Student Story: From the Alaskan Frontier to a Central Virginia Emergency Room
Brian Napier, class of 2023, talks about what his experience means for his second career in nursing As an undergraduate Environmental Studies major at the University of Tennessee, Brian Napier, VCU School of Nursing class of 2023, was approached by a National Parks Recruiter who offered him a seasonal position at Denali National Park an […]
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 […]
Vesting ceremony
On April 24, the school hosted a celebration for students and their families marking their vesting. It was all smiles for 130 students and over 250 who attended virtually to see their loved one don the VCU School of Nursing vest, a milestone in their education. What do you think? They look good don’t they?
VCU School of Nursing receives gift from Sentara Healthcare to fund student scholarships
A $250,000 gift will provide tuition support for nursing students The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing received a $250,000 gift made by Sentara Healthcare that will fund tuition and emergency support for currently enrolled in-state students. The gift, made as a part of the Sentara Scholars program, is intended to incentivize participation in nursing […]
Student story: Explore more
What draws students to a nursing education? Grace Nowadly, class of 2023, says it’s that the possibilities are endless For many newcomers to the VCU School of Nursing, the website might be the first glimpse of what a nursing education can offer.“ Even just a quick scan of the faculty interests page shows that the research […]
Student story: All heart
Jasmin Blanco-Vargas, class of 2024, on showing empathy, health equity and showing up for her patients and community As Jasmin Blanco-Vargas, undergraduate nursing student, class of 2024, points out, nurses are on the frontlines of providing quality health care to all types of patients. “Nurses witness firsthand how unfortunate circumstances can lead to detrimental habits […]
Student story: Changing course(s)
Matt Seibert, class of 2024, eyes a new nursing career The VCU School of Nursing supports students of all walks of life, including those making a career switch like Matt Seibert, class of 2024. Having served as a volunteer emergency medical provider since 1994, Seibert decided the right fit for his skillset and career goals […]
Class of 2022: Nursing student Stacy Stutzman refused to let cancer get in the way of her dreams
Receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degrees has been in the making for more than 30 years. Now, Stutzman wants to help the next generation of nurses reach their academic goals. In 1990, Stacy Stutzman began her academic journey at Virginia Commonwealth University with the goal of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in teaching. However, her life changed when […]
Class of 2022: With new master’s degree, Terrica Lacey looks to make an impact in health care leadership
Lacey, who has been a nurse for more than two decades, has seemed destined for the field since she was a child. Terrica Lacey always knew that she wanted to be a nurse. Her grandmother was in her 40s when she gave birth to Lacey’s mother. As a result, her grandmother was older when Lacey […]
VCU School of Nursing expands faster path to bachelor’s to Reynolds Community College nursing students
Starting this year, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing will offer an accelerated course of study to registered nursing students earning their associate degree at Reynolds Community College, the fourth community college VCU has partnered with allowing for students’ co-enrollment since 2019. “Now more than ever, the role of nurses is vital to our society. Offering students […]