The future of nursing is being written every day, and many of those stories begin at the Rutgers School of Nursing. Our summer magazine highlights the groundbreaking research, inspiring alumni, dedicated faculty, and exceptional students who are improving healthcare and making an impact in New Jersey and beyond. View the flipbook or jump to the individual articles below.
Rutgers Nursing Magazine 2026
Featured Articles
Letter From the Dean: A Vision for the School and the Future of Nursing
This is a crucial time for nurses in New Jersey, which ranks fourth among states expected to suffer nursing shortages by 2036, as fewer providers care for an aging population. The School of Nursing has tripled undergraduate enrollment over the last five years to address this scarcity. Yet, we still had to turn away more than 10,000 applicants for Rutgers’ baccalaureate nursing program in 2025.
A Nurse Scientist Leading What’s Next in Nursing
Curiosity and creativity are hallmarks of Angela Starkweather, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, dean, chief academic officer, and professor at Rutgers School of Nursing. She applies a disciplined, question-driven approach to her work. She listens deeply and asks, “Why?” and “How can we improve?”
The Great Matchmaker: How Leorey Saligan is building connections to advance nursing science at Rutgers
Leorey Saligan, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, believes that alone we are smart—but together we are brilliant. Guided by that credo, he is uniting researchers, ideas, and resources as professor and inaugural vice dean of research at Rutgers School of Nursing.
