/20/2024
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We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Bobbie Posmontier has been named the inaugural Evelyn Lauder Endowed Chair in Psychiatric-Mental Health, effective August 28th. Dr. Posmontier is a national leader in midwifery and psychiatric care, and she specializes in perinatal mental health. This endowed chair appointment is a continuation of our commitment to excellence in teaching, nursing, and quality community care.
Dr. Posmontier comes to Hunter from Thomas Jefferson University, where she serves as professor and director of the PhD in nursing program. She also founded Mother Baby Connections, an evidence-based perinatal mental health intensive outpatient program at Drexel University. Dr. Posmontier earned her BSN from Thomas Jefferson University and her MSN, post-master’s certificate, and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. We cannot wait to welcome her to the Hunter nursing faculty this month!
08/02/2024
Did you know that the Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing, which joined Hunter College in 1969, was the first school in America to use Florence Nightingale's nursing principles? Her technique led to improved hygiene standards that dramatically decreased deaths in war zones.
Today, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is still committed to upholding our legacy of excellence by providing a best-in-class education for nursing students. Our programs are built with the intention of engaging underserved communities and addressing disparities in nursing care. We’re continuing to lead the way for nursing education through our Evelyn Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowships, an innovative new program that aims to improve health equity in New York City.
Learn more about the Lauder Fellows: https://lauder-community-care-nurse-practitioner-program.hunter.cuny.edu/
06/04/2024
It’s , and we’re shining a light on the inaugural cohort of Evelyn Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Fellows. The Lauder Fellowship empowers NP students with the financial and educational resources they need to pursue an impactful healthcare career. This program will help expand access to high-quality health care in underserved communities, furthering health equity in New York City.
06/04/2024
Faculty Spotlight! Hunter College Nursing Professor Ellen McCabe is taking the into her own hands by raising awareness of the health issues immigrant children & families face, & how can make a difference. https://hunter.cuny.edu/news/hunter-nursing-researcher-advocates-for-immigrant-children-and-families/
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