VCU nursing alumna Cindy Munro talks about the role of nursing research in clinical practice
Cindy Munro, Ph.D., a Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing alumna and dean of the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Miami, has conducted research that has changed nursing practices and reduced life-threatening infections. One of her career “strategy points” is to “always work a big problem, because you can make […]
Thank a Donor Day is Oct. 8
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations will hold Thank a Donor Day on Monday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Patterson Memorial Garden (12th St. and Marshall, across the street from the main Gateway Building entrance). Students, faculty and staff are invited to join us in saying thank you to the university’s donors by […]
School of Nursing hosts luncheon for retired and former faculty
VCU School of Nursing recently hosted a luncheon at The Jefferson Hotel for retired and former faculty members who reside in the Richmond area. Pictured left to right in the group photo are: front row – Janet Younger, Nancy Langston, Besty Bampton, Joan Corder-Mabe, Sue Taylor, Kathy Bobbitt, Ann Steigleder, and Beauty Crummette; back row […]
School of Nursing to host blood donation and bone marrow registry drive Sept. 10
In giving back to the community as part of its 125th anniversary activities, the VCU School of Nursing is hosting a blood donation and bone marrow registry drive on Monday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Lounge. Help us save lives by donating blood and/or signing up for the bone […]
VCU School of Nursing recognizes 136 new graduates for spring 2018
VCU School of Nursing recognized 136 graduates at the Spring 2018 Recognition Ceremony held May 11 at the Siegel Center. Among the graduates was the inaugural cohort of the school’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program. A highlight of the event was a candle lighting ceremony in honor of the school’s 125th anniversary. Another highlight was […]
School of Nursing hosts reunion weekend and kickoff of 125 campaign
VCU School of Nursing classes ending in ‘3 or ‘8, St. Philip and grand alumni returned to campus April 20-22 to celebrate Reunion Weekend with a variety of events, from class-specific dinners to tours of the School of Nursing’s research lab and clinical learning center. The weekend’s activities also included a birthday celebration to mark […]
STTI Gamma Omega Chapter celebrates 40 years
The Gamma Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing recently hosted a wine and cheese reception to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The event was held in the Student Lounge at the School of Nursing. View scenes from the reception below.
VCU School of Nursing recognizes 161 new graduates
VCU School of Nursing recognized 161 graduates at the Fall 2017 Recognition Ceremony held Dec. 8 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. A highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of a $1,714.90 check from the Accelerated B.S. Class of 2017. The funds will go toward scholarships. Another highlight was the presentation of awards to […]
Alumna Kimberly Jarrelle presents on an invention to improve cesarean outcomes
VCU School of Nursing alumna Kimberly Jarrelle, RNC-OB (B.S.’11/N; M.S.’16/N), associate chief nursing officer at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, returned to her alma mater this week to present on an invention designed to improve outcomes for mothers and babies following a cesarean section. Students, faculty, staff and other health care practitioners attended the event, held in Room […]
VCU School of Nursing students participate in HealthHacks competition
Six VCU School of Nursing students in the accelerated class graduating December 2017 participated in VCU’s second annual HealthHacks in early November. Similar in structure to computer-coding focused hackathons, HealthHacks is a design sprint where students work in interdisciplinary teams to develop proposed solutions for unmet medical needs that are presented by medical practitioners. The […]