Stephanie Ferguson Helps Address Worldwide Health Care Challenges Through Global Nursing Leadership Institute
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) recently launched the Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI)’s Colloquium at the ICN’s 25th Quadrennial Congress. Stephanie Ferguson, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, director of the VCU School of Nursing’s Community Nursing Organization, facilitates the GNLI and serves as director of the ICN Leadership for ChangeTM program. GNLI is an advanced leadership program for nurses and/or […]
Nursing Students Organize Healthy Living Activities at Boys and Girls Club Festival
VCU Nursing students organized healthy living symposiums and a vendor’s fair as part of the “Hoops for Health and Healthy Living Festival” held at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club last Saturday. Students in Community Health Nursing 416 taught by Melissa Gomes, Ph.D., RN, assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Health […]
Students Present Service Learning Posters
NURS 416 Community Health student poster presentations were held on April 23 in the Student Lounge. The poster session represents the culmination of the students’ Service-Learning Projects and serves as their final clinical experience for the course. Student projects and corresponding faculty members included: birth companions for pregnant teens (Sue Lindner), planning and hosting the […]
Patricia Kinser, Candace Burton and Victoria Menzies Present at Women’s Health Research Day, Menzies Wins Poster Award
Patricia Kinser, Ph.D., RN, WHNP-BC, Candace Burton, Ph.D., RN, FNE, both assistant professors in the Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, and Victoria Menzies, Ph.D., RN, PMHCNS-BC, assistant professor in the Department of Adult Health and Nursing Systems, presented posters at VCU’s 9th Annual Women’s Health Research Day. Dr. Menzies won the Building Interdisciplinary […]
VCU Nursing Joins Hillside Resource Center for Ribbon Cutting
The VCU School of Nursing joined the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Richmond City Health District for the opening of the Hillside Resource Center on April 9. The center, located at 1615 Glenfield Avenue, is the first resource center on the city’s south side. The center is available for the underserved community to receive […]
VCU Nursing, Dentistry Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Health Center
The VCU Schools of Nursing and Dentistry held a ribbon cutting on March 27 to mark the opening of VCU Neighborhood Partners Practice, a new health center launched in partnership with Virginia Premier Health Plan Inc. to improve dental and physical health outcomes among underserved populations. Nancy F. Langston, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, ANEF, dean of the […]
VCU Schools of Nursing and Dentistry Establish Integrated Health Center to Offer Preventive Care
The VCU Schools of Nursing and Dentistry have partnered with Virginia Premier Health Plan, Inc. to establish an innovative model of health care that is expected to enhance dental and physical health outcomes among vulnerable populations. In a pilot program that integrates dental and physical health services, the schools have established a nurse practitioner-managed health […]
NSWB Fundraiser at Baker’s Crust
Nursing Students Without Borders (NSWB) is holding its Annual Eat-Out Fundraiser Event at Baker’s Crust in Carytown on March 27 from 4:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. If you eat at Baker’s Crust on this date, be sure to mention NSWB so that 15% of your meal (food only) will be donated to NSWB.
Nancy Jallo, VCU Interdisciplinary Team Selected for Grand Challenges Exploration Grant
Nancy Jallo, Ph.D., RNC, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNS, assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, is part of a VCU interdisciplinary team that is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The interdisciplinary team from VCU includes medical experts in HIV and community health […]
VCU Nursing Students Participate in Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps Clinic in Wise, Virginia
Students from the Accelerated Class of Nursing, December 2012 recently traveled to the Wise County fairgrounds to join thousands of volunteers who participated in the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps Clinic. The RAM Volunteer Corps is a non-profit, volunteer group dedicated to providing free health care, dental care, veterinary services, and technical/educational assistance to people […]