Gestational diabetes rates are high among Asian American populations, and Chinese Americans may be particularly at risk. CSON's Tam Nguyen says researchers must consider several variables at once. Read more via @TheAtlantic. theatlantic.com/health/2026/…
.@BC_CSON Professor and former dean Susan Gennaro is the first woman and first nurse to receive the Bronze Lion award, presented in recognition of her contributions to scientific research and her profession.
on.bc.edu/Gennaro_BronzeLion
Publication alert:
"Effectiveness of a novel midwifery preceptor program on midwives’ competence and confidence in Sierra Leone: A prospective pilot study"
Authored by @brittney_vdW, Ashley Longacre, and colleagues. Published in @PLOSGPH. Read it here ⬇️ journals.plos.org/globalpubl…
CSON had a wonderful time supporting the New England Regional Nurse Practitioner Conference last week in Westborough, MA. It was an excellent opportunity for education, collaboration, and networking with nurse practitioners and health care professionals from across the region.
Congratulations to @BC_CSON Dean Katherine Gregory, PhD, RN, FAAN, who was awarded Binghamton University's 2026 Alumni Achievement Award. She graduated from the Decker School of Nursing in 1996.
on.bc.edu/4tW9tdC
As the academic year comes to a close, we'd like to thank our students, faculty, staff, parents, and the entire BC support system for making it a successful one. Have a great summer, Eagles, and we will see you in the fall! 💛
Job opportunity - Part-Time Faculty position in Microbiology. Boston College, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences.
Details here: apply.interfolio.com/185606
Congratulations to Nickie Burney on receiving the inaugural Nursing Research Grant from the Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Massachusetts. Her research explores how work is associated with diabetes outcomes in hospital settings.
ALT Pink cherry blossoms line a pathway leading to a stone building at Boston College. The scene is vibrant with students walking beneath the trees, and the building features a prominent spire. The sky is cloudy yet bright.
On Tuesday, April 14, CSON joined more than 100 midwives, students, and advocates on Beacon Hill for Midwifery Advocacy Day, meeting with dozens of legislators to show support for the midwifery profession and midwifery education.
Photo credit: Stefanie Belnavis.
Join forensic nursing pioneer Ann Burgess, alongside legal and clinical experts, for the Expert Nurse Witness symposium — Friday, April 17, at Boston College. Participants will earn 5.5 contact hours. Details here: bit.ly/4sfSX6l
Healthcare providers, ethicists, tech experts, and Church leaders gathered at Boston College to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence in Catholic healthcare settings. Read more here: bc.edu/content/bc-web/sites/…
Join forensic nursing pioneer Ann Burgess, alongside legal and clinical experts, for the Expert Nurse Witness symposium — Friday, April 17, at Boston College. Participants will earn 5.5 contact hours. Details here: bit.ly/4sfSX6l
Looking to advance your clinical skills? Check out the latest offerings from our Professional Development & Continuing Education Department. bc.edu/content/bc-web/school…
.@BC_CSON Professor Karen Lyons & Kristyn Stoia ‘22, MSN'26 visited Capitol Hill to advocate for @NIH funding for research impacting older adults and endometriosis and adenomyosis funding & awareness, respectively. on.bc.edu/CSONAdvocacy2026
ALT Three people stand in front of an office sign that reads "Representative Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts, 2109." They are dressed in business attire and holding papers.
ALT A person in a pink top stands smiling in front of the US Capitol building on a clear day.
ALT Two people smiling in front of the U.S. Capitol building with the sun shining in the sky.
ALT A large group of people posing in front of the United States Capitol building during sunset. Some are standing while others are sitting in the front row. The sky is clear with a setting sun. A barricade is visible behind them.
Congratulations to CSON students Melissa Rodgers, Yan Liu, and Jacquelyn Bentley, along with faculty mentor Sarah Given, on winning first place at this year’s @ENRS_Science conference for their poster presentation. A wonderful recognition of thoughtful, impactful research.