Kymberley Hoffman, Audrey Bryk-Lee, and Alexandra Montross

Staff Members Support UNCG Nursing Student Success  

UNCG’s School of Nursing has launched the successful careers of thousands of students. While many graduates will fondly remember favorite professors or advisors, they also appreciate the many staff members working behind the scenes to ensure positive outcomes for the next generation of nursing professionals.  Meet Audrey Bryk-Lee, Kymberley Hoffman, and Alexandra… Continue reading…

Nursing students learning in the PELMSN Skills Lab at the Nursing Instructional Building.

Pioneering Nursing Program Serves Many  

Last October, a new and pioneering program at UNC Greensboro offered professionals a streamlined pathway to becoming a nurse.  Longtime healthcare professional Jessi Elder was one of the first in line to apply—referring to this move as “a decision 20 years in the making.”  

Dean Barksdale

UNCG Alumni and Faculty Recognized as Achievers, Leaders

UNCG graduates and faculty make the Triad Business Journals 40 Under 40 and Outstanding Women in Business lists.  Last month, the Triad Business Journal recognized ten alumni and faculty members from UNC Greensboro in two of its most prestigious lists: Outstanding Women in Business and 40 Under 40.  

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UNCG Nursing Faculty Lead Innovation in Open Educational Resources 

Seven faculty members from the UNCG School of Nursing have been selected to participate in a transformative initiative sponsored by the UNC system. This project is designed to address critical workforce needs in nursing by leveraging Open Educational Resources (OER).  Faculty will develop high-quality, accessible educational materials that significantly reduce… Continue reading…

UNCG Doctoral Graduate Perseveres with Support  

Kimberly Vogt is not in the business of giving up.   From being in the ground war of Operation Iraqi Freedom and then working in military intelligence to becoming an RN via community college and then working toward a PhD degree, she perseveres in her pursuits.   Vogt says she came to the UNC… Continue reading…

SON faculty trying on a VR headset

AI in Nursing: Real-Life Experience, Right Away 

UNC Greensboro’s School of Nursing (SON) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve and enhance nursing instruction, patient care, and nursing practice with virtual tools that create enriching real-world experiences, underscore ownership, and increase engagement. 

Dean Barksdale presenting the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. Robin Bartlett

Alumna: Relationships key to career, care, science 

UNCG has been a touchstone in Robin Bartlett’s life and career, so receiving the School of Nursing (SON) Distinguished Alumni Award was a culmination and validation of quality nursing education and the enduring power of mentorship. 

Nursing student holding an iPad.

School of Nursing Offers New Prelicensure Master’s Program 

NC Greensboro introduces its new Prelicensure Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (PELMSN) Program, expanding opportunities for individuals not currently nurses to change their careers and become nurses. The Prelicensure Master’s is a direct entry pathway, often called a Direct Master’s Entry (DME) program. UNCG’s School of Nursing’s new Prelicensure MSN is the first direct-admission master’s nursing program approved in the state and in the UNC System.  

UNCG School of Nursing white coat ceremony.

School of Nursing Innovates With Direct Admission 

The SON now offers the first UNC system’s Direct Admission initiative for its high-demand BSN program. This streamlined process offers more certainty, efficiency, and savings for eligible incoming first-year students.