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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
School of Nursing Staff Assembly volunteers at the Church Hill House
Several members of VCU School of Nursing’s Staff Assembly recently volunteered during a luncheon for residents at the Church Hill House, one of the school’s Richmond Health and Wellness program partners. Volunteers included Demmie Pennix, human resources administrator; LaToya Blizzard, faculty affairs coordinator; Delores Armstrong, finance and human resources director; Erica Edler, clinical placement coordinator; […]
Reunion Weekend Alumni Awards Ceremony
The first weekend of April brought a lot of excitement to the School of Nursing as we celebrated alumni from class years ending in ‘9 and ‘4, along with our St. Philip alumnae and grand alumni. Reunion attendees were invited back on campus for a weekend of activities including a lunch and tour at the MCV […]
Join us for Reunion Weekend April 5-7
Richmond Historic Trolley Tour, MCV Campus Block Party, Entrepreneurship in Health Care Forum… these are just a few of the great events planned for Reunion Weekend April 5-7 to reconnect alumni with VCU School of Nursing and with each other. If your graduation year ends in ‘9 or ‘4, make sure you check out the […]
VCU nursing students attend postpartum facilitator training
Several VCU School of Nursing students recently attended the Postpartum Support Virginia facilitator training in Woodbridge, Virginia. Postpartum Support Virginia is a program that supports new and expectant mothers and their families in overcoming anxiety and depression. During Fall 2018, the students provided childcare at CHoR during meetings attended by the mothers. Through VCU Health System’s “Getting Better Together” program, […]
VCU Alumni embarks on its first international tour
The VCU Alumni office has embarked on its first tour, ELEVATE (Expanding Leadership, Enrichment and Volunteerism for Alumni Through Engagement)! The 23-city international tour brings new opportunities and programming to elevate the alumni experience. Alumni in each tour stop can select from a schedule packed with cultural excursions, family-friendly outings, industry networking sessions and memorable social events. You won’t want […]
Join us at our spring 2019 open house for academic programs
Are you thinking of becoming a nurse or advancing your nursing knowledge? Mark your calendar to attend the VCU School of Nursing Spring 2019 Open House on Tuesday, February 12 at 5 p.m. Meet the admissions team, program directors and current students while learning about our academic programs. Register here! https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSewfC1oVJF56NLDvC…/viewform
VCU School of Nursing recognizes 141 new graduates
VCU School of Nursing recognized 141 new graduates at the Fall 2018 Recognition Ceremony held Dec. 7 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. A highlight of the event was a candle lighting ceremony in honor of the school’s 125th anniversary. Another highlight was the presentation of a $1,049 check from the Accelerated B.S. Class of 2018. […]