Ranked in the top 4% in the nation
The School of Nursing ranked at No. 23 on the U.S. News and World Report undergraduate nursing programs list for 2022, putting the school in the top 4% of 694 ranked programs.
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Research to understand and better treat MS
Ph.D. student Stephanie Buxhoeveden became one of just four nurse practitioners nationwide to earn a grant this year from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, which will help fund her research to understand and better treat multiple sclerosis.
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A streamlined, more affordable pathway to a DNP
A new offering at VCU will provide students who have earned a bachelor’s in nursing a streamlined, more affordable way to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, the highest clinical nursing degree. Application opens Sept. 1 for enrollment in our B.S. to DNP program for fall 2022.
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Resolve during uncertainty - Celebrating our newest graduates
The School of Nursing recognized 201 new graduates at the Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremony held May 14 at the Siegel Center. This was the first in-person graduation since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New scholarships for master's students
Nicolas Santalucia is following his dream to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with support from a new Helene Fuld Health Trust grant aimed at providing scholarships for nursing master’s students.
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Volunteering to give COVID-19 vaccine shots
Nursing students are among the hundreds of VCU students who are answering the call for volunteers to administer COVID-19 vaccine shots. Pictured is nursing student Jennifer Bucknam vaccinating a community member.
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Nurturing future nurse leaders and scientists
Eleven stellar students were selected for this year's cohort of the Undergraduate Fellows Program, a highly competitive program that offers a developmental learning experience and full in-state tuition assistance.
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Former combat medic prepares to graduate and become a nurse
Sgt. Henneh Adjei is preparing to graduate with an Accelerated B.S. in Nursing in December and hopes to work in a U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs hospital to help his fellow veterans.
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Social distancing and safety measures for our return to campus
Dean Jean Giddens shares a message on the school's preparations to ensure a safe environment for students' return to campus. Learn how social distancing and safety measures have been implemented in classrooms, clinical spaces and more.
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Enhanced master's curriculum reduces number of credit hours
VCU School of Nursing's master's program received approval for a reduction in the number of credit hours for each of its four concentrations, as well as a name change for one concentration, to make it more streamlined and efficient. Changes are effective fall 2020.
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