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1.1. Cancer and Palliative Care

Our thematic research group focuses on a wide variety of empirical interdisciplinary and collaborative research, which contributes toward enhancing the experience and outcomes of cancer patients. Our researchers run major programmes to transform knowledge on symptom assessment, biological mechanisms for symptom management, psychosocial needs of cancer patients, interventions related to supportive care, ethical and legal issues in the practice of advance directives and living will, and end-of-life decision making. Our long-term vision is to develop new knowledge and inform clinical practice to improve the quality and effectiveness of care delivered by nurses and other healthcare professionals.

1.2 Gerontology and Long-term Care

This thematic research group focuses on the several global research priorities in tackling the impact of rapid population aging. First, in this Decade of Healthy Aging, we have a solid research track record in promoting the intrinsic capacity of older adults through risk factor modification including sarcopenia, frailty, cognitive decline and social loneliness. Second, by integrating the clinical, tele-medicine and behavioural science, this group has developed various innovative practices to enhance the health outcomes and self-care of persons with prevalent cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, particularly Parkinson’s disease, stroke, coronary heart disease and heart failure. Third, cognitive heath is also a key research priority of the group, and we have extensively used the strength-based concept to develop lifestyle interventions, caregiver empowerment and dyadic care model to enhance dementia prevention and management in a family context. Last but not the least, our research extend to building the capacity of informal care including family caregivers and volunteers to buffer the overstretched aged care service.

Research Area 2: Primary Care and Behavioural Health

2.1. Community and Mental Health Nursing

We focus on the development of effective strategies that benefits our communities in mental well-being and quality of life. We have delved into community projects that cover the areas of child and adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health, behavioural health and chronic disease management. We have conducted multi-centred randomised controlled trials, population-based epidemiological studies, community-based health promotion projects, neurological imaging studies, and other novel designed studies with new technology. Our work has influenced policies and clinical recommendations of both national and international agencies in areas such as breastfeeding and scoliosis screening.

2.2. Smoking Cessation and Tobacco Control

We are one of the leading international research teams on smoking cessation and tobacco control policy. The team has continuously transformed smoking cessation services and influenced tobacco control policies worldwide. Our smoking intervention models have been widely adopted by smoking-cessation providers in Hong Kong, and have informed development of smoking cessation services in the WHO West Pacific Region. The research team has provided >50 Smoking Cessation Counsellor Training Programs to >2000 nurses, physicians, pharmacists, community social workers and students in Hong Kong over the past 2 decades. Every year since 2013, we have conducted large-scale randomised controlled trials to examine the effectiveness of various novel smoking cessation intervention models via a ‘Quit Win Contest’, to build capacity and promote smoking cessation in 18 districts in Hong Kong. Our World’s first peer-led HKU Youth Quitline (since 2005) has been recognised as a Core Partner of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Smoking Cessation and Treatment of Tobacco Dependence. The team also obtained numerous external competitive grants, including GRF and HMRF to conduct large-scale pragmatic randomized controlled trails focusing on finding cost-effective, scalable and sustainable intervention for preventing and promoting smoking cessation amongst smokers in clinical and community settings. Our research findings have been published in top international journals with high impacts on clinical applications locally and internationally. Finally, since 2013 our large territory-wide smoking-related policy surveys have provided key evidence on tobacco industry de-normalisation, the negligible effects of taxation on smuggling, the adverse effects of e-cigarette use on respiratory symptoms in adolescents, the null and probable adverse effects of e-cigarettes on quitting in youth smokers and adult smokers, and the public support for e-cigarette regulation and plain packaging and the tobacco ‘endgame’.

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As healthcare systems evolve to meet the complex needs of patients, there's a growing demand for advanced nursing roles such as nurse practitioners and nurse managers. However, you need high-level skills to become a leader in the healthcare system—and an associate degree often is not enough to achieve this.

If you want to further your nursing career, earning a bachelor’s degree can open the door to many positions and high-level credentials. By understanding the distinction between an associate vs. bachelor’s in nursing, you can decide which academic path is right for you.

Download our guide to discover which nursing degree is right for you.

What is an Associate Degree in Nursing?

An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) provides a foundation in health sciences and its clinical applications for patients.

“The associate degree really focuses on your care models—anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and how to read medical language,” says Deborah Roy, Director of the RN-to-BS in Nursing degree program at Regis College. “It's all of that introductory information you need to go in and take care of patients.”

ADN programs typically cover the most essential knowledge needed to assess patient well-being and implement daily care plans. Nursing students in these programs also learn to manage disease processes and collect diagnostic data, such as blood pressure, medical history, and specimen samples.

Even with this foundational education, graduates with an ADN are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to obtain RN licensure. After that, nurses can begin working in two years and even prepare for additional education.

What is a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing?

A bachelor’s (BS) in nursing combines all the clinical fundamentals of an ADN program with more analytical coursework that examines the reasoning behind nursing methodologies.

“What is not taught in an ADN program is some of the higher-level theory, philosophies, leadership, advanced application of practice, and larger implications of policy,” Roy says. “A BS in nursing program encourages students to assess the effectiveness of nursing practices and to look at contextual factors that influence health outcomes.”

A bachelor's degree in nursing offers two key advantages: higher salary potential and broader career opportunities. This is because many employers prefer or require a bachelor’s degree for RN positions in specialized medical fields or supervisory roles.

Associate vs. Bachelor’s in Nursing: Key Differences

Associate and bachelor’s degrees are both viable educational options that can jumpstart a rewarding career in nursing. However, the option that’s right for you largely depends on your professional goals, how much time and money you are able to invest, and how quickly you want to start working.

Here’s a comprehensive degree comparison to help you determine which is right for you.

Program Duration

Since traditional associate degree programs only last two years, they are often available at community and technical colleges. This also means that this degree option has fewer financial barriers associated with higher education.

There are even accelerated ADN programs that allow you to shorten enrollment to as little as six months. However, these are rigorous full-time programs that often cost more and require you to demonstrate higher proficiency in math and science. Therefore, an associate degree is beneficial for prospective nurses who want to enter the field quickly and affordably.

Bachelor’s degree programs are four years and are typically offered through universities and colleges. Students must be able to commit to a longer enrollment period without earning income, which may be challenging if they have personal obligations or limited financial support.

However, students can attend a bachelor’s in nursing program full-time or part-time, which can make a significant difference in whether or not they can work while enrolled. Even the modality of the courses—in-person, online, or hybrid—offers additional scheduling flexibility. Similar to ADN programs, there are also accelerated bachelor’s degree programs that can help you transition back to school after becoming an RN.

Curriculum and Training

Earning an associate degree prepares graduates for entry-level nursing positions, equipping them with the foundational skills and knowledge to carry out direct care.

“With the associate degree, you're learning the role of a nurse in a more task-driven environment or educational level,” says Sharon Higgins, Interim Dean of Regis’s Young School of Nursing.

On the other hand, a bachelor’s degree comes with a broader curriculum that includes leadership training, critical thinking, public health analysis, and research shaped by personal interests. As a result, BS degree holders enter the field with the confidence and insight to take on more complex roles.

“Baccalaureate-prepared nurses are going to ask much more targeted questions,” Higgins explains. “They're going to have a language that gives them an advantage over ADN nurses in terms of the interdisciplinary conversations.”

Career Opportunities

Nursing graduates with an ADN can start their nursing careers very quickly, but are limited to patient care responsibilities. Since ADN programs are designed to tackle nursing shortages by reducing barriers, more professionals are entering the field this way to fill the gap in patient care. This is why the curriculum is highly concentrated and includes fewer opportunities for deep critical thinking.

As a result, employers may perceive bachelor’s degree holders as a better long-term investment, even though all RNs have to demonstrate the same proficiencies for licensure.

“Over the course of a person's professional career, they will be very limited in what they can do in terms of branching out into different specialties and different kinds of work,” Roy says. “The ADN tends to be the nurse that stays at the bedside.”

Obtaining a bachelor’s degree gives graduates a career advantage from the beginning. The most prestigious healthcare facilities, such as magnet status hospitals, often prefer a bachelor’s degree in nursing—even for entry-level RN roles. The same applies if you’re interested in specialized departments, such as cardiac care, critical care, emergency care, or hematology.

Salary Potential

Without the ability to take on advanced roles, nurses with an ADN may find their earning potential capped at a certain point. RNs who don’t have a bachelor’s degree already face limitations on which healthcare facilities they can work in, and living in an area with fewer job openings may reduce these options even further.

On the other hand, nurses with a bachelor’s degree have a higher earning potential over the course of their careers. In fact, the income gap between ADN and BS-trained nurses only grows as the latter move into more advanced positions . According to Payscale, nurses with a bachelor’s degree earn an average annual salary of $94,000 , while ADN nurses earn an average of $77,000 per year .

Transitioning from an Associate to a Bachelor’s Degree Program

If an ADN and BS in nursing are both appealing to you, earning each degree and pacing your education may be the best way to achieve a nursing career. To transition from an associate to a bachelor’s degree program, start by evaluating your career goals and whether you can manage this commitment. For instance, what program length can you commit to, and how much time can you devote to coursework?

You also need to consider whether you prefer to start working before continuing your education. RN-to-BS transition programs typically require some work experience, but you can decide if you want to spend more time on the job to develop your skills further, prepare for the financial costs, or qualify for an employer-sponsored reimbursement program.

Research RN-to-BS programs to find a format and curriculum that aligns with your personal needs and professional qualifications. You also need to make sure the programs you’re interested in accept transfer credits from the institution you earned your ADN. This not only ensures you are getting the most out of your previous education, but it can also help with affordability.

Reaching out to financial aid is another way to ensure you can afford to go back to school. In addition to federal aid and personal funds, there are research nursing schools that offer scholarships that you may be eligible for. If you plan to pay out of pocket though, consult an admission counselor to find out what payment plans are offered to help you manage the cost.

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

If you have already obtained RN licensure and want to develop a more versatile career, the RN-to-BS program at Regis College can help you expand your nursing skill set. The program is tailored to nursing professionals who are ready to refine their expertise to become leaders in the field.

The program is in an online format and can be completed in as little as 12 months, building upon your current RN experience. The curriculum strongly emphasizes research and critical thinking to inspire nursing students to think about how they can make an impact within the context of current public health trends, public policy, and healthcare advancements.

To learn more about the program, reach out to a Regis College admissions counselor to request information and find out if this transitional degree aligns with your career goals.

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Dr. Melanie Fant joined the University of Tennessee (UT) Health Science Center College of Nursing in April 2024 as an Assistant Professor. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville in 2010 and a PhD in Nursing Science in 2023 from UT Health Science Center. An adjunct faculty member for the BSN Maternal Health course at UT Health Science Center for several years, Dr. Fant also worked in hospital administration as a Senior Clinical Nurse Educator, managing clinical staff education in more than 60 outpatient clinics. Before beginning as a full-time faculty member, she worked for several years as a labor and delivery nurse at Methodist-Germantown Hospital and as a contract labor and delivery nurse at UCLA Santa Monica in Santa Monica, CA, and St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Houston, TX.

Dr. Fant conducts research and has several research interests, including high-risk maternal care, patient-clinician communication among Black pregnant and postpartum mothers, and telehealth interventions for patients in underserved communities. Dr. Fant’s research aims to increase knowledge regarding Black mothers’ communication with their obstetric clinicians, especially those with high-risk disorders, to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. Lastly, she is involved with community engagement opportunities for maternal health research with continuous speaking engagements at the Arkansas Birthing Project’s annual meetings, the University of Arkansas for Medical Science POWER Luncheon for obstetric clinicians, the Porter Leath Parents as Teachers Home Visitation Program, and More for Memphis Health and Wellness Group.

Dr. Fant is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses Organization.

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‘Let us in!' Howard U. nursing graduation cut off after venue reaches capacity

“i didn’t get to walk. i graduated magna cum laude and i didn’t even get to walk. i’m the class of 2020. i didn’t get to walk for my high school graduation and i didn’t get to walk for my college graduation", by walter morris, news4 reporter • published may 10, 2024 • updated on may 10, 2024 at 3:34 pm.

A graduation ceremony for nursing students at Howard University ended abruptly Thursday after the auditorium reached capacity.

Families filled Cramton Auditorium to watch students in the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences walk across the stage. But as they walked, dozens of loved ones were locked out, with some trying to push their way in.

“Let us in! Let us in!” some chanted.

“While they were doing the keynote speaker, there was, like, loud banging, even before that, for like 10 minutes straight,” graduate Bria Flowers said. “Just like boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.”

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“Because of the size of the room and because our relatives sometimes do not know how to act, the fire department is now here to shut us down,” Dr. Gina S. Brown, dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, told the crowd to a chorus of boos.

But D.C. Fire and EMS denied shutting down the ceremony.

"D.C. Fire and EMS did not shut down tonight’s event,” the department said in a statement. “At 6:42 p.m., we responded to the Cramton Auditorium for a medical local at the request of campus police. The patient was evaluated and refused transport, and D.C. Fire and EMS departed."

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“I’m confused why it got so crazy, how it got so quick, so bad so fast,” graduate Kiana Hamilton said.

A glass door broke during the commotion.

“Glass started getting broken,” graduate Halle Ragoonanan. “One of my classmate’s hands got cut.”

Howard said security removed someone from the building prior to the ceremony. That person returned and broke a window.

"This incident led to a disturbance among guests outside of the facility, resulting in a disruption of the program,” Howard’s statement said. “Guests in attendance were immediately dispersed following this incident."

One student was treated for a cut.

Ragoonanan said her heart was broken as she and her family looked to make up for moments they missed because of the pandemic.

“I didn’t even get to walk,” she lamented. “I didn’t get to walk. I graduated magna cum laude and I didn’t even get to walk. I’m the class of 2020. I didn’t get to walk for my high school graduation and I didn’t get to walk for my college graduation.”

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“All the money we spent,” another graduate said. “My father and grandmother came down from North Carolina.”

Some of those students will get to walk this weekend. The university’s main commencement ceremony is scheduled for Saturday.

The school plans to give individual awards to students Friday.

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Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences held its commencement ceremony May 6 in Rock Island.

The 2024 graduating class was honored as 24 students received their diplomas from Trinity College at the Holiday Inn. The following degrees were presented:

Associate of Applied Science in Radiography

Madison Nicole Bonertz – Hillsdale, Illinois

Ivette Diaz – Muscatine, Iowa

Jessica B. Dingman – Manlius, Illinois

Eliza G. Hessell – East Moline, Illinois (Salutatorian)

Brooke Hickenbottom – Milan, Illinois

Kelly Jewell – Moline, Illinois (Valedictorian)

Paige Noelle Masias – Orion, Illinois

Lia McKenzie McGraw – Montgomery, Illinois

Mackenzie Lynn Proehl – Colona, Illinois

Madalyn Wagner – Davenport, Iowa

Megan Willsher – LeClaire, Iowa

Mireya Zepeda – Moline, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Natasha C. Montes Franceschi – Ponce, Puerto Rico (Valedictorian)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kelly Ann Lyons – Waukee, Iowa (Valedictorian)

Master of Science in Nursing

Yuina Abe – Saratoga Springs, New York (Valedictorian)

Rachael Elizabeth Aliprandi – Danville, Iowa (Salutatorian)

Christina Corona – Elgin, Illinois

Stephanie Corona – Elgin, Illinois

Ethan Shaoyun Hong – Milan, Illinois

Zara Khan – Chicago, Illinois

Magnolia Matthews – Chicago, Illinois (Valedictorian)

Macayla Nicole Moore – Ottumwa, Iowa

Alyssa M. Tompkins – Colona, Illinois

Iraklis Stavros Vorias – Dexter, Michigan

“We are proud to honor our graduates, their tireless dedication to the health and well-being of others will leave a lasting mark on the people and communities they serve,” Tracy Poelvoorde, PhD, chancellor of Trinity College, said. “Trinity College is proud to be a dedicated partner in preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders. We are committed to providing the latest teaching techniques and technologies to help develop highly skilled and qualified healthcare workers.” Trinity College celebrates the following students:

Trinity College was first established in 1898 when Moline Public School of Nursing opened its doors to enroll four students. Since then, over 6,000 students have graduated from Trinity College. For more information, click here .

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