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School of Nursing dean and student receive Virginia Nurses Foundation awards

Jean Giddens, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, dean of the VCU School of Nursing, received the 2016 Leadership Excellence Award in the Nursing School Dean category at the Virginia Nurses Foundation annual gala on Saturday. The award recognizes nurse leaders serving in an educational administrative capacity that demonstrate advocacy, vision and collaboration to improve patient care and […]

Endowed Professors Recognized During Investiture Ceremony

Three VCU School of Nursing faculty members were awarded the VCU Medallion for Endowed Faculty Honors at an investiture ceremony on Nov. 9. The ceremony was held during the annual Cabaniss Society Reception/Dinner at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Endowed professors who were recognized include Mary Jo Grap, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, Nursing Alumni Endowed […]

VCU School of Nursing Dean Receives VNA’s Highest Honor

Nancy Langston, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, dean of the VCU School of Nursing, was presented with the Virginia Nurses Association’s highest honor for nursing excellence, the Nancy Vance Award, on Sept. 24 during the VNA annual meeting at the Jefferson Hotel. Created in 1948, the award is meant to inspire nurses to the same selfless service […]