Past Issues

Family History of Colorectal Cancer May Make African Americans Less Likely to get Screened

Adapted from CANCER press release Regular colorectal cancer screening is one of the most powerful weapons in preventing colorectal cancer....

Past Issues | 08/01/08

Sticks, Stones, Cancer Treatments and Bones

By Teddi Fine Each year, as many as 2,000 children become long-term cancer survivors thanks to a powerful treatment tool: bone marrow...

Past Issues | 08/01/08

The Future of Chinese Nursing, from Beijing to Baltimore

Written by Tim Sablik Last fall, five doctoral students left their homes in Beijing, China for a semester of study at the Johns Hopkins...

On the Pulse | 04/01/08

Keeping the Faith

Written by Kelly Brooks-Staub “What is the most important thing in life?” The questioner is gray bearded and grandfatherly,...

On the Pulse | 04/01/08

First Cohort Begins Studies for Doctor of Nursing Practice

Written by Jonathan Eichberger After two years of intense planning and preparation, the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing welcomed...

On the Pulse | 04/01/08

Campbell Leads National Nursing Faculty Scholars Program

Written by Robby MacBain Jacquelyn C. Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN, Anna D. Wolf chair and professor in the Department of Community Public...

On the Pulse | 04/01/08

Second Opinion

In this forum for discussing the important issues facing the nursing profession today, we welcome your thoughts and opinions. Check this...

On the Pulse | 04/01/08

Where in Baltimore is the Hopkins Nurse?

Charlie Alexander, MSN/MBA ’02 President and CEO The Living Legacy Foundation What I do Guide the clinical and strategic...

Past Issues | 04/01/08

A Nursing Vocation for Each Generation

By Kelly Brooks-Staub Photos by Christopher Myers I had no intention whatsoever of becoming a nurse,” says Matthew Zinder. “I...

Past Issues | 04/01/08

Podcasts

On the Pulse Podcast

Episode 36: Improving Black Maternal Health Outcomes

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Noelene K. Jeffers, Assistant Professor and Certified Nurse Midwife, to discuss her work addressing the Black Maternal Health Crisis. Dr. Jeffers examines the structural and social determinants of Black maternal and perinatal health and currently leads studies to integrate community-based doulas into the health care setting.