Black History Month events recap
The School of Nursing and College of Health Professions offered several lectures and events in recognition of Black contributions to health and healthcare during Black History Month. From a closer look at Black leadership in today’s health care settings, to professional organizations reckoning with a complicated past, to acknowledging the remarkable accomplishments of a history-making […]
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 […]
VCU faculty leader begins term on national diversity and inclusivity committee
Stephan Davis joins the American Academy of Nursing Diversity & Inclusivity Committee for two-year term. Stephan Davis, DNP, interim associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and the College of Health Professions, recently began a two-year term on the American Academy of Nursing Diversity & Inclusivity Committee. […]
Simple Disruptive Technologies and Health Equity Innovation
The School of Nursing lecture series continues with February 17 lecture by Wendy Henderson, Ph.D., MSN, CRNP, FAAN February 17, 12pmYounger Auditorium Henderson’s research is focused on developing innovations to improve outcomes in patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal and liver disorders. As a principal investigator and collaborator on multiple studies, she has focused her […]
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 […]
Two VCU health science schools celebrate Black History Month with series of programs
The School of Nursing and College of Health Professions will offer several lectures and events in recognition of Black contributions to health and healthcare The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions and School of Nursing are pleased to announce and support events in honor of Black History Month, joining the university community in celebrating […]
A decade of compassionate, community care
Now in its tenth year, the Richmond Health and Wellness Program brings care coordination to the doorstep of vulnerable communities in central Virginia. University-sponsored health clinics are common across the country. But over the past decade, the Richmond Health and Wellness Program (RHWP), spearheaded by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, has earned a national reputation […]
VCU School of Nursing ranked No. 11 for Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs Nursing Administration/Leadership and No. 21 for Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs overall
The VCU School of Nursing NLOS program is ranked No. 1 in Virginia. Announced today, the magazine’s annual list of “Best Online Programs,” ranked the VCU School of Nursing as No. 11 for Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs Nursing Administration/Leadership and No. 21 for Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs overall. For both rankings, VCU is […]
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 […]
