Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

05/28/2026

For alumna Pam Babij, Nurs ’94, supporting future nurses is personal.

Through the White Coat Campaign, incoming Entry into Nursing students receive more than a white coat. They step into a community that believes in them from day one.

“When a student puts on the white coat and recites the School of Nursing pledge, the community coalesces to begin their common journey,” Pam shares.

Nearly 100 donors have already joined this effort, and Pam is now adding an additional $1,000 when we reach 2 more donors.

Help welcome the next generation of nurse leaders and remind them they are not alone.

Join me and make a gift to Become a 2026 White Coat Sponsor

05/27/2026

🚨 Abstract deadline approaching! 🚨

We’re excited to share that abstracts are now being accepted for the 15th Annual Hopkins Medicine ICU Rehab Conference, a JHSON sponsored event, bringing together leaders and innovators in ICU rehabilitation.

📅 Abstract deadline: June 30, 2026

📍 In-person conference: Johns Hopkins Hospital

🗓️ Conference dates: November 5–6, 2026

This is a great opportunity to share your research, insights, and clinical expertise with a community dedicated to advancing ICU rehab. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this important event!

🔗 Learn more: www.ICURehabnetwork.org

Home Early rehabilitation of hospitalized patients improves outcomes, but its implementation can be complex – requiring multi-disciplinary collaboration and coordination among clinicians who traditionally have worked in “silos.” This Conference bridges the interdisciplinary gap from research t...

05/26/2026

⏰ One day to go!

Tomorrow, Research!America will host “Shaping the Future of Nursing Science, Together: A Discussion with NINR” — a free event focused on the future of nursing science and the role research plays in advancing care, equity, and innovation.

The conversation will be guided by Dean Sarah Szanton, whose leadership as a Research!America Board Member adds a valuable voice to the discussion.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join this important conversation.

🔗 Learn more and register:

https://www.researchamerica.org/event/shaping-the-future-of-nursing-science-together-a-discussion-with-ninr/

In partnership with the National Health Council, Research!America invites you to participate in a National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) listening session on Wednesday, May 27, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. ET. The session (in-person […]

05/25/2026

We’re excited to share that the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Alumni Association will be hosting two upcoming alumni meetups this summer — and we’d love to see you there!

📍 Los Angeles: May 31

📍 Connecticut: June 13

These gatherings are a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, expand your network, and celebrate the Hopkins Nursing community. Please visit the links below for more information and to register:

Los Angeles: https://events.jhu.edu/form/los-angeles-school-of-nursing-al

Connecticut: https://events.jhu.edu/form/connecticut-school-of-nursing-al

We hope you can join us!

05/23/2026

The American Heart Association-funded THRIVE Food is Medicine pilot trial demonstrated strong promise in addressing hypertension through produce prescriptions. Participants in the intervention arm with high adherence to the DASH diet experienced an average systolic blood pressure reduction of 13 mmHg, a clinically meaningful improvement.

The study highlights the potential of combining access to fresh produce with tailored dietary support to help improve cardiovascular health outcomes among adults with uncontrolled hypertension.

For a deeper look at the discussion, watch TCTMD’s On Record video:

🎥 “Recipes for Success in Food-Based Interventions”

https://www.tctmd.com/videos/on-record-recipes-for-success-in-foodbased-interventions.6393226764112

We’re also proud to recognize JHSON Assistant Professor, Oluwabunmi Ogungbe, for her leadership in this important work.

Lauren Eberly, Stephen Paul Juraschek, and Oluwabunmi Ogungbe discuss what they learned as researchers exploring novel solutions to CVD.

05/22/2026

What a week it’s been for the Class of 2026. 💙📘✨🎓

From the moment they first put on their white coats to this milestone moment, we’ve watched this community step boldly into leadership, purpose, and impact.

Now, they’re stepping confidently into what’s next and carrying forward the unstoppable spirit of nursing wherever they go.

Congratulations! 🎉🎊

05/22/2026

Nursing science is shaping the future of health care and conversations like this matter.

Join Research!America for “Shaping the Future of Nursing Science, Together: A Discussion with NINR”, a free event bringing together important voices on the role of nursing research in advancing care, equity, and innovation.

The conversation will be guided by Dean Sarah Szanton, whose leadership as a Research!America Board Member adds a valuable voice to the discussion.

This is a meaningful opportunity to hear from leaders in the field and be part of a conversation that helps move nursing science forward.

🔗 Learn more and register:

https://www.researchamerica.org/event/shaping-the-future-of-nursing-science-together-a-discussion-with-ninr/

In partnership with the National Health Council, Research!America invites you to participate in a National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) listening session on Wednesday, May 27, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. ET. The session (in-person […]

05/22/2026

Last week, the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Midwifery Policy Collective hosted The Power of Midwifery Workforce Policy Convening, bringing together patient advocates, midwives, policymakers, researchers, educators, payers, and maternal health leaders from across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to discuss solutions for improving maternal health outcomes by strengthening the midwifery workforce.

Led by Johns Hopkins School of Nursing faculty Dr. Ashley Gresh and Dr. Noelene K. Jeffers, alongside Johns Hopkins alumna Jamie Swietlikowski and current DNP/MBA student Shaina French, the convening focused on developing actionable policy strategies to grow, sustain, and diversify the midwifery workforce across the region.

The conversations reinforced an important truth: maternal health outcomes are deeply connected to the policies we create, the workforce we invest in, and our collective commitment to safety, dignity, autonomy, and equitable access to care.

Day 1 focused on learning from and engaging with leaders whose expertise spans midwifery advocacy (Amy Kohl and Robyn Elliott), midwifery workforce policy (Aza Nedhari and Jennifer Vanderlaan), community birth (Nikia Grayson, Amy Romano, and Ebony Marcelle), institutional policy barriers and opportunities for midwifery care (Ginger Breedlove), and midwifery reimbursement (Arden Schwenker).

Day 2 centered on region-specific workgroups, where participants identified policy priorities and began developing actionable workforce policy roadmaps for DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their expertise, energy, and vision. This convening marks the beginning of an ongoing collaborative effort to advance meaningful midwifery policy change and strengthen maternal health outcomes throughout the region.

05/21/2026

ICYMI: Last week, Katherine Ornstein hosted the first episode in a new limited Health Affairs podcast series exploring major policy changes affecting older adults.

Part of the Age Friendly Health series, the episode features a timely conversation with Hemi Tewarson of the National Academy for State Health Policy on how The Big Beautiful Bill could impact Medicaid, rural health investments, age friendly services, and policies shaping the lives of older adults and caregivers nationwide.

Take a listen to this important conversation at the intersection of aging, health care, and health policy led by one of Hopkins Nursing’s leading voices in aging and health systems research.

🎧🎙️💭 https://bit.ly/4uhyhga

Katherine Ornstein speaks with Hemi Tewarson on how The Big Beautiful Bill will impact Medicaid and state health policies affecting older adults.

05/19/2026

From proud tears to loud cheers, today was about celebrating the people who made this moment possible. 💙🎓

We hit the streets to let families, friends, and loved ones shout out their graduates and the love was felt in every word. The future of nursing is in good hands.