School of Nursing News

The Pennies From Heaven Challenge

Photo of Pennies from Heaven jug of coins Michele Kish (right) hands the jug to Kasey Leidy (left).

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University School of Nursing have had the honor of an educational partnership over many years. Their recent endeavor is the Pennies From Heaven project (givetochildrens.org) started in June. This project is managed through the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Funds collected are used to ease financial hardships for parents and families. Funds have been used for transportation, food, and sibling care.

The School of Nursing has decided to involve other schools and departments across the Duquesne University campus. The next stop for the Pennies From Heaven jug is with the School of Occupational Therapy, student association (SOTA).

Holly Rushofsky from Children’s Hospital Foundation has been the contact person for this project and she provided the following testimonial from a recipient:

Letter from a Grateful Mother
My 18-month-daughter suffered a terrible accident in July and spent six weeks in Children's Hospital PICU. Pennies from Heaven stepped in and assisted our family so that we were able to focus on our daughter. During our time at Children's, I came across so many families that were also thrust into horrible situations with their children and most don't realize the financial burden that is put upon families when their children are in the hospital for an extended period. This is a wonderful foundation and I was so blessed to have them help us.

National League for Nursing Center of Excellence

Duquesne University School of Nursing has once again been designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. Read the press release.

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School of Nursing Receives Grant

The School of Nursing recently received a $50,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The funds will be used to support the school's simulation efforts.