Dr. Deirdre Thornlow

Associate Professor

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Biography

Deirdre K. Thornlow is an Associate Clinical Professor at Duke University’s School of Nursing, bringing over 30 years of experience in healthcare. She has held various leadership roles, including Director of Quality Operations at George Washington University Hospital and Gerontology Project Director at the American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Her scholarship primarily focuses on quality improvement and patient safety in acute care settings, utilizing her expertise to enhance clinical practices and health outcomes. Dr. Thornlow has contributed significantly to the field through her research and publications, addressing critical topics such as opioid withdrawal screening and immunologic reactions in patients with Hansen’s disease. She is dedicated to advancing nursing education and practice.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)