2023 Columbia Nursing Stories
Here’s a look back at this year’s top stories from our monthly Pulse newsletter. The biggest news of 2023 included groundbreaking research on burnout, the launch of our newest research center, Dean Frazier’s breast cancer story, a fond farewell to Dean Vivian Taylor, and more.
'Be bold, be fearless, be kind'
Published February 2023
In honor of Black History Month, six students shared what being a Black nurse in 2023 means to them.
Shedding Light on Nursing Burnout
Published March 2023
Columbia Nursing’s Allison Norful, PhD ’17, has published several high-profile papers exploring why burnout hit nurses hardest during the pandemic, and how to address this widespread problem.
Columbia Nursing Launches Newest Center
Published May 2023
The Center for Community-Engaged Health Informatics and Data Science draws on and integrates the work of Columbia Nursing’s world-class health informatics and data science researchers to promote health and health equity.
New Grants Fund Studies on Stress, Disparities
Published May 2023
Columbia Nursing faculty received over $9 million from the National Institutes of Health to support two new studies and an ongoing data science and health informatics training program.
Perspectives from the Class of 2023
Published May 2023
Meet some of this year’s outstanding graduates from our Masters Direct Entry (MDE), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), MS in Nurse Anesthesia, PhD, and Masters in Advanced Clinical Management and Leadership (ACML) programs.
Celebrating Reunion 2023
Published June 2023
Columbia Nursing welcomed more than 150 alumni and friends to Reunion this year.
Ferrara Assumes Presidency of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Published August 2023
Stephen Ferrara, DNP, began his two-year term as president of the nation’s largest professional organization for NPs.
ColumbiaDoctors Nurse Practitioner Group launches its new website
August 2023
Patients can learn about the wide range of primary care services available at the Washington Heights practice and make in-person and telehealth appointments online.
AI tool for detecting Alzheimer’s and related dementias shows promising results
Published September 2023
Maryam Zolnoori, PhD, has received $1.2 million from the National Institute on Aging to develop AD Screen, which identifies home care patients with mild cognitive impairment by analyzing voice recordings.
Global Photo Contest Entries Highlight Diverse Landscapes
Published September 2023
Winning photos captured clinical placement experiences in Malawi, Israel, and Zambia.
The Power of Connectedness
Published October 2023
Dean Frazier shared the lessons she learned on her breast cancer journey.
A Celebratory Sendoff for Dean Vivian Taylor
Published October 2023
Colleagues, friends, and family gathered to honor Dean Taylor upon her retirement after a decade as Columbia Nursing’s associate dean for diversity and cultural affairs.