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VCU-led research consortium identifies distinct long COVID symptoms in children and teens

Oct. 22, 2024

As part of a nationwide study, VCU School of Nursing researchers make a significant advancement in understanding the long-term effects of COVID-19 in pediatric patients.

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VCU group joins Rally for Medical Research to promote federal funding

Oct. 21, 2024

Health sciences researchers and faculty headed to Washington to urge congressional staff to prioritize NIH support.

lisa brown

School of Nursing researcher Lisa Brown selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

Oct. 17, 2024

Her influential work related to mother-infant feeding continues to enhance maternal and neonatal health.

leaders from the VCU schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and the College of Health Professions

School celebrates excellence in diversity recognition

Oct. 4, 2024

The VCU School of Nursing has been recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, highlighting its commitment to fostering an inclusive healthcare environment.

mark tanner

VCU School of Nursing names associate dean of academic affairs

Oct. 2, 2024

Since joining the school in 2021, Tanner has become a driving force in shaping innovative academic programs through curriculum redesign.

Patty Slattum, Ph.D., Leland “Bert” Waters, Ph.D., Kimberly Davis, M.S., Sarah Marrs, Ph.D.

Virginia Geriatric Education Center awarded $5M grant to improve care of older adults

Oct. 1, 2024

The five-year federal grant is part of an effort to advance geriatrics care in health systems across the country.

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VCU undergraduate nursing program ranked among top 6% nationwide

Sept. 24, 2024

The new U.S. News & World Report annual rankings place VCU's School of Nursing undergraduate program at No. 39 and the university at No. 69 among the nation’s top public universities.

meredith deegan

Simulation and student success: Q&A with director of the Clinical Learning Center

Sept. 19, 2024

As director of the school’s simulation program, Meredith Deegan, M.S.N., RN, CNL, is shaping the way nursing students learn through innovative simulated experiences.

josselyn valenzuela

How I found my research: Josselyn Valenzuela helps pregnant mothers navigate depression

Sept. 23, 2024

Valenzuela, a VCU alum and master’s student in the School of Social Work, has worked on the Mindful Moms Study since last year.

debra shockey

Leading with vision and experience, Debra Shockey, D.N.P. takes on a new role at the School of Nursing

Sept. 10, 2024

With a background of compassionate care and academic leadership, Debra Shockey, D.N.P., is ready to shape the future of nursing education and guide the next generation of healthcare leaders as the school's new director of graduate practice programs.