Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

06/03/2026

In a recent STAT News opinion piece, Emory Nursing Assistant Professor and nurse Dr. Nicholas Giordano highlights a pressing issue: men remain significantly underrepresented in nursing, accounting for only about 12% of the workforce nationwide.

At a time when demand for nurses continues to grow, and health systems face ongoing staffing shortages, expanding gender diversity is more than a workforce strategy; it’s a pathway to strengthening patient care.

Research shows that diverse care teams can enhance both workplace dynamics and patient experiences.

Dr. Giordano argues that recruiting more men into nursing is essential to meeting demand and continuing to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across communities.

Read his full perspective here: https://bit.ly/4fOMCME

Men make up just 12% of nurses nationally. That needs to change.

06/02/2026

Class of Spring '26, we're excited to share that your graduation photos are ready and now available to download. Congrats again, to the Class of '26!

Save your special grad moments here: https://bit.ly/4uuwcNr

📸: Atlanta Event Photography

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month. At the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, we are committed to supporting and advocating for our LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, alumni, and patients. We honor the diversity of identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community and remain dedicated to advancing equitable health care for all. Wishing our community a safe and meaningful Pride Month.

05/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating our Associate Director of Admissions in the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs, Ashley Chilla, on being one of Emory University's 2026 Award of Distinction Honorees! This honor is the highest award university staff members can receive for their contributions to the Emory community.

Ashley's contributions can be felt across many areas of the School of Nursing. She strengthened application and enrollment outcomes by reimagining the Student Ambassador program, and she has helped create a more welcoming and connected experience for prospective and admitted students.

Just as importantly, she shows up for her colleagues every day. Through her roles as chair of the Staff Governance Committee and an EmBrace peer supporter, Ashley helps foster a workplace where people feel heard, supported, and valued. Her thoughtful, people-first approach to leadership has earned her the School of Nursing’s Excellence in Social Responsibility Award and reflects her deep commitment to building an inclusive and caring community. Congratulations, Ashley, on this well-deserved honor.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dK8My4

05/27/2026

We’re celebrating our VANAP and Emory In MOTION scholars following their recent graduation. Throughout their time at Emory Nursing, these students made a meaningful impact by serving communities across the health care system.

VANAP Scholars are BSN students who support the veteran population through adult clinical rotations at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System (AVAHCS). Emory In MOTION Scholars are pre- and post-licensure students who deliver primary care to medically underserved communities through nurse-led mobile health units, while deepening their training in social determinants of health and culturally and linguistically responsive care.

We’re so proud of the difference you’ve made! Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to our communities!

05/21/2026

School of Nursing Assistant Professor Nicholas Giordano and Grady Memorial Hospital orthopedic trauma surgeon and School of Medicine Professor Mara Schenker are exploring personalized, non opioid approaches to pain management, helping patients heal in ways to go beyond medication alone.

Their collaboration alongside health activist Cammie Rice and the CWC Alliance has led to the incorporation of life care specialists who offer trauma-informed support and evidence-based pain management guidance throughout the recovery process.

Learn more about this important work, supported by Emory’s University Research Committee: https://bit.ly/4eZzQdO

05/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating and Laney Graduate School PhD candidate John Fuller on his induction into the National Dr. Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. He is among just 10 exceptional predoctoral scholars and postdoctoral fellows selected for this prestigious recognition.

Named for Dr. Edward Alexander Bouchet, the first African American to earn a doctoral degree in the United States, the society honors scholars who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to advancing inclusive excellence in higher education.

John was pinned alongside Emory Nursing Professor Dr. Jill Hamilton, who was selected as this year’s honorary member and keynote speaker for the ceremony. Congratulations to both John and Dr. Hamilton on this meaningful honor.

Learn more about the scholars: https://bit.ly/4uVhz6m

05/19/2026

You’re invited to join a joint webinar hosted by the School of Nursing and Emory Healthcare, “Ready, Recognize, Respond: Hantavirus Essentials for Health Care Teams.”

📅 Friday, May 22
⏰ 10:30–11:30 a.m.

This session will cover key information for health care workers, including how hantavirus is transmitted, recognizing symptoms, treatment approaches, the use of PPE, and how to ensure unit preparedness. The webinar is approved for 1 CE credit.

Register Here🔗: https://bit.ly/3RyH0fo

We hope you can join us for this valuable learning opportunity.

05/18/2026

Data is changing the landscape of health care, and Emory Nursing is preparing leaders to meet that moment through our new Master of Science in Health Care Analytics program.

This program combines health care expertise with data science and advanced analytics to improve patient outcomes, enhance efficiency, and shape health care systems.

Led by Dr. Ran Xiao, the 30-credit program is fully online and designed for flexibility. Full-time students can complete it in just one year.

Through a mix of healthcare core courses, analytical methods, and a capstone experience, students will learn how to turn complex health care data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact.

If you're passionate about health care, technology, and making informed decisions that matter, this program was designed for you. Learn more and apply here:

Artificial intelligence (AI) and associated computational sciences (machine learning, natural language processing, cyber security, robotics, etc.) are fundamentally changing the health care landscape. Accompanying these changes are tremendous opportunities as well as profound ethical concerns and so...

05/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jane Chung, associate professor at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, on being named a National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine.

Dr. Chung was selected as one of just 10 early- to mid-career professionals nationwide for this prestigious program, which connects emerging leaders with the National Academy of Medicine to foster collaboration, advance research, and address critical issues shaping the future of health and medicine.

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Chung and the meaningful impact of her research. Learn more about her scholarship here: https://bit.ly/4wqv4wg

Emory Nursing’s Chung tapped for National Academy of Medicine emerging leaders program