“We Are ENHP” Scholarship Showcase Spotlights the Stories Behind the Science

Speaking to students of the University of Hartford's College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professions, Juthani recounted a meeting she and other researchers had with Governor Ned Lamont, urging him to shut down indoor dining which had reopened in late 2020.

"I realized that data and talking about how packed the ICU was, was not really impacting anybody," Juthani said. "But I reflected on patient stories that I had, I reflected on the older woman who I met, who was my patient, who had a heart transplant, who never left her home, but whose son was out at a restaurant or a bar and had come back and given her COVID. I tried to bridge that divide between academia and data and clinical practice to something that was relatable to everybody."

Juthani was the keynote speaker at the "We Are ENHP" Scholarship Showcase, a celebration of the research, creativity, and dedication of ENHP students and faculty.

"Today is a showcase of innovation," said Brian Swanson, ENHP's interim dean. "It highlights ENHP student and faculty research and the power of interdisciplinary learning across education, nursing, and health professions. It shows how the college brings disciplines together to prepare students to make a real-world impact."