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Texas Christian University - March 26, 2021
Vaccinations: TCU Nursing Reaches Outside the Classroom for an Exponential Impact
Texas Christian University - March 17, 2021
Local Pre-Med, Nursing Students Continuing To Stay Motivated During Pandemic
University of Tennessee – February 26, 2021
UT Nursing Students Help Distribute Roughly 5k COVID-19 Vaccines
Wayne State University – February 23, 2021
Students, faculty instrumental in Detroit’s vaccination effort
West Virginia Wesleyan College – February 23, 2021
WVWC students getting a dose of real-life experience
Elms College – February 19, 2021
COVID lends new purpose to Massachusetts college nursing programs
Rutgers University – February 19, 2021
Faculty and Students Assist in Administering COVID-19 Vaccinations
University of South Florida – February 19, 2021
USF’s Training Program for COVID Nurses Part of Roundtable Discussion
University of Central Florida – February 16, 2021
UCF Nursing Students Join COVID-19 Vaccination Effort
Marquette University – February 16, 2021
Marquette community reacts to the COVID-19 vaccine
Muskingum University – February 16, 2021
Muskingum County school staff receive COVID-19 vaccines
California State University, Chico – February 16, 2021
Nursing Students Serve on the Frontlines Against COVID-19
Georgia State University – February 15, 2021
Nursing Students Vaccinate Clarkston’s Seniors Against COVID-19
Western University of Health Sciences – February 12, 2021
WesternU Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccines
University of Central Florida – February 12, 2021
UCF Nursing Students Step Up to Support Community Vaccination Sites
Pacific Lutheran University – February 11, 2021
PLU Nursing Students Help Vaccinate Nearly 1,200 People at On-Campus Event
Texas Christian University - February 10, 2021
Drive-through vaccine at TCU
Temple University – February 10, 2021
Temple frontline health students, faculty receive COVID-19 vaccine
Regent University – February 10, 2021
Regent University nursing students help administer COVID-19 vaccines
California State University – Long Beach – February 10, 2021
Long Beach's Vaccine Gamble Is Paying Off For Frontline Workers
Indiana University Kokomo – February 11, 2021
Nursing students serve as COVID vaccination volunteers
Waynesburg University – February 11, 2021
WU nursing department to assist in WHS vaccine distributio
University of Wisconsin-Madison – February 10, 2021
UW-Madison School of Nursing: Campus partnership to support community vaccination efforts
Delta State University – February 9, 2021
Partnership brings COVID-19 vaccination site to Bolivar County
Elmhurst University – February 9, 2021
Elmhurst University nursing students to help vaccinate people in DuPage County
University of Louisiana – February 9, 2021
ULM to administer COVID-19 vaccines this week to those eligible
University of South Alabama – February 9, 2021
USA College of Nursing Available to help with Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics
University of Houston – February 8, 2021
UH College of Nursing Answers Call to Administer COVD-19 Vaccines to Fort Bend County Residents
East Tennessee State University- February 7, 2021
ETSU students assisting with COVID-19 vaccine
University of Texas at Tyler – February 4, 2021
East Texas clinical students receive COVID-19 vaccine
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – February 3, 2021
Nursing students gain clinical experience administering COVID-19 vaccines at UNLV
University of Nevada-Las Vegas – February 2, 2021
Nursing, medical students play key role in COVID vaccination drive
California State University-Long Beach – February 2, 2021
Cal State Long Beach begins COVID-19 vaccinations for on-campus staff
Tarleton State University – February 2, 2021
Texas Universities Try to Graduate More Nurses to Combat Shortage
George Mason University – February 1, 2021
CHHS Plays Integral Role in Helping Vaccinate Nearly 800 Community Members in Phase 1a and 1b
Grand Canyon University – January 29, 2021
Nursing students circle back to clinical rotations
Marquette University – January 26, 2021
Nursing students, faculty share their outlook on COVID-19 pandemic
Eastern Kentucky University – January 26, 2021
EKU nursing students prepare to help administer vaccines
UMass Medical School – January 25, 2021
UMass vaccination effort, a sign of what might be
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – January 25, 2021
‘All hands on deck’: Local college students pitching in to roll out COVID-19 vaccine
Georgia Southwestern State University – January 22, 2021
GSW students and faculty step to the frontline by volunteering at vaccine clinic
University of Hawai’I – January 22, 2021
UH Department of Health Vaccinate Healthcare, Post-Secondary Essential Workers
Mount Saint Mary College of Nursing – January 20, 2021
Nursing Majors Administer COVID Vaccinations
Washington State University – January 20, 2021
WSU Nursing Students and Faculty Giving COVID-19 Vaccinations
Rush University – January 13, 2021
Op-Ed in The Washington Post with Liz Brockland, Community Health Nurse Faculty
Nurses can be more rational with patient health care than their own. I’m no different, but I got the vaccine and feel great.
Galen College of Nursing – January 12, 2021
Galen College of Nursing prepares every clinical student and clinical faculty in Kentucky to administer COVID vaccines
University of Arizona and Grand Canyon University – January 11, 2021
UA, GCU to become immunization sites next week
The University of Texas at Austin – January 11, 2021
Volunteer group of UT Austin students, faculty, and graduates ready to fill medical staffing shortages
Clayton State University – January 11, 2021
Clayton State begins administering COVID-19 vaccine to campus employees
UMass Medical School – January 9, 2021
UMass nursing grads train medical students how to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Clemson University – January 8, 2021
Clemson University’s eligible front-line workers receive COVID-19 vaccines thanks to MUSC partnership
Sacred Heart University – January 8, 2021
Sacred Heart University nursing students among first to administer vaccine
Boise State University – January 5, 2021
Idaho college students help healthcare workers administer COVID-19 vaccine
Inside Higher Ed – December 22, 2020
Congressional Deal Would Give Higher Ed $23 Billion
NPR – December 21, 2020
Despite High Demand For Nurses, Colleges Aren’t Keeping Up
Auburn University – December 19, 2020
Book Recounts Story of Auburn Nursing During COVID-19
National Academy of Medicine – December 18, 2020
National Organizations Call for Action to Implement Crisis Standards of Care During COVID-19 Surge
University of Houston – December 18, 2020
University of Houston Celebrates New Graduates via Facebook Live
Indiana University – December 15, 2020
209 Nursing Students Help Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
The University of Texas at Austin - December 15, 2020
UT Nursing Students Administer First COVID-19 Vaccines
University of Wisconsin System – December 14, 2020
UW System Announces Details on COVID-19 Student Health Care Worker Initiative
Stony Brook University – December 8, 2020 (archived)
University Hosts Webinar on How to Advance Student Success During COVID-19
University of South Florida – December 1, 2020
USF Receives Donation to Support New Training Program for Nurses During COVID-19
University of Texas – November 12, 2020
UT Researchers exploring how much people trust public health information on COVID-19
University of South Florida College of Nursing - November 13, 2020
Donation to USF creates new COVID-19 training program for nurses
Georgia State University - November 11, 2020
Community Health Nursing Students Screen Classmates for COVID-19
Montana State University - November 10, 2020
MSU Nursing Student Helps Fight COVID-19 as Member of Montana Army National Guard
University of Mount Union – November 1, 2020
Nursing Student Gains Real-World Experience through Contact Tracing
San Diego State University – October 27, 2020
San Diego State University Faculty Lead Collaborative COVID-19 Research Efforts: Health Care
The College of St. Scholastica – October 19
St. Scholastica Remodel Simulates Hospital Experience for Nursing Students
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – October 16, 2020
Future Nurse Practitioners Reach Out to Help Students in Quarantine
Arizona State University - October 13, 2020
Hope House Partners with Arizona State University to Expand Treatment
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill – October 6, 2020
Carolina Nursing students prepare for a future COVID-19 vaccine
University of Virginia – September 30, 2020
Center at UVA School of Nursing compiling history of COVID-19 pandemic
CUNY Lehman College and New York University – September 29, 2020
College Nursing Programs Change Course to Meet Surging Demand During Pandemic
Concordia University Ann Arbor – September 21, 2020
Concordia University Ann Arbor’s School of Nursing innovates virtual learning during pandemic
George Washington University - September 8, 2020
GW Nursing Students Take Charge at COVID-19 Testing Site
University of North Dakota – September 8, 2020
UND, Sanford Join on COVID Behavioral Health Support Site
University of Kentucky – August 27, 2020
College of Nursing Research Partners with Churches to Address COVID-19, Health Disparities
University of South Florida – September 2, 2020
USF Supports COVID-19 Research Partnerships with New Seed Grants
University of Cincinnati – September 2, 2020
UC College of Nursing Students Learning on the Front Lines
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa – August 27, 2020
HIDOE Expands Hawaii Keiki Health Services to Address COVID-19 Pandemic by Adding more than a Dozen Nurses to the Program
Marquette University - August 25, 2020
Wisconsin Company Partners with Marquette University in Fight Against COVID-19
University of Virginia - August 10, 2020
Lorna’s Fear: When Stigma Compounds The Consequences
University of Hawai´i - July 21, 2020
University of Hawai´i Contact Tracing Trainees Want to Help Hawai´i's Communities
Prairie View A&M University, Texas Woman’s University, and University of Houston – July 20, 2020
Alumni of Houston nursing schools unite during COVID-19
Mount Carmel College of Nursing – July 14, 2020
Nursing Student Alumni Share Experiences from the COVID-19 Frontline
University of Kentucky – July 14, 2020
UK College of Nursing conducting COVID-19 impact study on Appalachian, Black communities
South University – July 14, 2020
South University offering free contact tracing course to combat the spread of COVID-19
Yale University - June 26, 2020
Yale School of Nursing Launches COVID-109 Toolkit Webiste
University of South Florida - June 11, 2020
Student Teams Assess COVID Prevention Measures at Nursing Homes
University of Pennsylvania - June 10, 2020
Responding to Challenges of Older Adults with COVID-19
University of South Florida - June 5, 2020
'I've Always Had the Heart to Serve' USF College of Nursing Students Recount Their Month in NYC
University of Virginia - May 26, 2020
Resilience in the Time of COVID-19: How UVA Nursing Adapted
Rutgers University - May 20, 2020
Rutgers Nursing School Restores Hope at 2 Camden Housing Complexes
North Park University - May 14, 2020
North Park University School of Nursing Lives out Mission Caring for COVID-19 Patients
UT Health San Antonio - May 12, 2020
Nurses Rise to the Challenge of COVID-19
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) - May 8, 2020
COVID-19 Module Provides Real-World Examples
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) - May 7, 2020
UAB Faculty Keep Students on Track, Engaged with At-Home Simulations
Florida International University - April 27, 2020
FIU College of Nursing & Health Sciences’ STAR Center Recruited by Florida National Guard to Train Medical Personnel for COVID-19 Field Hospital
University of Maryland - April 27, 2020
School of Nursing Offers Early-Exit Option to Students to Bolster Nursing Workforce During Pandemic
University of South Florida - April 21, 2020
USF College of Nursing, Tampa Police Department Partner to Provide COVID-19 Relief
University of South Florida - April 20, 2020
College of Nursing Partners with TruMont for Virtual Clinical Curriculum
The Ohio State University - April 23, 2020
College of Nursing and Trusted Health Partner to Promote Mental/Emotional Health Support to Nurses on the Front Lines
University of Washington - April 16, 2020
de Beaumont, CDC Foundation Support Program to Engage Nursing Students in Seattle’s COVID-19 Response
University of Alabama - April 6, 2020
UAB School of Nursing Faculty Serving on Local COVID-19 Task Force
Yale University - March 31, 2020
Yale Leaders Talk About COVID-19 - School of Nursing Dean Interview
Florida International University - March 28, 2020
FIU Partners with Baptist Health South Florida to 3D-print Reusable Face Shields
University of Houston - March 24, 2020
Nurses Trained to Stay Safe While Treating COVID-19 Patients
University of Pennsylvania - Updated Weekly
Podcast Special Edition UPDATE: COVID-19
Exemplars
AACN member schools are adapting their programs and clinical learning opportunities in response to COVID-19. Below are some examples of the creative work underway to safely prepare nursing students for practice roles.
University of California Irvine - March 2021
COVID Symptoms, Symptom Clusters, and Predictors for Becoming a Long-Hauler: Looking for Clarity in the Haze of the Pandemic
Rush University - January 2021
Rush COVID-19 Community Response Playbook
University of Colorado - May 27, 2020
The University of Colorado has taken steps to meet student mental health and training needs. The school activated a campus-wide student volunteer database to match health sciences students with community volunteers to support individual needs. This was done as an interprofessional effort under the leadership of the Student Services Vice Chancellor. In addition, an interdisciplinary COVID-19 elective course was created by School of Medicine faculty and graduating students and was shared with both the Nursing and PA programs for replication. Finally, graduating undergraduate nursing students worked with Dr. Scott Harpin, the point person for the State of Colorado Emergency Operations Center, to receive just-in-time training in disaster response in Tier 3 facilities. The curriculum developed for this program serves as the template for training for all state-supported Aged Care Facilities (ACFs) across Colorado. The center now has a handful of nursing alumni serving as “master trainers” who will be deployed to lead the staff training for ACFs.
University of Minnesota - April 28, 2020
The School of Nursing found a creative way to show support and connection to their 2020 graduates who will not have the traditional commencement experience. Students are using FlipGrid to create videos on their thoughts, journey, and goodbye. Videos are then shared on a discussion board so their memories and messages are captured and shared. Read more here, including some sample graduate videos (used with permission).
University of Hawaii at Manoa - April 15, 2020
Nursing Faculty Develop COVID-19 Training for Nursing Students and Frontline Nurses
University of Alabama - April 7, 2020
Faculty are utilizing telehealth expertise to continue to provide care to underserved patients while providing clinical hours to undergraduate students.
Vanderbilt University - April 7, 2020
Faculty created a new virtual, live-streamed learning experiences for clinical education.
Northern Arizona University (NAU) - April 3, 2020
Select Accelerated BSN students are working within their local health department conducting screenings at two drive-up COVID-19 clinics. NAU has an additional two students working with an NP at a local homeless shelter doing screenings and assisting as needed to care for the homeless population. There are currently 14 students who are completing their clinical hours at Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC).
Resources
Harvard University School of Public Health
New Data Visualization Depicting Connection Between COVID-19 Case Rates and Deaths
Johns Hopkins University
The Ohio State University
Online Tool Kit for COVID-19 Patients Not Able to Speak
University of Colorado
Training Portal for those Serving in COVID-19 Alternate Care Facilities
University of Connecticut
Evolving Resources for Clinical Replacements
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Free 3-hour Training Program "Nursing During Pandemics - COVID-19"
University of Houston
COVID-19 Contact Tracing for Nursing Professionals
University of Nebraska Medical Center Modules
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Best Case/Worst Case: ICU (COVID-19) Tool Kit
Yale University
COVID-19 Nursing Toolkit
Johns Hopkins University
Free Online Course in Administering COVID-19 Vaccination