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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.

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Class of 2025: Advanced nursing degree gives Brooke Gore a chance to truly graduate

May 9, 2025

She missed the traditional walk in previous ceremonies, but she takes a big professional step forward through VCU’s clinically focused doctoral program.

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VCU collaboration shapes the future of nursing with innovative residency program

May 8, 2025

A look inside the partnership between VCU School of Nursing and VCU Health and how it’s shaping the future of nursing through the Nurse Residency Program.

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A question changed everything, bringing nursing alumna to VCU

May 7, 2025

Nursing alumna Marianne Krop (B.S. '65, M.S. '79) didn’t plan to become a nurse. A chance question during her sister’s nursing school interview changed everything.

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Class of 2025: The spirit of brotherhood propelled Jagpal Chahal to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner

May 6, 2025

The VCU School of Nursing’s strong program lured the Canada native to Richmond to pursue his master’s degree.

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Patricia Kinser is named VCU School of Nursing dean

May 1, 2025

Kinser – a nurse scientist, clinician and alum of the school – has served as interim dean since April 2024.

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School honors four distinguished alumni for excellence across the profession

April 21, 2025

Honoring excellence in nursing, VCU School of Nursing recognizes four alumni who are changing health care from the bedside to the boardroom.

A nurse checks a colleague’s blood pressure as part of the VCU School of Nursing Mobile Health and Wellness Program.

Mobile Health and Wellness Program expands to South Hill

April 17, 2025

VCU Health along with VCU School of Nursing strive to eliminate barriers to care in rural communities.