The Pulse: Columbia Nursing News
Stories from the Fall/Winter 2024 Columbia Nursing Magazine
Dean Frazier Visits China
Originally published: September 4, 2024
This year Dean Lorraine Frazier, PhD, and Professor Jingjing Shang, PhD, visited China in a significant step towards fostering international collaboration and enriching nursing education.
Supported by Columbia Global Centers Beijing, this strategic visit focused on exploring ideas and practices that foster a holistic approach to health and nursing education, as well as opportunities for nursing students' global practices and collaboration.
Bakken Is Honored as a Living Legend
Originally published: July 17, 2024
Suzanne Bakken, PhD, professor of biomedical informatics and Alumni Professor of the School of Nursing, has been recognized as a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN).
AAN awards this distinction, its highest honor, annually to a select group of accomplished, visionary nurse leaders. Bakken is Columbia University School of Nursing’s fourth Living Legend, joining Mary Mundinger, DrPH (2023), Bobbie Berkowitz, PhD (2020), and Elaine Larson, PhD (2017).
New Board of Advisors Chair
The Board of Advisors is a distinguished group of policy experts, health care leaders, and influential alumni. Appointed by the dean of the school, they support the goals and work of Columbia University School of Nursing, including its research, practice, and teaching programs, and recommend ways to enhance the school’s visibility, reach, and impact. Midge Harrison Fleming, BS ’69, recently concluded many years of much-appreciated dedication and leadership as the board’s chair. Ready’s term began on July 1, 2024
Updated Pin Continues Nursing Tradition
Originally published: August 15, 2024
At this year’s Pinning Ceremony, held on August 8, 2024, Masters Direct Entry (MDE) students received a newly updated pin to signify their preparedness to enter the practice of nursing.
The new pin has the words “Columbia Nursing” on its face, rather than “Columbia University.” Heidi Hahn-Schroeder, DNP, who directs the MDE program, said she is happy with the update. “It was a good change and much more representative of our school.”
Columbia Nursing's new pin is featured on the right.
This article originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Columbia Nursing Magazine.