Cabrini Nursing News
Carly Kearney, MSN, RN Named 2022-2023 Jonas Scholar
Carly Kearney, MSN, RN (PhD candidate), Nursing Program Development Coordinator, was recently named a 2022-2023 Jonas Scholar by the National League for Nursing (NLN). The NLN Jonas Scholars Program, currently in the 12th cohort, assists doctoral students whose dissertation research aligns with the NLN's core goal - Advancement of the Science of Nursing Education: Promote evidence-based nursing education and the scholarship of teaching. The NLN Jonas Scholars Program supports students in the final year of their dissertation studies through faculty mentorship, peer-to-peer engagement, and funding for dissertation and travel expenses.
Professor Gwen Hamid, BA, MSN, RN Published Article
Gwen Hamid, BA, MSN, RN (PhD candidate), Professor of Practice recently published an article Social Determinants of Health in the Lives of Urban-Dwelling, Pregnant Puerto Rican Women and Families: Nursing Implications From a Secondary Narrative Analysis.
Dr. Jennifer Frey is chosen as Nerney Leadership Institute Leader in the Field for March 2021 3/8/2021
Jennifer (Specht) Frey, PhD, RN, has more than 15 years of academic nursing education experience, as well as nursing leadership and administrative experience. She is focused on answering the call for nursing leaders to integrate health equity, the care of vulnerable and underserved populations, and interprofessional collaboration into nursing curricula.
A Reaction Piece to the New York Times short film Death, Through a Nurse’s Eyes 3/8/2021
Dr. Jennifer A. (Specht) Frey shares her thoughts about being inspired to see Hope for nursing education, nursing, and health care from the next generation of nurses.
Cabrini nursing offers holistic engagement, leadership training for the next generation of nurses 5/26/2020
Learn more about how Cabrini's new nursing program will develop the next generation of nurses.
Introducing Voices of Academic Nursing Leadership 5/20/2020
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) invited Cabrini's Nursing Founding Director, Dr. Specht, to join 13 other Nursing Deans/Directors from around the US in a video to launch their new online Gallery of Leadership. This video recognizes academic nursing's contribution to addressing COVID-19 by spotlighting insights and inspirations from AACN Nursing Leaders.
Dr. (Specht) Frey shared her pride related to Nursing's contributions during this public health crisis 5/18/2020
Maguires Award Cabrini University $1 Million Gift for Nursing 1/24/2020
Trustee Emeritus James J. (HON'13) and Frances Maguire have pledged $1 million for Nursing Program scholarships and support.
Cabrini Nursing Receives Grant from McLean Contributionship 1/14/2020
Funding will equip a high technology suite within Cabrini Nursing's new Clinical Simulation Center.
Coming Full Circle: From Student Scholar to Founding a Nursing Program 12/19/2019
The Founding Director of Cabrini's Nursing Program, Dr. Jennifer (Specht) Frey, shares her journey and perspective on Nursing Education.
Virtual Dissection Table Magnifies Health Science Education at Cabrini 10/21/19
An Anatomage Table—a life-sized, interactive dissection device—will support the Nursing Program by enhancing Cabrini’s anatomy and physiology curriculum. Made possible with a $100,000 Grant from the George I. Alden Trust, the table’s installation will coincide with Cabrini’s first class of Nursing students in the fall 2020 semester.
Video Interview with Main Line Network 7/26/2019
Host Megan Gummel welcomes Jennifer Specht, PhD, RN, founder of the newly created Nursing Program at Cabrini University, to discuss the development of the program and how it addresses the need for collaborative and competent nurses.
Cabrini Establishes Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program 6/19/2019
Cabrini University announces the establishment of a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program after being granted approval by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (PASBON).
May 20, 2020 - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) invited Cabrini Nursing's Founding Director, Dr. Specht, to join 13 other Nursing Deans/Directors from around the US in a video to launch their new online Gallery of Leadership. This video recognizes academic nursing’s contribution to addressing COVID-19 by spotlighting insights and inspirations from AACN Nursing Leaders.