The American Academy of Nursing recently selected Dr. Judith McFetridge-Durdle (BN’74, MN’87) among its 2016 class of fellows. She will be inducted, along with 164 other new fellows, at the academy’s annual conference on Oct. 22 in Washington, D.C.

A leader in nursing

Dr. McFetridge-Durdle, a two-time Dalhousie nursing graduate, is currently dean of Florida State University’s College of Nursing.

“It is truly an honor to be selected for induction as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing,” Dr. McFetridge-Durdle said in a press release from Florida State University. “My colleagues in the academy are exceptional nursing leaders from around the world, and I am excited by the opportunity to work with them. Together, we will strive to make a difference by advancing health policy and nursing practice.”

Research contributions

Dr. McFetridge-Durdle’s research findings have helped improve understanding of cardiovascular health in women and contributed evidence to inform practical nursing interventions. Her work has investigated how gender, race and age affect the body’s vascular response to stress, and the role that estrogen plays in ameliorating the body’s response.

The accomplished researcher has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Health Canada.

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