University of Maryland School of Nursing

06/05/2026

Check out these snapshots from the 2026 National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties' 52nd Annual Conference in Dallas, TX 🤠

UMSON tipped its hat at the Sunset Showdown with cowboy hats for all, and Shannon K. Idzik, DNP, CRNP, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, was honored for her service as president of the organization.

Don’t mess with NPs!

06/04/2026

We’re proud to share that Lori Harris, BA, Director of the Office of the Registrar and Student Placements, has been recognized with the Collaborative Leadership Award from the Society of Clinical Placement Professionals.

This well-deserved honor highlights her ability to bring people together, foster meaningful partnerships, and lead with purpose and inspiration every step of the way. Congrats! 👏

06/03/2026

Our Clinical Simulation Labs team wishes our recent graduates all the best! We can't wait to see all the great things you go on to do. 💜🩺

06/02/2026

🗓️ There's still time to join us for the Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics conference on July 16 - 17. Sign up before June 15 to qualify for the early bird conference registration! Learn more and register now: https://www.nursing.umaryland.edu/academics/pe/events/sini/

06/02/2026

🗓️ Join us on June 10 for a virtual information session about the nurse anesthesia profession, UMSON's DNP Nurse Anesthesia specialty, and the application process. Meet the program director and ask questions directly! Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4fVkFmk 💻

Join us for a virtual information session about the nurse anesthesia profession, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia specialty at the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON), and the application process. Meet the program director and ask questions directly.UMSON’s DNP ...

06/01/2026

🎓 Class of May 2026: We hope you’re still celebrating all that you’ve accomplished! 🎉

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

🎵 Join us virtually on June 8 for the 2026 Annual Music Research Network Investigator Meeting.

Hear from leading researchers, clinicians, and federal partners from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, National Institute on Aging - NIH, and the National Endowment for the Arts, as they explore how music influences pain management and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

👉 Learn more about the symposium: https://calendar.umaryland.edu/?month=6&day=08&year=2026&view=fulltext&id=d.en.974187×tamp=1780934400&

05/26/2026

Graduation day was even more meaningful with two sets of siblings earning their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.

For Lexi and Ryan Vipavetz, going through the program together meant having built-in support along the way. From carpooling to class, to studying together, they kept each other accountable.

Siblings Avigail and Nissim Zarinmanesh also pinned one another on stage. It was a special milestone to share.

05/18/2026

Our BSN and MSN-E graduates are ready to soar. From day one of their Senior Practicum, they’ve shared their hopes and aspirations for the future. We are so excited to see the lasting impact they will make in health care. 🦋