
From alumni successes to faculty research to student life, take a look at the latest stories from the community at Chatham University
For This DNP Alum, a Lifetime of Achievements at Just 37 Years Old
Clifton Kenon Jr. was in third grade when he told his teacher he wanted to be a nurse. Her response now reads like a prophecy.
For her Capstone, a DNP Grad Sought to Improve Psych Patient Intake
For International Nurses Day, Pulse@ChathamU spoke to Gloria Akunna, DNP ’24, about being a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Alumni Profile: Tyler Traister, BSN ’14
His book of LGBTQ+ facts for nurses was one of the American Journal of Nursing’s top books of the year.
Alumni Profile: Paula Eicker, MSN ’11
When Paula Eicker wanted to take her skills as a nurse to the next level, she came to Chatham University.
Alumni Feature: Joanie Krupa DNP ‘20
Alum Joanie Krupa DNP ‘20’s experience at ChathamU? Challenging academics paired with passionate instructors who guide at every step along the way.
Students Get Hands-On and Beyond with Augmented Reality Cadaver Lab
Students in Dr. Ahmed El Sergani’s Clinical Applications of Basic Sciences course have been using augmented reality to enhance their experience in Chatham’s human cadaver lab
Exemplifying Leadership— Sandra Rader, Doctor of Nursing Practice ’09
Chatham’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program gave Sandra Rader DNP ’09 the flexibility she needed to move her career forward as the chief nursing officer and vice-president of patient care services at UPMC Shadyside.
Celebrate Nurses Day with Joyce Kyung, DNP '21
Friday, May 6th marks Nurses Day! In celebration of all that our nursing students, faculty, and alumni bring to their healthcare sectors, we caught up with recent alumna, Joyce Kyung, DNP ‘21. Joyce is a cardiology certified nurse practitioner at St. Clair Health who specializes in inpatient and outpatient heart failure as well as stress testing.
Alumni Feature: Sean Calder, DNP ‘19
An interview with former army medic Sean Calder, Doctor of Nursing Practice ‘19.
Alumni Feature: Jennifer Kilpatrick, MSN ‘18
An interview with alum (and holder of four degrees!) Jennifer Kilpatrick MSN’18.
ChathamU Nurses Celebrate Nurses Week
As Nurses Week comes to a close, we asked ChathamU nurses and nurse educators to reflect on their experiences in the healthcare field. Click the link to read more about how we can all better serve the nurses in our lives and communities.
Nurses Week: A Pulse@ChathamU Collection
Celebrate Nurses Week with us as we look back on some of our favorite Pulse@ChathamU articles featuring ChathamU’s nurses.