About

Founded in 1945, the college is dedicated to providing the highest quality education to a diverse population of students through our BSN, MSN, PhD, DNP and graduate certificate programs. Graduates from our college are prepared to be nurse leaders in research, education and practice. Historically, the College of Nursing has been a leader in nursing education, knowledge generation and contemporary nursing practice.

In celebration of the founding of the WSU College of Nursing, a 75th anniversary (+1 year!) virtual event will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. A link to RSVP will be shared shortly.

You are invited to share your College of Nursing story by submitting pictures and recollections about your experiences at nursing.wayne.edu/75/share. Mark your calendars now to "come home" and celebrate this milestone with us on September 24, 2021!

Rankings

U.S. News and World Report has recognized Wayne State University's College of Nursing for offering one of the best BSN programs, MSN programs and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs in the country.

Best Colleges U.S. News and World Report Undergraduate (BSN) Nursing 2022

Best Grad Schools U.S. News and World Report Nursing Masters degree 2022

Dean's executive committee

Laurie Marie Lauzon Clabo PhD, RN, FAAN

Dean and Professor
Administrative support: Aiman Rahman
Ramona Benkert, PhD, ANP-BC, FAANP

Associate Dean for Academic and Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor
Administrative support: Tyrhonda Jackson
Patricia Thomas, PhD, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, ACNS-BCN, CNL, FAAN

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Associate Professor
Administrative support: Christine Seaver, MBA
Rick Zimmerman, PhD

Associate Dean for Research and Associate Professor
Kristina Aaron, PhD

Assistant Dean for Enrollment
Shelley Clifton

Director of Business Affairs
Kathryn Grose

Associate Director, Information Technology
Lindsey Rossow-Rood

Director of Development