… 20% to now being on our way to No. 1 in the country for midwife integration, which is proven to have huge benefits for maternal health,” said a beaming Vassell, ABSN  ’ … took in helping to get this legislation passed was circuitous because nursing is her second career. After graduating college with a sociology and education degree, … and delivery nurse. I just always loved the way they practice,” said Vassell, who is now pursuing her Master of Science - Leadership in Nursing Education degree at the …

… Lisa McEvoy about implementation science for this month’s IHP Interview. What is implementation science and why is it important? There is an often-quoted statistic that it takes 17 years for only 14% of research to get … Lisa McEvoy about implementation science for this month’s IHP Interview. What is implementation science and why is it important? There is an often-quoted statistic …

… RN, FHHC, FAAN, the sixth president of the MGH Institute of Health Professions, is retiring after leading the Boston graduate school for eight years. Milone-Nuzzo intends to stay on the job until her successor is in place, which is expected to be this fall after a nationwide search is complete.  “It’s a … RN, FHHC, FAAN, the sixth president of the MGH Institute of Health Professions, is retiring after leading the Boston graduate school for eight years. Milone-Nuzzo …

… Research Area of Expertise Acute Care Neurology Rehabilitation Alum Kristen Keech is working to change how patients with disorders of consciousness are treated at … true and you don’t receive potentially beneficial interventions, or worse, care is withdrawn altogether?  Unfortunately, this is a realistic scenario. A 2018 study from the European Journal of Neurology reported …

… Making a Difference Topics Nursing Connect With Us Request Information Nursing One is the site director for the Neurological Clinical Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital. Another is a Daisy award winner in line to become a nurse leader at MGH while another just … Making a Difference Topics Nursing Connect With Us Request Information Nursing One is the site director for the Neurological Clinical Research Institute at …

… seeking my support were disproportionately BIPOC, which prompted me to ask, ‘ What is happening here?’  and   ‘ Why is this occurring?’  I wanted to delve deeper into the underlying issues. While I was … what to say.” This moment stuck with me. I consider myself a progressive ally who is deeply committed to DEI principles, but I felt paralyzed. I wondered: Why didn’t I …

… Therapy Advocates for Diversity. “Even at a place like the IHP, which I think is fairly progressive, there’s still a lot of room for growth,” says Luna, a … with integrity, that was enough.  “But what I’ve learned over the last two weeks is that it’s not enough,” she continued. “It’s not nearly enough. If I’m silent, I’m … “Sometimes students of color who work in the lab face discrimination in different areas of their lives,” she continues. “And we are their academic family. So, while …

… Therapy Scholarship Day on May 11. The graduating students presented on subject areas that included advocacy, children and youth, education, mental health and cognition, physical rehabilitation, and technology and emerging practice.  “It is so exciting for the students, faculty mentors, and community partners, as well as … lifespan to increase participation in those occupations that are meaningful. It is such a privilege to be a part of such an important event and we are so proud of …