Wake Forest Academic Nursing

07/15/2026

Join us for our upcoming Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) poster symposium! Explore innovative, evidence-based projects from our DNP students featuring topics such as nurse anesthesia practice, leadership development, nursing education, quality improvement, and more. We look forward to celebrating the future of nursing and healthcare with you!

06/10/2026

Congratulations to our DNP Program Director Dr. Tinisha Lambeth on her upcoming presentation at the NEC in the Rockies! Will she see you there?

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Bell, Associate Program Director for our DNP program on her upcoming presentation at the NEC in the Rockies! If you're attending, she would love to connect with you.

Charting our True North: Navigating the Future of Nursing Education captures the essence of guiding the future of nursing education with clarity, purpose, and direction. It reflects the vital role th…

02/23/2026

🔊 Listen to DNP candidate Michelle Lundy, a nurse practitioner at Atrium Health Wake Forest Brenner Children's Emergency Department, discuss her sit and hear project aimed at improving patient experiences. 👏 Amazing work Michelle!

Podcast Episode · First Best Nurse · S7 Bonus · 18m

01/27/2026

Join us online tomorrow at 12 Noon (EST) to learn more about our Post-Master's to DNP program!

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01/12/2026

Considering your next step in nursing leadership? Join us on January 28, 2026, for a focused, engaging overview of the Post‑Master’s to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.

In this one‑hour webinar, we’ll highlight key program features, what sets our DNP experience apart, and how it can support your growth as an advanced practice leader.

You’ll also hear directly from our esteemed DNP faculty during a live Q&A, giving you real‑time insight as you consider pursuing your DNP at Wake Forest! Registration link in comments ⬇️

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11/19/2025

We're thrilled to share that the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program has been awarded 10 years of continued accreditation by the Council of Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)!

Behind this achievement are countless hours of dedication, innovation, and collaboration. We are deeply grateful to our faculty who teach with passion, our students who inspire us daily, our clinical partners who open their doors to learning, our staff who support every detail, and our community who champions our mission.

THANK YOU for making excellence possible!

11/05/2025

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr. Deb Flaherty, DNP, CRNA (Class of 2020). Deb was a member of Wake Forest University School of Medicine's inaugural DNP cohort and an nurse anesthetist who exemplified lifelong learning by pursuing her doctorate after nearly three decades in the profession.

Known for her constant positivity and her belief that she was "too blessed to be stressed," Deb touched everyone she met with her kindness, generosity, and signature wish for "peace and love." Her commitment to advancing nurse anesthesia extended beyond her own education—she created the LEAD Scholarship through NCANA to provide financial support and leadership training for future DNP students, ensuring her impact would continue for generations.

Her legacy of compassion, dedication to nursing excellence, and commitment to lifting others will continue to inspire our program and the nurse anesthesia community.

Peace and love, Deb. You will be deeply missed.

09/19/2025

🔊 Listen to Dr. Meredith McSwain, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC ('25) share her inspiring DNP Project, aimed to empower nurses with the ability to detect signs of NEC early and communicate their concerns effectively to clinicians.

🙌 Join us in celebrating the power of nursing leadership and tag a nurse or colleague who inspires you!

Podcast Episode · First Best Nurse · 09/15/2025 · Bonus · 32m

07/25/2025

Today our Wake Forest University School of Medicine Doctor of Nursing Practice students showcased their final posters during a virtual poster symposium along with our esteemed faculty. Congratulations to all of these leaders for your hard work, professionalism, and meaningful contributions to the nursing profession!