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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The exterior view of a building with three N.Y.U. banners that read “N.Y.U. Meyers”, “N.Y.U. Dentistry” and “N.Y.U. Engineering.”

Nursing students call for end of $150 absence fee

Students in NYU’s nursing program are petitioning to end a policy that charges students a $150 fee when they miss clinical practice sessions, regardless of whether their absence is due to health issues.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor March 23, 2023

NYU nursing students are calling for the university to eliminate a policy that requires them to pay a $150 absence fee for missed clinical practice sessions. A petition started...

New Study Challenges Hallucinogenic Stereotypes

New Study Challenges Hallucinogenic Stereotypes

Deets Sharma, Contributing Writer September 10, 2018
A report on recent research done by NYU regarding hallucinogenic drugs.
Assistant Professor Janet Van Cleave won the 2017 Nursing Research Authorship Award for her study on how to prevent costly and debilitating hospitalizations.

Rory Meyers Professor Awarded 2017 Nursing Research Authorship Award

Ana Burris, Contributing Writer April 17, 2017
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Janet Van Cleave was awarded the 2017 Eastern Nursing Research Society Award.
The National Science Foundation has given NYU-X a $2.9 million grant to create a holodeck similar to virtual technology in Star Trek.

Not Star Trek: NYU Building Holodeck

Herman Lee, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
NYU-X is creating a Holodeck to give nursing students practical experience as part of their education.
The NYU College of Nursing was awarded a grant of $200K which will support the NYU-Visiting Neighbors partnership.

$200k Grant to NYUCN Gives Chance for Older Citizens to Find Home

Suhana Jagadesan, Contributing Writer February 4, 2016
NYU College of Nursing students are providing home visits to high-risk older adults living in NYU housing and the surrounding community.