Nurses Week

Leading change. Advancing science. Impacting lives. Nurses make the difference.

In celebration of Nurses Week, the VCU School of Nursing proudly honors the extraordinary impact of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. They are leaders of change, drivers of scientific advancement, and champions of compassionate care.
Their dedication strengthens communities, shapes the future of health care, and inspires others.

This Nurses Week, we invite you to join us in recognizing the power of nursing — to lead, to innovate, and to make a lasting difference.

jag chahal sitting at a desk with one hand on his laptop while smiling

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.

a smiling nurse headshot and full body shot in a full nursing uniform - text in the image describes her as Marianne Elizabeth Krop of Arlington, Virginia at Rutgers University, who served as class president, among other committees and councils

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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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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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.

judith price

Nursing scholarship’s price is invaluable

May 10, 2025

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

a v.c.u. nursing student works on a laptop in the school's lounge

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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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.