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Finding purpose in the hardest moments

April 28, 2026

After nearly leaving nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Matt Depenbrock found renewed purpose in neonatal intensive care, leading him to develop Project HEALS—an innovative initiative aimed at improving NICU nurses’ confidence and competence in end-of-life care.

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A family tradition continues at UC College of Nursing

April 24, 2026

When Ashley Enginger walks across the stage at this spring’s commencement ceremony, she will leave behind a UC College of Nursing that her family is far from finished with. Her sister Sarah is already two years in, and their youngest sister Lauren is set to arrive in the fall.

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Leaving her mark, one crochet hat at a time

April 15, 2026

Katelin Maulden always knew she wanted to be a nurse, inspired by her mother’s 25-year ICU career. Now a University of Cincinnati nursing student, she’s pursuing labor and delivery while blending her passion for care with creativity. During her OB rotation, she began crocheting keepsake hats for newborns—small gifts that families can cherish. After one grateful mother’s emotional response, Maulden knew she had created something meaningful.

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Full out, all in

March 9, 2026

Nursing students Emma Martin and Riley Gerwel balance the demands of UC's College of Nursing with competing on the Bearcat Dance Team — heading to the ICU World Championships in hip hop while navigating clinicals, exams, and everything in between.

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Nursing innovation emerges as critical lever in healthcare transformation

February 18, 2026

Recognizing both the urgency and the opportunity, the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing is taking deliberate steps to position nurses at the forefront of healthcare transformation. It has created an Innovation Strategic Plan and established a dedicated Industry Advisory Board to forge the academic-industry partnerships essential to accelerating nurse-driven innovation.

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Preparing graduate nurses for wellness before burnout

February 10, 2026

As hospitals grow busier and patients present with more complex needs, advanced practice nurses are feeling the strain. Long hours, administrative overload and limited control over work environments have pushed burnout from a whispered concern to a full-blown crisis—one that experts estimate could affect nearly 60% of primary care providers. In response, nursing educators are rethinking how nurses are prepared for practice, placing wellness, resilience, and self-advocacy alongside clinical expertise.

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Empowering nurses to lead healthcare innovation

February 3, 2026

This story explores how nurse-led innovation is advancing healthcare through leadership, education, and collaboration across academia, industry, and health systems—highlighting how nurses are being equipped to lead meaningful, system-level change.