Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Happy #NegroniWeek to all who celebrate. Cheers. 000
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNJohn Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP @ihpidirector.bsky.social · 21/09/2026In a new paper in @jamanetworkopen.com, colleagues Vineeth Amba of Mt. Sinai, Sumit Agarwal & Renuka Tipirneni of U-M, and I examine the 'roller coaster' of health insurance access, work hours & income that many low- and middle-income American working adults are on: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... 113
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Very special moment to watch Tommy Carr pass for a TD with his family - including Coach Carr - in attendance. #GoBlue 021
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 17/09/2026My seatmate Leo was a good boy, especially after feeding him Cheez-its (with his parent's permission). 000
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 11/09/2026In loving memory of Thomas Fitzpatrick, one of the funniest people I ever met. www.legacy.com/legacy/memor... 001
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 11/09/2026In partnership with colleagues from @d3center.bsky.social, we are pleased to announce our second MAPCI workshop. MAPCI offers training in the design and testing of adaptive interventions for cancer control. Free thx to NCI, but space is limited. Click here to learn more & apply: www.mapci.spacemapci.spaceMAPCI - Comprehensive Methods for Adapting and Personalizing Cancer Control InterventionsMAPCI 2027 will take place April 6–9, 2027, in Ann Arbor. Applications are expected to open August 1, 2026. 000
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNShobita Parthasarathy @shobitap.org · 03/08/2026The deadline for the 1st Michigan Science and Technology Policy fellowship is Monday August 9th. Please circulate widely! 045
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNChristina Jewett @by-cjewett.bsky.social · 30/07/2026All this talk about the early, terrifying days of Covid .. and I couldn't help but look back at a project I worked on at the time. We memorialized the lives of people who ran into the burning building. Time well spent and worth a moment of yours: www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...theguardian.comLost on the frontline: US healthcare workers who died fighting Covid-19More than 3,500 Americans in the healthcare system have died fighting Covid-19. We count them and investigate why 35131
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNSarah Kelly @sarahkelly.bsky.social · 27/07/2026While we’re here, AP Style actually advises against using the word “battling” to describe managing or living with a disease or condition. 1509
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNStacie Dusetzina @dusetzinas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Good reminder of how hard it is to access health insurance for people who are disabled by their conditions but in the waiting period for coverage for SSDI/Medicare. The mortality during the wait period for people with cancer (neoplasms) is nearly 40%. www.healthaffairs.org/doi/epdf/10.... 311357
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Given food insecurity's on the rise w/ SNAP cuts, some tips from a food bank volunteer: 1. Cash is more helpful 2. Check best by dates & write them on top w/a sharpee. 3. Make sure products are intact. Avoid easily-crushed items. 4. Popular: canned fruit, shelf-stable proteins, milk, baby food. 021
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNWeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 22/07/2026This is Rooster. He has his hammock, a giant fan, and no responsibilities. 12/10 living the dream (TT: clousehouse) 214110961306
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Dunkel enjoying a sunbeam in air-conditioned comfort. 030
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#ASCOAdvocacy is calling on OMB to revise & delay a proposed rule that would undermine merit-review research, devastate public scientific conversations, & allow agencies to terminate grants mid-stream. Full statement: bit.ly/4wx30q8 023
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNKara Gavin @karagavin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I've known Dr Tipirneni since she was a clinical scholar, and can honestly say that she is incredibly deserving of this honor and opportunity! She and @chrisfriesern.bsky.social are the only @umich.edu faculty in the last 20 years to be picked for this fellowship - perhaps this will inspire more! 031
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 03/07/2026A freshly shorn Dunkel wishes a restful and reflective Independence Day weekend to all who celebrate. #schnauzer 080
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNWeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 01/07/2026This is Porter. He's had a long day. Needs a pup cup on the rocks. And make it a double. 13/10 (TT: drunkengolden) 1006184770
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Judge Howell has blocked Dept. of Ed’s rule to cap graduate student borrowing. A temporary reprieve for aspiring graduate students. Our data show substantial debt held by current RNs in Michigan (pin). This rule would likely threaten the workforce & access to care. thehill.com/homenews/edu...thehill.comJudge blocks new professional student loan restrictionsA federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Education Department from imposing new loan borrowing limits on graduate and professional students one week before they wer… 130
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNWeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 18/06/2026This is George. He just tried freshly grated pecorino romano for the first time. Will not be accepting anything less from here on out. 14/10 (IG: citygeorge) 15990521004
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 21/05/2026I'm thrilled to announce the promotion of over 300 faculty at the University of Michigan, which was approved by the Board of Regents today. Congratulations to each of you and #GoBlue! record.umich.edu/articles/reg...record.umich.eduRegents approve faculty promotions | The University Record 020
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNInstitute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 21/05/2026ISR researchers are working with the Berlin Philharmonic to understand how high-performing teams work together, not just in music, but across organizations and disciplines. Building on a long-standing partnership, this work offers a fascinating look at how shared purpose shapes performance. 141
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNFired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 10/05/2026This today and always! 💚💚💚 23210
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Run, don't walk to this NPR tiny desk concert #Ragtime [personal post] www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XQt...youtube.comRagtime: Tiny Desk ConcertYouTube video by NPR Music 041
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNChris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 26/01/2026“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” – W. Edwards Deming Among the many challenges facing US nurses, the Dept. of Education has proposed a $100k lifetime cap on grad nursing student loans—major implications for workforce. 🧵1/4 #HealthPolicy doi.org/10.1093/hasc...doi.orgNurses Carry Substantial Student Loans: Health Care Workforce ImplicationsChristopher R Friese, Lara Khadr, Deanna J Marriott, Barbara R Medvec, Marita G Titler; Nurses Carry Substantial Student Loans: Health Care Workforce Impli 122
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNChris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 29/01/2026New reporting on our latest study: capping graduate nursing student loans threatens access and quality of care. #healthpolicy www.michiganpublic.org/health/2026-...michiganpublic.orgProposed caps on loans for nursing students could threaten access to health care, study findsA U of M study found that close to 30% of registered nurses and advanced practice nurses have student loan debt that could influence them to leave the profession. 044
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNChris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 03/02/2026A 'Vicious Cycle': How Nursing Shortage Could Worsen Under Trump Team's Plan #HealthPolicy www.medpagetoday.com/nursing/nurs...medpagetoday.comA 'Vicious Cycle': How Nursing Shortage Could Worsen Under Trump Team's PlanProposed rule may have 'chilling effect' on graduate nurse applicants, hurt overall RN pool 012
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNChris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 17/02/2026"Placing a monetary limit on graduate students' federal student loans would worsen the nation's nursing shortage..." Important context from current students and nursing school leaders in today's @detroitnews.com [personal post] www.detroitnews.com/story/news/e...detroitnews.comFederal loan cap on grad students threatens to worsen nursing shortageThe U.S. nursing shortage would worsen under a plan to cap federal student loans, a move the Department of Education said would drop tuition rates. 001
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNChris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Pleased to share my recent conversation with @umichnews.bsky.social #MichiganMinds podcast: how can we advance professional nursing in 2026 and beyond? news.umich.edu/student-loan...news.umich.eduStudent loan debt: When nurses cannot afford to advanceChristopher Friese, a University of Michigan professor of nursing and of health management and policy, is a national authority on health care quality, nursing work environments and workforce policy. 022
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Time to repost this given today's announcement. #healthpolicysky 011
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 30/04/2026As the Department of Ed's final rule on retains caps on federal graduate loans, I've pinned the link to our original research on my profile. A substantial proportion of nurses carry loan limits over the cap, raising concerns for future advanced practice supply. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...insidehighered.comED Rejects Call to Expand Access to Higher Grad Loan CapsUnder the final rule, the agency is sticking with its plan to categorize 11 degree programs as professional, giving them access to the $200,000 limit. 000
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 24/04/2026All of my students over the past decade can now remove hundreds of marked-up comments I have made on their papers. 031
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Dunkel would like you to join him in a rousing game of fetch. 030
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 16/04/2026As legislation to curtail the use of mandatory overtime for nurses makes it way through the Michigan legislature, a reminder how and why we got here [personal post]. #HealthPolicy 010
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 08/04/2026With all eyes on Indianapolis, another stellar Wolverine team notched a victory right here in Ann Arbor. Congrats to Dr. Chen and his colleagues on winning the STAT Madness competition for their pathbreaking work on AAA & triglycerides. #GoBlue 020
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNKathleen Bachynski @bachynski.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Go Blue, again! “Using three different mouse models, the Michigan team demonstrated that the common type of fat plays a direct role in aneurysm development, and that lowering triglyceride levels with certain drugs can stop them from forming and rupturing. “This study is foundational”statnews.comUniversity of Michigan wins 2026 STAT Madness for new insights into abdominal aortic aneurysmsThe researchers identified a driving force behind the condition, opening up a potential target for new therapies. 0339
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Dunkel is ready. #GoBlue! #DogsofBlueSky 040
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNWeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 02/04/2026This is Colby. He is movin, but more importantly, he is groovin. 13/10 (TT: ty2344583) 17382341107
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Pleased to share my recent conversation with @umichnews.bsky.social #MichiganMinds podcast: how can we advance professional nursing in 2026 and beyond? news.umich.edu/student-loan...news.umich.eduStudent loan debt: When nurses cannot afford to advanceChristopher Friese, a University of Michigan professor of nursing and of health management and policy, is a national authority on health care quality, nursing work environments and workforce policy. 022
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 30/03/2026The Smell of Death, by Edvard Munch, 1895 292506350
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 30/03/2026The Court of Death, by Rembrandt Peale, 1820, 📸 via @ContextFreeCBB 111179211
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNInstitute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 26/03/2026ISR is launching a new phase of statistical consulting modeled on CSCAR @ the University of Michigan, expanding access to data analysis and research support across campus. Led by ISR researchers @bradytwest.bsky.social and @sungheelee.bsky.social, the program supports innovation across disciplines 11311
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 20/03/2026I am of two minds: I appreciate philanthropists recognizing nurses' student loan debt and stepping in. Yet I am still struggling to understand how we got here in the first place and how this could get worse. www.inquirer.com/health/main-...inquirer.comAnother Main Line hospital has received an anonymous $1 million donation to help nurses pay off student loansEvery acute care hospital in the Main Line system has now received a donation to offset student loan costs for its nurses - a total of $4.26 million that sent up to $3,600 to 706 nurses. 000
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNDenis Wirtz @deniswirtz.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Download our database of free database of postdoc fellowships. 276 funding opportunities. For entry, we provide eligibility/requirements, amount, deadline, link, description, etc. Download database here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-... 03828
Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 01/03/2026One more day for public comments: www.regulations.gov/docket/ED-20... Personal postregulations.govRegulations.gov 020
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Suprematism, by Nikolai Suetin, 1920-21, 📸 by @tiltoncreative 6199432257
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNWeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 18/02/2026This local Wolfdog joined an Olympic ski event and triggered the finish-line camera. This is Nazgul. He snuck into a cross-country skiing sprint this morning and raced the homestretch with some competitors before being escorted home. 14/10 someone get him a medal 476235925016
Reposted by Chris Friese, PhD, RNThe Detroit News @detroitnews.com · 17/02/2026The U.S. nursing shortage would worsen under a plan to cap federal student loans, a move the Department of Education said would drop tuition rates.bit.lyFederal loan cap on grad students threatens to worsen nursing shortageThe U.S. nursing shortage would worsen under a plan to cap federal student loans, a move the Department of Education said would drop tuition rates. 012