Nursing Programs News, Publications & Research

SBU's Perkins lobbies in support of legislation impacting nursing

May 01, 2025 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at SBU, recently lobbied in Albany with members of the American Nurses Association-New York for bills associated with health system transformation, expanding patients' access to care, attaining health equity, ensuring workplace health and safety, and expanding nursing workforce development and support.

Abstract by SBU's Perkins published in Journal of American Nurses-NY

Apr 06, 2025 | An abstract by Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, titled "Master's Entry to Practice: An Efficient Pathway to Grow the Nursing Profession in NYS," was published in the Journal of the American Nurses Association - New York (JANANY).

SBU’s Perkins, Padilla advocate for nursing during trip to D.C.

Apr 01, 2025 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at St. Bonaventure University, and Angelina Padilla, a second-year student in the Master’s Entry to Practice program, spent two days in Washington, D.C., advocating for nurses.

Banik named dean of SBU’s DePerro School of Health Professions

Nov 12, 2024 | Swagata Banik, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University.

St. Bonaventure’s Perkins elected president of ANA-NY

Nov 04, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at St. Bonaventure University, has been elected president of the American Nurses Association-New York (ANA-NY).

Soltysik publishes article and presents at state conference

Oct 03, 2024 | An article co-authored by Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, RN-BC, NPD-BC, CNE, focusing on an evidence-based practice initiative she spearheaded with the staff development team at Olean General Hospital was published in the American Nurses Association-New York news magazine.

Perkins earns Best Practices award for event presentation

Oct 03, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, RN, CNE, received a Claire Murray Best Practices award for her presentation titled "Dual Degree Nursing Program: the Ultimate Double Dip."

Team organized by St. Bonaventure's Nursing Department walks to help prevent suicide

Sep 19, 2024 | A team organized by the Department of Nursing at St. Bonaventure University raised $740 in the Cattaraugus County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, held Sept. 13 in Olean, to raise awareness of suicide prevention and funding in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Lundeen and Perkins published in American Nurse Journal

Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Erin Lundeen, clinical assistant professor of Nursing, and Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, published an article in American Nurse Journal, the premier journal of the American Nurses Association.

Perkins elected to two-year term as president of ANA-NY

Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, has been elected the next president of the American Nurses Association-New York. Her two-year term begins in October, when she will be sworn in at the association's annual conference.

Perkins completes Agrisafe Nurse Scholar program

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, has completed an Agrisafe Nurse Scholar program focused on the agriculture-producing population's health, wellness, and safety.

Perkins and Soltysik complete Friday Night at the ER training

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Suzanne Soltysik (right), clinical assistant professor of Nursing, and Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, completed training to become game facilitators for Friday Night at the ER, an experiential team-learning game.

Kent and Perkins conducting mental health first aid courses

Sep 10, 2024 | A 2024-25 SBU Keenan Grant has enabled faculty from the DePerro School of Health Professions to again provide free mental health first aid certification courses to the community.

SBU’s OT program now a satellite TRAID Center, providing free loans of assistive technology to the community

Sep 03, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University’s Department of Occupational Therapy is now a satellite location of the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Program. This program offers short-term assistive technology loans to the public, including people with disabilities or short-term injuries, caregivers, parents, students requiring technology for education, healthcare providers and/or educators, and many more.

All in first cohort of dual-degree JCC/SBU Nursing program pass national licensure exam

Aug 28, 2024 | Every student in the first cohort of St. Bonaventure University’s dual-degree Nursing program has passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Master’s nursing students at St. Bonaventure get invaluable experience at Trauma I center

Jul 09, 2024 | Students in the Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program at St. Bonaventure University had an experience this summer they won’t soon forget.

Fall ’24 freshman confirmations highest in 35 years at St. Bonaventure

Jun 04, 2024 | Despite significant delays in the federal financial aid process, St. Bonaventure University has more than 600 incoming freshmen confirmed for the fall semester.

St. Bonaventure’s master’s program in Nursing receives accreditation from CCNE

May 22, 2024 | The Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing program at St. Bonaventure University has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

School of Health Professions sets Research Symposium for April 23 at SBU

Apr 11, 2024 | The Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University will host its annual Research Symposium featuring student research projects on Tuesday, April 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the University Conference Center in Doyle Hall.

Perkins advocates for more nursing funding on trip to D.C.

Apr 11, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing, participated in a policy summit in Washington, D.C., through the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. She advocated with House and Senate members for more funding for nursing education, diverse faculty, and nursing research.