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Dana Burns appointed director of faculty practice initiatives

June 25, 2025

A dedicated clinician, educator, and researcher, Burns will lead the School of Nursing community and academic-practice partnerships in her new role.

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Lathika Mohanraj, Ph.D., appointed co-director of Biobehavioral Research Lab

June 25, 2025

With a background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and nursing, Mohanraj brings expertise in laboratory research and patient care to her new role in the Biobehavioral Research Lab in the VCU School of Nursing.

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New study reveals unique long COVID symptoms for young children – what parents need to know

June 23, 2025

VCU researchers help develop resources to help families and health care providers spot subtle signs of long COVID in infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children.

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Nursing students use art to explore psychiatric-mental health topics in innovative final project

June 17, 2025

As part of a final class project, VCU nursing students made art to explore complex mental health topics, turning classroom concepts into powerful visuals rooted in empathy and clinical understanding.

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Clinician and educator featured on APAPP podcast to discuss evolutions and updates in asthma care and treatment strategies

June 10, 2025

Stephanie Bork, M.S.N., APRN, FNP-BC, was recently featured on the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers podcast to discuss her work advancing asthma care through education, equity and innovation.

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Unlocking the puzzle of persistent symptoms of long COVID and POTS in children

May 27, 2025

VCU researchers investigating the causes of persistent symptoms in two perplexing post-viral conditions in pediatric populations to improve future treatments.

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Class of 2025: Jada Hargrove went viral for holding something more precious than her diploma

May 23, 2025

The VCU School of Nursing graduate – and her infant son – became stars on social media after commencement.

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By the numbers

May 12, 2025

VCU School of Nursing is proud of the impact it makes on the profession. Here’s a closer look at some numbers that tell that story.

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Next-gen nursing education: smarter tools, stronger skills

May 11, 2025

Confidence, clinical judgment, practice readiness. Learn how VCU’s curriculum overhaul is helping students with the help of smart tech and hands-on innovation.

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Nursing scholarship’s price is invaluable

May 10, 2025

For Judith Price, RN, the benefit of an education always outweighed the cost.