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Nursing scholarship aims to support women’s health

Nov. 18, 2024

The Carola Bruflat Advanced Practice Nursing Scholarship supports graduate nursing students pursuing careers in advanced practice nursing roles or specialties with a preference to students interested in women’s health or in health policy.

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Nurse practitioner students partner with schools and health district to provide essential student health services

Nov. 15, 2024

Earlier this year, dozens of VCU nurse practitioner students helped Richmond families meet back-to-school health requirements while gaining valuable hands-on experience in community healthcare.

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Governor Youngkin signs proclamation honoring Nurse Practitioner Week at VCU School of Nursing

Nov. 12, 2024

Nurse Practitioner Week underscores the vital role of nurse practitioners in advancing health care access and quality for Virginians.

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Army Reserves and VCU School of Nursing are a powerful force for cadet Emily Smith

Nov. 11, 2024

The undergraduate senior envisions deploying on medical support missions, which combine service to country and others.

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Answering the call: How VCU’s health sciences campus is unlike any other

Oct. 30, 2024

Leaders from VCU Health and VCU’s health sciences schools share their perspectives on how a dedication to academic excellence, collaborative innovation and compassionate care impact students, patients and the greater community.

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‘What you’re doing really matters’: VCU and VCU Health staff recognized for their work in the community

Oct. 25, 2024

Honorees included several community health partnerships, including a blood pressure student education program and mobile health and wellness initiative.

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The fridge is open for donations

Oct. 23, 2024

Trio of VCU nursing students support RVA Community Fridges to make a difference in the community – and make an impression on classmates.

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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.

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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.