Kristie Coleman, PhD student, Rush University College of Nursing, has been selected as a Jonas Scholar for the program’s 2026-28 cohort. The Jonas Scholar program aims to improve health care by expanding the pool of PhD and DNP-prepared nurses needed to educate the next generation of nurse leaders.
“I am honored to be selected as a Jonas Scholar and grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program,” says Coleman. “I look forward to learning from the mentorship and experiences provided through the Jonas Scholars program as I continue to develop as a nurse leader and researcher.”
Coleman’s research focuses on sex differences in the management of atrial fibrillation under the supervision of Barbara Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate dean for Research and professor, Department of Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing.
Coleman will join a select group of 80 of the nation’s most promising doctoral nursing students chosen for their passion for teaching, academic excellence and research. As a Jonas Scholar, Coleman will receive financial support, mentorship and a curriculum tailored to providing students with the learning experiences they need to successfully transition into a faculty role.
"We are incredibly proud of Kristie Coleman’s selection as a Jonas Scholar,” says Swanson. “This prestigious recognition reflects her dedication to advancing nursing science, her commitment to academic excellence and her potential to become a future leader in nursing education and research.”
Coleman joins a cohort that includes a multitude of research interests focused on some of the country’s most pressing challenges, including pediatrics, mental health and veterans’ health.
Jonas Nursing is a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
“I am thankful to Jonas Nursing, AACN, Rush University, and my mentors for their support and guidance,” says Coleman