The College of Nursing is an integral part of Wayne State University, a research institution classified as RU/VH, a "Research University (Very High research activity)," by the Carnegie Foundation - a distinction held by only 3.6 percent of U.S. institutions of higher education. Both the college and university share an urban research, teaching and service mission. Nearly 600 students, faculty and staff comprise the College of Nursing, led by Dean Barbara K. Redman, along with Stephen Cavanagh, Associate Dean for Academic and Clinical Affairs; Nancy T. Artinian, Associate Dean for Research; Jean Davis, Assistant Dean for Adult Health and Linda Lewandowski, Assistant Dean for Family, Community and Mental Health.
The College of Nursing is known for its cutting-edge research in nursing within its focal areas: self-care and care giving and urban health. Faculty research is also enhanced by the opportunities for collaborative investigations at such facilities as the Detroit Medical Center, Beaumont Hospital, Henry Ford Health System, community health care centers and the Wayne State University School of Medicine.
The college is internationally recognized for preparing graduate and undergraduate students to become nurse leaders, scholars and researchers. The College of Nursing is regionally, nationally and internationally recognized for educating graduate and undergraduate students as practitioners and scholars who provide leadership for the profession and discipline of nursing.
For further information contact:
College of Nursing
Wayne State University
Office of Student Affairs
5557 Cass Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202
(313) 577-4082
(313) 577-6949 Fax
E-Mail: nursinginfo@wayne.edu
