About us

The College of Nursing is an integral part of Wayne State University, a research institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as RU/VH, a "Research University (Very High research activity)," a distinction held by only 2.4 percent of U.S. institutions of higher education. Both the college and university share an urban research, teaching and service mission. Nearly 800 students, faculty and staff make up the College of Nursing, led by: 

Barbara K. Redman, PhD, RN, FAAN  
Dean and Professor

Nancy T. Artinian, PhD, RN, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN
Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Office of Health Research

Jean Davis, PhD, RN
Associate Dean for Academic and Clinical Affairs

Janet Harden, PhD, RN
Interim Assistant Dean for Adult Health

Stephanie Schim, PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC
Interim Assistant Dean for Family, Community and Mental Health

Cynthia Redwine, PhD
Assistant Dean for the Office of Student Affairs

The college is internationally recognized for excellence in preparing graduate and undergraduate students to become nurse leaders, scholars and researchers. We also are known for the high quality of our research, especially in the areas of self-care, caregiving and urban health. Faculty research is enhanced by opportunities for collaborative investigations at such facilities as the Detroit Medical Center, William Beaumont Hospital, the Henry Ford Health System, community health centers and the Wayne State University School of Medicine.

For further information contact:

College of Nursing
Wayne State University
Office of Student Affairs
5557 Cass Avenue
Detroit Michigan  48202

(313) 577-4082 (Student Affairs)
(313) 577-6949 fax
Email nursinginfo@wayne.edu