VCU School of Nursing names Suzanne Ameringer the Florence E. Elliott Professor
Suzanne Ameringer, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, a professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, has been named the Florence E. Elliott Professor. The professorship is named after its benefactor, who served as a nursing arts instructor at the St. Philip School of Nursing from 1940 to 1943. St. Philip was a nursing school for […]
Message from the Dean – Reflecting on social justice reform
June 18, 2020 Dear School of Nursing Community, As an introvert, I spend a great deal of time deep in thought. I think about and reflect on many things…my family, work, our work family, our students, and current events to name a few. Thinking and reflecting is my way of processing information, experiences, and emotions […]
Moments of Pride: Andrew Harris (B.S.’16/N)
In another Moments of Pride post celebrating our nursing alumni, VCU School of Nursing is sharing perspective from Andrew Harris (B.S.‘16/N), a clinical nurse III in the General Rehabilitation department at VCU Health. Q. What do you enjoy most about being a nurse? A. My favorite part of being a nurse is getting to know […]
Moments of Pride: Robyn Bartholomew (B.S.‘10/N)
We’re thrilled to share another VCU School of Nursing alumna’s experience working as a nurse in our Moments of Pride series. Meet Robyn Bartholomew (B.S.‘10/N), RN, who works as a perioperative nurse on the orthopedic surgery team at VCU Health. Q. What do you enjoy most about being a nurse? A. Besides being the trustworthy […]
Moments of Pride: Nicole Downey (B.S.’19/N)
In continuing our Moments of Pride series and celebrating nurses all month, here’s another alumna sharing why she loves being a nurse and how her education prepared her for her role, especially in light of the current unprecedented health care challenges. Meet Nicole Downey (B.S.’19/N), a registered nurse on an inpatient unit at VCU Health, […]
Moments of Pride: Kathy Baker (M.S.’94/N; Ph.D.’11/N)
In continuing our Moments of Pride series and our celebration of Nurses Week, the VCU School of Nursing is proud to highlight another alumna sharing why she loves nursing, how her education has prepared her for the current pandemic and more. Meet Kathy Baker (M.S.‘94/N; Ph.D.’11/N), associate chief nurse and associate vice president at the […]
Moments of Pride: Peggie Powell (DNP’18/N)
In continuing our Moments of Pride series, the VCU School of Nursing is sharing additional alumni perspective on why they love nursing and more. Meet Peggie Powell (DNP’18/N), FNP-BC, a family nurse practitioner in the Outpatient Pain Management Clinic at VCU Health’s Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, Virginia. Peggie was part of the first […]
Nurses Week 2020: Lee Van Sise, DNP class of 2022
During Nurses Week 2020, VCU School of Nursing has been sharing each day why students love being a part of the most trusted profession on earth. In our final post celebrating this observance, we’re featuring DNP student Lee Van Sise, M.B.A., B.S.N., RN, NEA-BC, interim chief nursing officer at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. Q. What […]
Moments of Pride: Jennifer McAdoo (B.S.‘13/N; M.S.‘18/N)
In continuing our Moments of Pride series, the VCU School of Nursing is sharing additional alumni perspective on why they love nursing and more. Meet Jennifer McAdoo (B.S.‘13/N; M.S.‘18/N), AGPCNP, who works in sleep medicine at Bon Secours, where she assists patients who have sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy. Q. What do you enjoy most […]
Nurses Week 2020: AGPCNP student Luke Balmer
In celebration of Nurses Week 2020, VCU School of Nursing is sharing each day why students love being part of the most trusted profession on earth. Meet Luke Balmer, a master’s degree student, adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner concentration, who works in the Coronary ICU at VCU Health. Q. What do you enjoy most […]