December 3, 2025
As he prepares to graduate this December with his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Cincinnati, Keegan Farrell is quick to admit that this wasn’t the career path he pictured for himself when he first arrived on campus eight years ago.
October 21, 2025
Two Bearcat Nurses are trading their scrubs for crowns as part of this year’s University of Cincinnati Homecoming Court.
October 16, 2025
When Tara Sand and Rebecca Sullivan began their nursing careers, neither imagined they would one day be driving leadership initiatives, teaching systems thinking simulations and mentoring the next generation of nurse leaders. But thanks to a shared vision—and a shared journey through the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Systems Leadership Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program—that’s exactly where they’ve landed.
October 6, 2025
As cannabis use becomes more mainstream in both medical and recreational contexts, nurses must stay informed. In a recent webinar, Associate Professor Lori Catalano, PhD, JD, RN discussed the historical, legal and clinical implications of medical cannabis, with a special focus on Ohio law and nursing responsibilities.
October 1, 2025
Despite widespread recognition that access to primary care improves health outcomes and reduces mortality across the lifespan, the U.S. continues to face significant challenges in providing adequate primary care—particularly in rural and low-income communities. With nearly 90% of nurse practitioners trained in primary care, their role in expanding access and reducing health disparities is both critical and timely.
September 18, 2025
Simulation in healthcare education serves as a bridge between theory and practice, providing students with a hands-on environment to develop critical thinking, clinical judgment and teamwork skills. It creates a space where learners can engage deeply with realistic scenarios, make decisions in real-time and reflect on their actions—all without risk to patients. Charity Moeller, DNP, APRN-CNP, AGPCNP-BC, UC College of Nursing’s new director of Simulation and Skills Lab, discusses the complex blend of clinical expertise, educational theory and careful design that lies behind every effective simulation.
July 30, 2025
In this webinar, Megan Voss, DNP, APRN, explores how Integrative Nursing enhances mental health care, the role of advanced practice nurses in holistic care, real-world whole health strategies and innovative ways to prevent clinician burnout while meeting patient needs.
July 18, 2025
Preceptors play a vital role in shaping the next generation of advanced practice nurses, offering real-world guidance and support that complement classroom learning. As more students enter Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs across the country, the need for skilled and supported preceptors continues to grow. To celebrate and thank outstanding practitioners and partners whose commitment inspires the next generation of advanced practice nurses, in 2022 the college launched the Outstanding Graduate Preceptor Award and the Outstanding Organization Award, followed by the Outstanding Prelicensure Preceptor Award, in 2023.
June 30, 2025
For many, landing a prestigious healthcare consulting role in Washington, D.C. would be the pinnacle of a career — a "dream job." But for Bethany Jones, MS, BSN, RN, it was just a step on the way to something deeper: answering a lifelong calling to heal.
June 16, 2025
Brittany Knott, MSN, RN, does not just see herself as a nurse, but as a changemaker. A lifelong learner with four academic degrees under her belt, Knott is now just one semester away from earning her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certificate from the University of Cincinnati. But her ambitions stretch far beyond the classroom or hospital floor—she is actively working to open Cincinnati’s first minority-owned hospital.