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Student spotlight: Taiga Sherman trades the Last Frontier for a new frontier

July 15, 2024

A pre-licensure student is following in the footsteps of her family's nursing legacy while embracing a new life far from home.

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Celina Cortado, member of the Class of 2026, on passion, perseverance and community

July 8, 2024

From navigating challenging coursework to finding support in the Filipino Americans Coming Together (FACT) Club, one nursing student shares her insights on what drives her to succeed.

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VCU School of Nursing unveils new strategic plan

July 3, 2024

The school’s new plan, “Charting Futures: A strategic plan for nursing education,” will guide the work of the school through 2029.

Shirley and Steve Garrett

The enduring inspiration of education

June 26, 2024

Two new scholarships honor one family's commitment to healthcare providers

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Asthma clinic innovates with video-based education to improve patient outcomes

June 18, 2024

A team of interdisciplinary researchers at the VCU Health Asthma Clinic tackles high asthma rates in Richmond with a new patient education tool.

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A century ago, 10 women made history at MCV’s segregated school for Black nursing students

June 17, 2024

The inaugural graduates from the St. Philip Hospital School of Nursing were trailblazers in health care.

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Associate dean selected for inaugural class of fellows of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing

June 11, 2024

Stephan Davis, D.N.P., earns professional society fellowship with new academy

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New study tackles chronic kidney disease in the East End community

May 23, 2024

Affiliate nurse researcher is conducting a community-based kidney disease study

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Nursing researchers identify ways to help yourself and others feeling alone

May 21, 2024

A 2023 advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General reveals how loneliness can be connected to several serious medical conditions

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Wellness resource for new mothers featured on With Good Reason podcast

May 20, 2024

Nursing researchers discuss perinatal mental health on national podcast