It’s #VCUGivingDay
Wednesday, May 3, is VCU Giving Day, one special day to give back and make a difference for current and future students at the School of Nursing. Learn more about the campaign and how to give below. Student Success Fund The student success fund at the VCU School of Nursing provides resources, support and new […]
A decade of compassionate, community care
Now in its tenth year, the Richmond Health and Wellness Program brings care coordination to the doorstep of vulnerable communities in central Virginia. University-sponsored health clinics are common across the country. But over the past decade, the Richmond Health and Wellness Program (RHWP), spearheaded by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, has earned a national reputation […]
MCV Foundation recognizes alums for leadership and impact
Two outstanding VCU School of Nursing alums were among honorees recognized recently for their leadership and impact during the MCV Foundation’s annual awards dinner. Pam Parsons, Ph.D., FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN, (top photo, center), associate dean of practice and community engagement at the VCU School of Nursing, was recognized with the W. Robert Irby, M.D., Award, […]
Richmond Health and Wellness Program works to address secondary impacts of pandemic on health outcomes
Social isolation can be dangerous. And this year, it has been the shared experience of people across the country as states issued stay-at-home orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Here in Richmond, a group of researchers has been partnering with low-income older adults with the goal of understanding how to build a better healthcare […]
Pam Parsons inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Pam Parsons, Ph.D., GNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN, associate professor and associate dean of practice and community engagement at the VCU School of Nursing, is among 230 highly distinguished nurse leaders nationwide inducted as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing. The inductees were recognized for their significant contributions to health and health care at the Academy’s […]
Pam Parsons discusses social isolation among the elderly on With Good Reason
Pam Parsons, Ph.D., GNP-BC, FNAP, associate dean for practice and community engagement and the Judith B. Collins and Joseph M. Teefey Distinguished Professor at the VCU School of Nursing, discussed her work to reduce social isolation among the elderly in the Richmond Health and Wellness Program during an interview that aired on With Good Reason Aug. 22-28. […]
Pam Parsons selected as an American Academy of Nursing Fellow
A VCU School of Nursing faculty member will receive one of the most prestigious honors in nursing this fall when she is inducted into the American Academy of Nursing. Pam Parsons, Ph.D., GNP-BC, FNAP, associate professor and associate dean of practice and community engagement, is among 230 highly distinguished nurse leaders nationwide selected to join […]
VCU School of Nursing students complete international service trip to aid Guatemalan villagers
Twenty members of Nursing Students Without Borders at VCU and two VCU School of Nursing faculty members traveled on a community service trip earlier this month to provide health outreach to villagers in the Highlands Region of Guatemala. Led by Leigh Ann Breckenridge, DNP, FNP- BC, MSN, RN, clinical assistant professor, and Michelle Legg, M.S.N., […]
School of Nursing hosts successful blood drive and bone marrow registration
VCU School of Nursing’s Council for Community Collaborations hosted a Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry event this week as part of our community outreach efforts. Thank you to all of the faculty, staff, students and volunteers who supported this event, as well as event partners the American Red Cross and Be The Match! Forty-four […]
Red Cross blood drive and Be the Match Registry on Sept. 10
VCU School of Nursing’s Council for Community Collaborations is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 10, noon to 5 p.m., in Room 2001B at the school, located at 1100 E. Leigh Street in Richmond. Be the Match – Bone Marrow Transplant Registry information will also be available! Please consider signing up to […]