VCU’s online nursing master’s program ranked No. 1 in Virginia and No. 45 in the nation
VCU School of Nursing is ranked the No. 1 online nursing master’s program in Virginia and is ranked in the top 50 online nursing master’s programs nationwide according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings. The school moved up from No. 3 last year to its current ranking of No. 1 in Virginia and […]
School of Nursing invites prospective students to Spring 2020 Open House
Are you thinking of becoming a nurse or advancing your nursing knowledge? Mark your calendar to attend VCU School of Nursing’s Spring 2020 Open House set for Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn about our academic programs, meet faculty, staff and current students, and take a tour of our state-of-the-art facility. Secure […]
VCU School of Nursing hosts Minorities in Nursing panel
VCU School of Nursing hosted a panel discussion yesterday on “Minorities in Nursing” for students in NURS 496 and others who were interested in hearing minority nurses share their experiences working in the field. Genevieve Beaird, Ph.D., RNC-OB, CNE, clinical assistant professor, facilitated the panel as part of a series of optional panel talks on […]
Experts from different fields to confront health care challenges as Langston Center Affiliate Scholars
By Mary Kate Brogan University Public Affairs Virginia Commonwealth University is bringing together a team of innovation, quality and safety experts for a new program to address challenges in improving health care. The Langston Center for Innovation in Quality and Safety’s Affiliate Scholars Program will induct its inaugural class of 18 members on Tuesday, Oct. 15. […]
VCU School of Nursing faculty and students conduct back to school physical exams
VCU School of Nursing faculty and students, along with two senior undergraduate Pioneer students, recently worked with the Richmond City Health District’s Back to School Day. The team provided 138 school entrance physical exams to Richmond area children so that they would be able to start school on time. RCHD staff provided required immunizations. Faculty […]
Attention prospective students – join us at our Fall 2019 Open House
Are you thinking of becoming a nurse or advancing your nursing knowledge? Mark your calendar to attend VCU School of Nursing’s Fall 2019 Open House set for Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-7 p.m.. Learn about our academic programs, meet faculty, staff and current students, and take a tour of our state-of-the-art facility. Register here.
VCU School of Nursing Ph.D. students succeed on final dissertation defenses
Congratulations to VCU School of Nursing Ph.D. students Amber Paulus, RN, CPHQ, and Emily Cochran, RN(B.S.’12/N), on their successful final dissertation defenses. Paulus’ dissertation is titled “Factors Associated with Hospital Readmissions Among United States Dialysis Facilities” and Cochran’s dissertation is titled “Hospital Characteristics Associated with Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program Payment Penalties Across Program Years.” […]
Jo Robins receives funding for course redesign
Jo Robins, Ph.D., RN, ANP-BC, CHTP, AHN-C, an associate professor at the VCU School of Nursing, is leading a multi-disciplinary team receiving funding to redesign NURS 371: Evidence-Based Practice through the VCU Course Redesign Program, sponsored by the Office of the Provost. This new campus-wide initiative focuses on the redesign of large-enrollment, multi-section undergraduate courses using […]
Lana Sargent selected for the 2019 Butler-Williams Scholars Program
Lana Sargent, Ph.D., RN, FNP-C, GNP-BC, assistant professor at the VCU School of Nursing, was selected to represent the Intramural Research Program at the National Institutes of Health as a participant in the 2019 Butler-Williams Scholars Program. The program provides qualified health disparities researchers the opportunity to further their research through lectures, seminars and small group […]
VCU’s DNP program moves up in the top 50 rankings
VCU School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program continues to be ranked among the nation’s best graduate programs. The program has moved up to No. 44 in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. Read more. We’re still accepting applications for fall 2019 enrollment. Apply today!